Outlast

In Outlast, you’re not the orchestrator of violence like in Manhunt—you’re its perpetual victim. This game is a relentless spiral of fear, where survival means running, hiding, and documenting horrors too dark to comprehend. It's some kind of a masterclass in tension, forcing you to confront terror while staying defenseless—your only tools being your camera and your wits. Each step feels like a countdown to something worse, immersing you in a nightmarish cat-and-mouse chase that rarely lets up.

But it’s worth noting that Outlast follows predictable patterns, sticking closely to well-worn genre tropes. The scares, while effective, are often telegraphed and play out according to a familiar script. It’s not a groundbreaking experience, but rather a well-crafted piece that knows how to hit the right horror beats. Solidly executed, but far from revolutionary.

Play it before bed if life's feeling a little too dull - great experience, I've already tried.

...what the hell was even that? I was scared of playing this game from what people said about it but like, this was both not scary and so confusing. Unfortunately the age really shows in Outlast

Too scary. I don't appreciate being scared, as I have a sensitive mind. I don't think I can keep playing this game, as it is bad for my psyche.

Just a man and his camera trying to survive, what story can be better than that. 10/10

This game has been sitting in my Library for years now. Just thinking about it makes me do a doodoo in my pants

10/10 would cry again during a play through

A very enjoyable and scary game. Does not overstay its welcome like the sequel and feels a little less like it is trying to be as gross as possible to a silly degree (while still being quite gross lol). Totally recommend if you enjoy this hide and seek type horror.

By now, everyone knows how scary this game is. So let's skip that part and mention something else. The gameplay is great. It's not great for a horror game, it's just great. You'd assume that replaying a horror game over and over again loses its appeal, but Outlast begs to differ. The movement and mechanics feel absurdly smooth. Learning the enemy patterns and figuring out how to finesse them feels great. Grinding for the deathless achievement was also a lot of fun, even though I'm usually not a fan of that concept at all. If doing things the intended way isn't your cup of tea, there are some fun skips and glitches to perform as well. A friend and I even got into speedrunning this game for a bit. It's too bad the cutscenes are unskippable. Obviously, that isn't an issue on a first playthrough - so just go ahead and face your fear if you haven't played this masterpiece before.

I have played both main game and dlc over 10 times [each] and I cannot explain how obsessed I am with the story and just how good it is. People complain about the asylum trope [for good reason] but this entire game is made to criticise this exact trope by showing that all of the villains in both main game and dlc were either doctors or people who actually did harm before they even arrived here.

Phenomenal Game, 5/5 and a 10/10!
Story is Great! Documents and History behind Murkoff is off the charts! Literally. XD
The Jumpscares, Horrors, and most intense scenes that are not suitable for the faint of heart. Are absolutely Glorifying!
The DLC Whistleblower, also phenomenal, continued with the main plot. And everything came into play. Just amazing, amazing work. Amazing Game.
Would love to see more...

Best Horror Experience Ever!

an amazing short and well written horror game. had me staring at the home screen for 30 min before pressing new game debating if i was brave enough to play this. I went into this blindly and thankfully it wasnt nearly as bad as i thought it would be compared to the videos of what ive seen on outlast 2.

10/10 game

When it comes to survival horror, Outlast is a name that has echoed through the gaming community. This game plunges players into the unsettling world of Mount Massive Asylum, where reality distorts and dread permeates every corner. As a journalist armed only with a camcorder, your task is to uncover the secrets hidden within its walls. But be warned: this game doesn't hold your hand; it revels in your fear.

Gameplay:
The mechanics are simple yet effective, relying heavily on stealth rather than combat. The first-person perspective immerses you in the dark, claustrophobic environment, while the night vision feature of your camera adds a chilling layer to exploration. Navigating through the asylum, you’ll encounter a plethora of horrifying foes that will send your heart racing. The atmosphere is thick with tension, as you must rely on your wits and quick reflexes to survive. The game’s pacing is spot on, maintaining a constant sense of urgency as you piece together the asylum's dark past.

Pros:
One of the standout features is its extraordinary ability to evoke fear. The sound design is haunting; every creak and whisper heightens the suspense, making you feel like you’re never truly alone. The graphics are stunning for their time, crafting a visually arresting experience that pulls you into its terrifying world. Additionally, the narrative is compelling, filled with twists that keep you invested in the story. There’s a palpable sense of discovery that makes you eager to push forward, even when your instincts scream at you to turn back.

