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Outlast

Hell is an experiment you can't survive in Outlast, a first-person survival horror game developed by veterans of some of the biggest game franchises in history. As investigative journalist Miles Upshur, explore Mount Massive Asylum and try to survive long enough to discover its terrible secret... if you dare.

Horror First-Person Survival Horror Atmospheric Psychological Horror
Last tracked players
735
All-time peak
2,790
24-hour change
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Steam reviews
96.5% positive
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Hell is an experiment you can't survive in Outlast, a first-person survival horror game developed by veterans of some of the biggest game franchises in history. As investigative journalist Miles Upshur, explore Mount Massive Asylum and try to survive long enough to discover its terrible secret... if you dare.

Synopsis:

In the remote mountains of Colorado, horrors wait inside Mount Massive Asylum. A long-abandoned home for the mentally ill, recently re-opened by the “research and charity” branch of the transnational Murkoff Corporation, the asylum has been operating in strict secrecy… until now.

Acting on a tip from an anonymous source, independent journalist Miles Upshur breaks into the facility, and what he discovers walks a terrifying line between science and religion, nature and something else entirely. Once inside, his only hope of escape lies with the terrible truth at the heart of Mount Massive.

Outlast is a true survival horror experience which aims to show that the most terrifying monsters of all come from the human mind.

Features:

  • True Survival Horror Experience: You are no fighter - if you want to survive the horrors of the asylum, your only chance is to run... or hide
  • Immersive Graphics: AAA-quality graphics give players a detailed, terrifying world to explore
  • Hide and Sneak: Stealth-based gameplay, with parkour-inspired platforming elements
  • Unpredictable Enemies: Players cannot know when - and from where - one of the asylum’s terrifying inhabitants will finally catch up to them
  • Real Horror: Outlast’s setting and characters are inspired by real asylums and cases of criminal insanity

Warning:

Outlast contains intense violence, gore, graphic sexual content, and strong language. Please enjoy.

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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

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

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

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

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

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

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
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Red Barrels
Brazilian rating
18
Steam Germany rating
18
Content warning
Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Sexual Content, Nudity, Strong Language
Achievements
14
Controller support
full
Metacritic
80
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Captions available, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Japanese
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

Can I Play This?

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macOS: unknown
Linux: unknown
Steam Deck
playable
Valve compatibility test
Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (9)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
FrenchYesNoYes
ItalianYesNoYes
GermanYesNoYes
Spanish - SpainYesNoYes
RussianYesNoYes
PolishYesNoYes
Portuguese - BrazilYesNoYes
JapaneseYesNoYes
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Update Momentum

Actively Updated — 2 patches in last 30 days.

2 patches and 2 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.

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Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile. Priced as Market at $14.99.

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Player Count Top 9%
Value Ratio Top 0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Outlast worth buying right now?
Wait — $14.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Outlast go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
Is Outlast still getting updates?
Actively Updated — 2 patches in last 30 days. 2 patches and 2 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
Is Outlast free to play?
Outlast costs $14.99 on Steam.
What genre is Outlast?
Outlast is a Action, Adventure, Indie game.
Who developed Outlast?
Outlast was developed by Red Barrels and published by Red Barrels.
What platforms does Outlast support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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