Outlast 2 is a Action, Adventure game from Red Barrels with a 85% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Red Barrels
- Release year
- 2017
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $4.99
- Review signal
- 85% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bits Processor: Intel Core i3-530 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4870 DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 30 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Additional Notes: Targetting 720p @ 30 fps
- Recommended
- OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bits Processor: Intel Core i5 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 1.5GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 660 / ATI Radeon HD 7850 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 30 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Additional Notes: Targetting 1080p @ 60 fps
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Outlast 2 is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, psychological horror, rural cozy, and stealth.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, psychological horror, rural cozy, and stealth.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding and technical roughness.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
psychological-horror
SettingThe fear comes through pressure, perception, or psychological unease.
rural-cozy
SettingThe setting has a quieter village, countryside, or small-town pull.
stealth
Play styleAvoiding detection is part of the intended rhythm.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
Steam review snapshots
The game does an amazing job with sound design and psychological horror.If you love horror games with insane atmosphere, stress, and constant fear, Outlast 2 is absolutely worth playing.The story can get confusing sometimes, but the experience itself is unforgettable.I am personally a sucker for horror set in rural settings (Resident Evil 7 in the Louisiana Bayou, Resident Evil 4 in…Why it fits
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, psychological horror, stealth, and an eerie rural setting. Strong atmosphere carries the experience. Psychological horror and sound design build tension. Stealth and exploration shape the pace. The rural setting adds a distinctive feel.
Who might skip it
You dislike unclear onboarding. You want polished technical performance. You do not enjoy psychological horror.