Cons:
The only downside is that the AI behavior of enemies can sometimes feel inconsistent. There are moments when foes may seem overly predictable, which can take away from the overall tension.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, Outlast is a masterclass in atmospheric horror, delivering a heart-pounding experience that is difficult to shake off. Its combination of stealth, exploration, and an engaging narrative creates an immersive horror adventure that leaves a lasting impact. Just remember to keep your wits about you—there's no telling what lurks in the shadows.

This easily one of the best horror games of all time. Super intense and brutal. Its so refreshing playing this now with the amount of bad horror games their are now. Its so scary because you can't fight back. It takes me back to RE7 so much. Really love this one and hope I like the second one.

Outlast isn’t just a game—it’s a panic simulator. From the moment you step foot into that hellhole of an asylum, your only mission is to survive—and I mean barely. The second those asylum doors close, you’re on your own with nothing but a camcorder, a few spare batteries, and the constant fear that something horrific is stalking you from the shadows.

Forget guns or weapons—this game doesn’t give you any of that safety net. You’re running, hiding, and trying to stay quiet while grotesque, blood-soaked psychos hunt you down like it’s their full-time job. And let me tell you, they’re damn good at it. The terror in Outlast is so raw that every footstep, every flicker of your night vision, and every distant scream sends chills down your spine. It’s survival of the freaked-out.

The asylum is a nightmare labyrinth, and the design is pure evil genius. Every hallway feels like a death trap, every room could be your last. The game puts you in situations where the only option is to run for your life or cram yourself into a locker and hope the psychotic killer doesn’t rip the door off its hinges. And the feeling of relief when they finally leave? Short-lived, because you know they’ll be back. You can’t get comfortable in Outlast—the game won’t let you.

Now, the camcorder—let’s talk about that piece of anxiety-inducing technology. It’s your lifeline in the darkness, but it also makes you feel like the most vulnerable person on the planet. Switching to night vision just to see what’s creeping around the corner is nerve-shattering, especially when your battery starts to die. You’ll spend more time frantically searching for batteries than for your sanity, and when the screen starts to fade, so does your hope. The fear is palpable.

And the jump scares? Oh, they aren’t cheap—Outlast builds its scares slowly, making you sweat before unleashing chaos. The tension is constant, and when the horrors do strike, they hit hard. But it’s not just the scares that get you—it’s the dread. You’ll feel like you’re being hunted even when there’s nothing there, and by the time something actually does show up, you’re already on the verge of losing it.

The inmates? They’re a whole new level of disturbing. They aren’t your typical horror game enemies—they’re relentless, brutal, and sometimes eerily calm in their pursuit. The way they stalk you, scream at you, or even just stare at you from the shadows is enough to make your skin crawl. And just when you think you’ve seen the worst of them, the game introduces even more grotesque monstrosities that make your heart race.

What’s brilliant is how Outlast makes you feel completely powerless. The fear isn’t just in the grotesque visuals or twisted story—it’s in the way the game robs you of control. You’re not fighting back, you’re just surviving. It’s fight-or-flight with a whole lot of flight.

The story? Twisted and messed up in all the right ways. It starts as a simple investigation and spirals into a grotesque conspiracy that makes you question everything. It’s dark, disturbing, and leaves you with this unsettling sense that the worst is yet to come. And trust me, by the time you hit the final chapters, you’ll wonder how you’re still sane.

Overall, Outlast is a relentless assault on your nerves. It’s a game that doesn’t just scare you—it haunts you. It’s survival horror stripped to its core, where you’re completely vulnerable and the only weapon you have is your ability to keep running. If you’re looking for a game that will make your heart race, your palms sweat, and your mind spiral into madness, this is the one. Just don’t expect to walk away from it unscathed.

Outlast is terrifying in the best way possible. The atmosphere is creepy, the jump scares are intense, and you feel constantly on edge. No weapons just you, a camera, and the feeling that something’s always behind you. If you love horror, you have to play this game.
Outlast: Whistleblower is even more intense than the main game. It dives deeper into the horrors of Mount Massive Asylum with more terrifying moments and twisted storylines. The tension never lets up, and the new characters are just as chilling. If you enjoyed Outlast, this DLC is a requirement for you to play it.

Amazing 9/10
DLC: 8.5/10

By far one of greatest horror games out there! The environment in this game is nothing you will get in any game, very unique. Outlast's story is very well constructed and in depth, that it makes it super dark and so well thought by the developers to make such a great masterpiece. The enemies are very well made, and the chases are so ass clenching and scary that you start getting that tingly feeling at the end of it. Whistleblower is a great addition to Outlast and is well built and well connected, and super disturbing and intense! Overall, Red Barrels made such an amazing game and definitely looking forward to playing the others as well. It's so well made, designed and such an awesome experience you won't get in any other horror game. Definitely recommend!

