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.
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Overwhelmingly Positive (410 reviews) - 95% of the 410 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
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Overwhelmingly Positive (23,265 reviews) - 96% of the 23,265 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date: 4 Sep, 2013

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“Easily one of the scariest games I've ever played”
9.5/10 – Bloody Disgusting

“"...what (Outlast) can definitely claim to be is a great game... It’ll also intrigue, terrify and surprise you. Outlast is not an experiment in how games can be scary, it’s an exemplification...”
Rock Paper Shotgun

“Outlast is the perfect nightmare. ...it's absolutely petrifying. I love it”
4.5/5 – Joystiq

About This Game

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.

System Requirements

Windows
Mac OS X
SteamOS + Linux
    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
    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
    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
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Overwhelmingly Positive (410 reviews)
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Overwhelmingly Positive (23,265 reviews)
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dobisko
( 3.3 hrs on record )
Posted: 13 August
Never play this at night or a cloudy day or with curtain closed
Never play this alone, if you planning to do so, check the house and make sure there's no one! so when something touches you, you'll know you need to run the duck out of it!
Never play this when you have a pet that could potentially jump on you(this one almost killled me)
Never play this with a headphone on
Never play this before, after and while eating
Never play this if you have to go to toliet
Never play this more than 1 hour
Never play this before bed
Never play this on a laptop in bed
Never play this while camping in the woods
Never play this at a friend's house if you have to leave at night
Never play this if you have kids, but if you are sick of all kids sleepovers, show them this they will never come to your house agian!
Never play this on a big screen( less than 21'')
Never play this if you have any mental illness, or even you think you might have.
Never play this under any illness
Never play this under medical condition
Never play this under pregnancy or planning to
Never play this if you have been holding any ♥♥♥♥
Never play this game!
Never play this
Never
Never
Never
Ever
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Gamer's who fail to follow these instructions might lead to seriously death or pants shitiing.
But aside from that, great game 10/10
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Demonic Quote
( 11.8 hrs on record )
Posted: 12 August
Outlast: Bee-line to the vent/crawlspace to get away from a Sumo Wrestler/Ghost/Cannibal/Miscellaneous other monstrosity while also recording (gotta get them YouTube clicks).
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Sorrow
( 1.3 hrs on record )
Posted: 12 August
Very good horror game, my only complaint is the last chapter.
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Welshwarrior
( 0.3 hrs on record )
Posted: 12 August
played for 10 mins and sat in the cornor rocking for 10 more... may try again one day if I am feeling brave
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Fb||Mr. Nice Guy®
( 12.0 hrs on record )
Posted: 11 August
More than I exected. Good and scary.
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GeT_RiGhT Of Venezuela
( 13.8 hrs on record )
Posted: 11 August
Advantages:
graphics, gameplay, story, sound, horror

Disadvantages:
very scary)

Hello. Cities with you, and today we are going to observe a game that has become popular not only in the world, but even on YouTube. Outlast is a horror game that will make you afraid and shivering at the same time. Game I liked everything from graphics and sound finishing. But let's analyze in detail the game, so it's time heading "aspects of the game." So, let's begin.

Graphic arts. The game has 3D graphics that looks quite good. What can I say after a game in 2013. Drawing terrain and objects at the highest level. Indeed it seems fear. But I'm not a fan of "grafona", so let's just put the assessment schedule. A score graph 5. Go ahead.

Plot. The plot is in hororra style. The journalist arrived in the loony hospital ... and actually begins the story itself. I do not like to retell the story, games and movies, as "sacred" Code of honor Otzovika, although my reviews yet banyat. But oh well, I'll put the story 5. Continue.

Gameplay. The game is positioned as Survive Horror nada so you survive. And you will be hard to survive. Let's imagine for a moment, you are a man who got into a closed mental hospital, where a bunch of loonies who want to kill you. First of all, what do you do? Run? That's right, you must first examine itself a mental hospital and then met a bunch of "mutilated crazies" who want only one thing, "your death". Only after all this, you will have to look for a way out. But oh well, let's talk in more detail about the gameplay.

