Outlast is a Action, Adventure game from Red Barrels with a 96% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Red Barrels
- Release year
- 2013
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $3.74
- Review signal
- 96% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 – 64 bits * Processor: 2.2 GHz Dual Core CPU Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX / ATI Radeon HD 3xxx series DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 5 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Additional Notes: * 32 bits systems are not officially supported, but should work if configured to provide 3Gb of user-mode address space. See or
- Recommended
- OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 – 64 bits Processor: 2.8 GHz Quad Core CPU Memory: 3 GB RAM Graphics: 1GB NVIDIA GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 6850 or better DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 5 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OS X 10.9 Processor: 2.2 GHz Dual Core CPU Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GT 750M / Intel Iris Pro 5200 / Radeon HD 3xxx Storage: 5 GB available space Sound Card: Standard
- Recommended
- OS: OS X 10.9 Processor: 2.8 GHz Quad Core CPU Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1GB NVIDIA GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 6850 Storage: 5 GB available space Sound Card: Standard
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 12 / Fedora 20 / Steam OS Processor: 2.2 GHz Dual Core CPU Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GT 750M / 9800GTX / Radeon HD 3xxx. OpenGL 3.2+ Storage: 5 GB available space Sound Card: Standard
- Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu 14 / Fedora 21 / Steam OS Processor: 2.8 GHz Quad Core CPU Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1GB NVIDIA GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 6850. OpenGL 4.x+ Storage: 5 GB available space Sound Card: Standard
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Outlast is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, stealth, psychological horror, and narrative mystery.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, psychological horror, stealth, and narrative mystery.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
stealth
Play styleAvoiding detection is part of the intended rhythm.
psychological-horror
SettingThe fear comes through pressure, perception, or psychological unease.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
Steam review snapshots
It is a must-play for fans of psychological and survival horror games.However, the gameplay can become somewhat repetitive, as it mainly revolves around exploration, hiding, and running from enemies.It is widely regarded as one of the scariest horror games ever made, thanks to its terrifying atmosphere, disturbing story, and intense…As you uncover more about Mount Massive Asylum and everything that happened there, the mystery becomes more disturbing and interesting.Why it fits
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, stealth, psychological horror, and narrative mystery. Its mood, presentation, and sense of mystery drive the experience, with stealth and exploration shaping the pace.
Who might skip it
Skip it if you want fast, repeated combat or a long hobby-style game.