One of the very first horror games I have ever played, way before getting a PC and even still to this day is one of my very favorites! Absolutely grotesque and fucked up visuals and psychos and yet they still feel so lovable every time I play!! And I sincerely recommend you get the game with Whistleblower, easily one of the very best DLCs I've ever seen with any game!!!

I love this game. It always is fun to me everytime I replay it.

After several years... I finally decided to play Outlast. And to my surprise - I REALLY liked the game. I really regret that I was not interested in this game earlier. When my friends asked me "Do you know the game Outlast?", I answered: "Yes, I know. But I will not play it, because I'm afraid." I officially declare: If you complete Outlast (it is advisable to also complete the DLC), then other horror games will not scare you as much as this game. I REALLY liked the gameplay, atmosphere, mechanics, screamers and most importantly, in my opinion - the plot. I did not expect such a game to have such a deep plot. After completing the game, I was satisfied, because I was able to complete one of the scariest games. Do I advise you to complete this game? - Yes! You will not regret the time spent. Well, I went to download Outlast 2 ... Good luck to everyone in completing this masterpiece! ;)

While scary, I feel like the hiding and managing batteries became tedious. I eventually became more worried about running out of batteries than the actual enemies. The objectives don't tell you exactly what to do either. Can spent an hour on what to do until I look up a walkthrough. I bought this on sale w/ Outlast 2. Not interested in anymore.

Short, but incredibly enticing. One of the best horror games of all time and one of the few to actually make my palms sweat as I closely listened in my headphones for footsteps and who or whatever the hell’s chasing me cursing me out or grumbling.

what a perfect fun diva game!!!

I think what I really love about Outlast is how much it plays into the fear of the unknown and the disturbing backstory of the building itself. The last portion of the game wasn't as engaging and intense as the rest, but honestly Outlast is the perfect game for anyone wanting to get into horror games.

Outlast is a cult classic at this point. If you can get it, try it. It withstands the test of time and still scares me to this day. This game is the gold standard for the series and I highly recommend it if you want some of the best scares and tension of your life.

I consider this game to be the scariest of all time. I remember watching people play it on YouTube back when it first came out and, as a kid, I couldn't bare to even watch it never mind play it. As an adult, my tolerance for scares has grown and I've been on a bit of a horror game binge but this has got to be the scariest one I've played. Beginning until end, Outlast had me both hooked and wanting to turn the game off at the same time. It was incredibly well designed and executed.

A very interesting game to say the least.
Indeed very scary,but also somewhat intense and full of adrenaline rushes,probably a mix of both.
I didnt play any real horror games like this one in the past because i didnt like them,but now im changing my mind a little.
I would recommend this to anyone to try out,its scary and fun to play!

this game freaky af but peak horror gameplay fr 11/10 (shaaat my pants like 33 times)

Great graphics, gameplay and storyline.

Outlast is, for many people (including myself), the original horror game experience.

Finally playing this game in 2024, so many years after I used to watch clips and playthroughs of it on YouTube as a child, was a blast. It stands tall as one of the most iconic games in the horror genre, having influenced so many others to come. After 11 years since its release, I find it just as scary, intriguing and fun as it was to people back then (or, at least, to my young self).

A mental asylum is a foolproof setting for a horror game and Outlast does a fantastic job of unsettling you right from the very start. "Unsettling" is an understatement, actually, because few other games do such a good job at creating a scary atmosphere. Starting off relatively slow and giving you some time to adjust to the story and your surroundings (which is perfect for setting the mood right), the game at one point becomes nearly terrifying as you start hearing, seeing or being chased by things. This creates a fantastic build-up and you soon find yourself immersed in a truly horrifying, constant life-or-death scenario, which is made evidently clear when the game first tells you: "Hide in the locker. Don't try to fight."

Despite (sometimes valid) criticism of Outlast being repetitive and simple once you realize all you have to do in order to survive is run in circles and past your enemies, I think it more than makes up for it with its atmosphere, music, story, direction and, obviously, characters! The characters of Outlast are iconic and they are part of the reason why this game is so great. I'm not talking just about the main enemies, as the creators of this game have done a great job of making even the most insignificant, random characters (Variants) memorable thanks to their lines of dialogue, their interactions with the protagonist (some of them being aggressive, some being neutral) and the story each of them tells, which helps you progressively get an understanding of what has actually happened / what is happening in the asylum. It's not even worth mentioning the main antagonists of this game, at this point, because of how well known they are, and I wanted to make this review as spoiler-free as possible - but how can you not be terrified when you hear the phrase "I'm coming, you won't have to kill yourself"?