Control. You control a journalist in the first person. With a notebook and your camcorder. Blokonot I think you know why, but the camcorder is needed in order that you had night vision. Otherwise, without it, it will be very difficult to wade in poorly lit "nuthouse" In principle, the management is quite simple, and complexity did not arise during the passage.
AI enemy. Enemies or rather as they are called in the game "persecutors" very tricky. Once you turn away for a moment and you just have "fashioned" because any silhouette and you lose in front of you. The only salvation is your lockers, beds where you can hide and escape.

Characters. The game has many types of characters including patients and other interesting personalities. With them in the passing game you will meet, and I tell you the characters give the impression of fear.
In general I liked the gameplay. You will be scary and at the same time it is interesting to go through. Therefore, I put 5 gameplay.

Sound and Music. The main feature of the game is the sound. Not only that, the game can not be played at night, even during the day, even in sunlight, you will be scared. Sounds published terrible and frightening, and sometimes when you turn you can actually "crap one's pants" when he heard the laughter and the clatter. And for those who like horror, give advice, wear headphones and you will understand how the game is terrible. Sound I put 5.
Grand total: it is that the best horror game that can really scare you, but at the same time it causes and admiration. In the game there are different challenging puzzles and interesting conversations. I liked the game and after passing I still have a good impression, and "cargo".

Overall. Game I put 5. Thank you for your attention and for reading reviews. Remember, the opinion of the author may not coincide with the opinions of others. A review is solely for informational purposes and is not a criticism of the game, or anyone else.
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Toaster.org
( 85.7 hrs on record )
Posted: 11 August
They promised me i get out when i write a good review. Yet i am still in this Building trying to find a way out.

No but seriously this is a very good Horror Game. I use it for Speedrunning only since i played it through often, it still is very fun after many speedruns. I did go away from it for some time cause i did other things tho.

Beside that i am also searching for some new Friends who also play the game cause 90% Of all my Friends are too Scared to buy/play it.
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kurčovretard kickback.com
( 0.6 hrs on record )
Posted: 11 August
Too ♥♥♥♥ing scary!
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Diehard Prydateer
( 2.3 hrs on record )
Posted: 10 August
You'll end up with skiddies in ye bills like matty keig
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Most Helpful Reviews  In the past 30 days
48 of 53 people (91%) found this review helpful
59 people found this review funny
Recommended
4.4 hrs on record
Posted: 17 July
How to play Outlast

Step 1: Start the game
Step 2: Go inside the asylum
Step 3: Find the library
Step 4: Body falls from ceiling
Step 5: NOPE.jpeg
Step 6: Exit out of game
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60 of 73 people (82%) found this review helpful
14 people found this review funny
Recommended
6.6 hrs on record
Posted: 16 July
Advantages:
graphics, gameplay, story, sound, horror

Disadvantages:
very scary)

Hello. Cities with you, and today we are going to observe a game that has become popular not only in the world, but even on YouTube. Outlast is a horror game that will make you afraid and shivering at the same time. Game I liked everything from graphics and sound finishing. But let's analyze in detail the game, so it's time heading "aspects of the game." So, let's begin.

Graphic arts. The game has 3D graphics that looks quite good. What can I say after a game in 2013. Drawing terrain and objects at the highest level. Indeed it seems fear. But I'm not a fan of "grafona", so let's just put the assessment schedule. A score graph 5. Go ahead.

Plot. The plot is in hororra style. The journalist arrived in the loony hospital ... and actually begins the story itself. I do not like to retell the story, games and movies, as "sacred" Code of honor Otzovika, although my reviews yet banyat. But oh well, I'll put the story 5. Continue.

Gameplay. The game is positioned as Survive Horror nada so you survive. And you will be hard to survive. Let's imagine for a moment, you are a man who got into a closed mental hospital, where a bunch of loonies who want to kill you. First of all, what do you do? Run? That's right, you must first examine itself a mental hospital and then met a bunch of "mutilated crazies" who want only one thing, "your death". Only after all this, you will have to look for a way out. But oh well, let's talk in more detail about the gameplay.

