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SummaryIn the desolate mountains of Colorado, horrors await inside Mount Massive Asylum. An abandoned home for the mentally ill, recently re-opened by the “research and charity” branch of the transnational Murkoff Corporation, has been operating in complete secrecy… until now. Acting on a tip from an inside source, independent journalist Miles Upshur br... Read More
Rated M
Rated Mfor Mature

Developer:Red Barrels

Outlast

Released On: 
Sep 4, 2013
Metascore
Generally Favorable
80
User score
Generally Favorable
8.2
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
80
85% Positive
50 Reviews
15% Mixed
9 Reviews
0% Negative
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Sep 4, 2013
93
GamingTrend
Red Barrels have done a fantastic job combining an intensely disquieting setting, a unique visual look, and an incredibly effective camera gimmick to ensure that nobody escapes Mount Massive without a few nightmares.
Sep 4, 2013
89
GamesBeat
It’s stressful and terrifying in a way that most recent horror games can’t match... I say play it in a brightly lit room surrounded by pictures of kittens. The heart can only take so much.
User score
Generally Favorable
8.2
76% Positive
2199 Ratings
18% Mixed
533 Ratings
6% Negative
163 Ratings
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Jul 18, 2026
10
guizim1223
esse jogo me prendeu por 1 mes inteiro pela historia dele e que jogo assustador
Mar 4, 2026
10
Kovak66_
Uno de los únicos juegos que realmente lo llamo "Survival Horror", su atmósfera y ambientación es increíble, me sigue asustando y es lo que busco en un juego así, que me dé miedo, no sólo eso, sino que tampoco me agarre de la mano poniendo pintura para saber dónde ir. Te pone a prueba para saber hasta donde podes llegar y cuando lo terminas, sentís ese alivio de saber que sobreviviste aunque no sepas cómo y que te premia por saber manejarte en situaciones bajo presión.
Sep 6, 2013
82
3DJuegos
A good horror game, with plenty of chills and a very effective setting.
Sep 18, 2013
80
Games.cz
A little but perfectly accessible, even greatly playable game. It puts forward its hero protagonist and his helplessness, its whimsical hazard, and its great number of properly placed scripts. While playing Outlast you will relive plenty of convulsive experiences, but you will chuckle at the very same time. Gameplay aside, if the game was a bit more creative, it could get a better grade.
Sep 4, 2013
80
Thunderbolt
Lights off and headphones on is a must. Allow yourself to fall deep in Red Barrels’ asylum and the reward is a frightening descent into the bowels of man’s search for greatness. The sound design is exceptional – even more so when considering this is a lower budget production – and the weight of the world is tight.
Sep 6, 2013
75
Gameplanet
Outlast gets the visuals and sound right, has some great mechanics, and will provoke feelings of dread and horror in even the most jaded gamer. It's cat-and-mouse sequences are a repetitive dirge, but elsewhere this is a strong first offering.
Sep 20, 2013
60
Game Revolution
As a budget Steam release, Outlast offers some cheap thrills for fans of the survival horror genre. Unfortunately its underwhelming visuals, combined with Red Barrel Games’ over-reliance on jump-scares ahead of more psychological frights, made my experience with it feel similar to walking through a haunted house: It’s scary, but not in a very clever way.
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Jan 25, 2026
10
Mr_cabeca007
Without a doubt one of the best horror games currently available, I played it screen-streamed with my friend and it's undoubtedly an incredible horror game.
May 24, 2026
7
UnTittoBranco
Well, here we go. Outlast is a horror game that genuinely feels terrifying, one of the few good things to come out of a horror game industry that mostly produces garbage. It was one of the horror games that truly made me feel tense and genuinely scared. Especially with antagonists that are so unique and have personalities of their own. Let’s get into the review: Story: Honestly, it’s not very innovative. A company conducting unethical and immoral experiments on people has basically been a staple of Western literature and media since the post-World War II era. Still, it’s a simple but engaging story, especially because it’s told through notes (which later became a cliché in horror games). Overall, though, it’s a fairly average story. Gameplay: This is where the game truly shines. The use of the camera and the fact that you can’t defend yourself creates a huge sense of fear and stress during tense moments, especially in chase sequences or when you encounter characters like Chris Walker and others. It also broke away from the common trend of giving players guns or knives in horror games. In Outlast, you’re basically helpless and can only run and hide. Graphics: They’re decent. The game has “good” graphics, with that PC horror style that I personally really like, though character expressions can feel a bit stiff. But the amount of blood and the detailed violence will definitely shock you the first time you see it, so it’s worth it.Atmosphere: It’s simply phenomenal. The atmosphere of this game can genuinely give you nightmares. The darkness, broken lights, sounds of blood sizzling, and patients screaming are incredible, and that’s the game’s strongest point. It’s fantastic — you really feel like you’re trapped inside an asylum. Soundtrack: It’s sensational. The soundtrack of Outlast will stay in your mind for a long time, especially the chase music, which is absolutely fantastic. The way it creates tension while you’re being hunted is genuinely terrifying. Is it worth it? Yes. If you love a different kind of horror game where you can’t fight back, it’s an excellent choice. If you prefer shooting enemies, maybe not. But as a horror experience, it’s memorable and a true classic of gaming horror.
Sep 12, 2025
7
Zer0xBeagle
Quite the intense game, akin to the likes of clock tower and haunting ground, with a more intense atmosphere due to being more modern, dark, and it's quantity of jumpscares, it's far from the best horror experience I've ever played but still solid for what it is
Jan 25, 2025
4
MzK
Ortalama ve altı seviyede bir yapımdı benim için. Sonradan oynamak olumsuz etki bırakıyor.
Oct 19, 2022
4
hileger
Пряталки, хуяталки говно говном как можно делать хоррор без возможности стрелять ааа тфу блять
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