Another counter-argument I have for the crowd which calls this game repetitive is the fact that, having spent some time playing this game a few times and getting all of the achievements, I can say that replaying the game is still fun even after mastering the mechanics, knowing all the tricks and not being scared by the jump scares anymore. Yes, the jump scares are quite frequent, but Outlast executes them well, in my opinion. In fact, I found replaying this game even more enjoyable once I knew and understood the story, because the documents you find scattered in the asylum start making a lot more sense and this makes you appreciate the game a lot more. Not to mention Insane mode, which I found to be a very fun challenge, so much so that I consider it to be the true Outlast experience because of the adrenaline it gives you even when you know all of the chases, jump scares, puzzles etc.

I think Outlast is a horror game that everybody must play if they enjoy this genre. It's a perfect package of scary stuff, interesting lore, great characters, anxiety-inducing chases and unforgettable atmosphere. With all of that being said, it's no wonder it has become such a classic.

for the first time in about 2 years, this is genuinely the first 10/10 game i've played. i loved every part of this game (dlc included,) for a game from 2013. i have yet to play outlast 2 and i am very excited with high hopes. if you have a HIGH tolerance to gore, horror, etc, i would HIGHLY recommend this to you. if you fit the description, please go play this. its truly peak

Outlast is a fantastic game and quite unique in it’s design especially when it first came out. I finished the campaign on PS4 shortly after it was released. The gameplay is very minimalist but the developers manage to keep things interesting throughout the whole campaign. You basically just use stealth and run away and hide from your enemies. However the environments, characters and scenarios keep things interesting.

How they managed to keep coming up with interesting ideas working with such limited gameplay is impressive. There is one moment in particular where I thought, ‘how the hell am I gonna get out of this situation?’. Then the solution was genius and actually very simple at the same time. The developers show real confidence in their game design and it’s a great experience.

This game even has one of the funniest and creepiest parts that I will never forget. With a couple of evil characters with their wieners hanging out. The ‘Whistle Blower’ DLC is awesome too and has more of a faster pace to it. The game looks beautiful at 4K 60 FPS and the performance is perfect for me. This Steam version is a great way to experience the game at higher settings than on console.

Outlast is a well designed and unique experience that is pretty much a horror game classic for me. It’s one of my favorites and I highly recommend it.

Probably my favorite horror game ever. Its terrifying, and the story is solid as well. Not the longest game ever, but I honestly felt the playtime was about as long as it needed to be. Great ending too. 9.5/10.

No movie, game, or even real life scenario has ever scared me so hard before. Long have the primitive instincts passed down from my caveman ancestors remained dormant, that was, until I played this game. The feeling of "Oh god something is RIGHT behind me and I need to skedaddle" has never been triggered until I heard and saw Chris Walker directly behind me. I have felt my arms get all tingly because of adrenaline that rushed through my body because the sound of chains. No other horror piece has had to make me take a moment to pause because I could feel my pulse in my neck. In short words: game scary.

Outlast can be considered a cult horror in the gaming genre. The game has a great atmosphere and is fun to play, but this cult game has many disadvantages, such as very stupid and slimy imps, a lot of scripting without the advice of the main character, and not a lot of bugs. But, as a person who has completed this game on the 'Psycho' difficulty, I can say that it was an interesting survey.
In addition, it's worth noting that the game has a great soundtrack that adds tension and fear during the passage. The graphics, although not the most modern, still create the appropriate atmosphere of horror. The game's plot captures the attention from the first minutes and keeps you in suspense until the very end.
Overall, Outlast is a game that deserves the attention of all fans of the horror genre. Despite its flaws, it offers a unique experience that is hard to find in other games. If you're willing to overlook some of the technical flaws, Outlast is definitely worth a try. 7/10.

Já joguei antes de jogar pela steam. Joguei agora e finalmente completei o modo insano de ambos os jogos. Apesar de ter jogado várias vezes esse jogo te surpreende em toda a sua gameplay. Mesmo sabendo onde são os pontos de susto, com um tempo sem jogar e voltando você toma de novo. É impressionante como ele é muito bem feito e te faz sentir o pânico que o personagem tem. Outlast sem dúvida é um dos melhores jogos de terror que já joguei em vida. Agora criar coragem pra jogar o segundo, porque quando tu vai ficando velho, fica meio cagão kkk.