Control. You control a journalist in the first person. With a notebook and your camcorder. Blokonot I think you know why, but the camcorder is needed in order that you had night vision. Otherwise, without it, it will be very difficult to wade in poorly lit "nuthouse" In principle, the management is quite simple, and complexity did not arise during the passage.
AI enemy. Enemies or rather as they are called in the game "persecutors" very tricky. Once you turn away for a moment and you just have "fashioned" because any silhouette and you lose in front of you. The only salvation is your lockers, beds where you can hide and escape.

Characters. The game has many types of characters including patients and other interesting personalities. With them in the passing game you will meet, and I tell you the characters give the impression of fear.
In general I liked the gameplay. You will be scary and at the same time it is interesting to go through. Therefore, I put 5 gameplay.

Sound and Music. The main feature of the game is the sound. Not only that, the game can not be played at night, even during the day, even in sunlight, you will be scared. Sounds published terrible and frightening, and sometimes when you turn you can actually "crap one's pants" when he heard the laughter and the clatter. And for those who like horror, give advice, wear headphones and you will understand how the game is terrible. Sound I put 5.
Grand total: it is that the best horror game that can really scare you, but at the same time it causes and admiration. In the game there are different challenging puzzles and interesting conversations. I liked the game and after passing I still have a good impression, and "cargo".

Overall. Game I put 5. Thank you for your attention and for reading reviews. Remember, the opinion of the author may not coincide with the opinions of others. A review is solely for informational purposes and is not a criticism of the game, or anyone else.
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29 of 30 people (97%) found this review helpful
Recommended
29.4 hrs on record
Posted: 19 July
As I give a thumbs up for my review, I think to myself, "What kind of person are you?"

You know when you are playing a horror game or watching a horror movie and everything tells you that the situation is not good and it is not going to get any better and that you will save yourself some scarring if you turn it off? Yet, you keep playing or watching, submitting yourself to any horror that will be thrown at you, BECAUSE YOU JUST HAVE TO KNOW HOW IT ENDS.

That is my relationship with Outlast. I don't know if I would even call this game scary, but I do know that I would call it horrific and tension-filled. I feel like this game already has enough reviews to cover the pros and cons, so here are just some thoughts on how this game affected me.

It was a brilliant, tense, horrific experience and the thought to turn the game off never entered my mind. The idea of investigating a mental hospital for its questionable ethics is fairly typical adventure/survival horror material. However, I felt that Outlast was very fresh and original in its delivery. I've never played anything quite like it, and honestly I hope I don't play many more like this.

I loved the familiar territory of the adventure aspects of this game. Exploring and discovering the secrets of the hospital via notes and documents is always a treat. Luckily, not the entire game is running from people who want to kill you. Actually, it was refreshing to find the mental patient who wanted to help, in his own way, of course. The atmosphere reminded me of wonderful games like Amnesia, where you are in almost constant peril and there is no way to fight back.

Now, maybe I am a little sheltered but after playing Amnesia, Dead Space, and the Silent Hill series, I thought I could face what Outlast had to offer. For a while I could. Raving lunatics wandering halls, bodies everywhere, psychos chasing you - standard fare. But then the DLC Whistleblower unleashed a level of horror that I hope I never see again. His name is The Groom. A fair warning for those who love horror games, what The Groom does may test your gore threshold.

Mechanic wise, I found that the game ran very smoothly and looked great. The constant need to have your camera out added an edge that I haven't felt since Fatal Frame.

So do I recommend this game? Yes. Did I find it fun? That is debatable. I couldn't stop playing. Not because it was necessarily fun, but because I had to believe that putting the poor protagonists through all this was worth it. In the end, I think it was, and I am glad that I played it.
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7 of 8 people (88%) found this review helpful
1 person found this review funny
Recommended
8.8 hrs on record
Posted: 6 August
By far, one of the scariest games I've ever played, and hands-down one of the most memorable gaming experiences I've had in a long time.

A little repetitive at parts, but all-in-all, great game.
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6 of 7 people (86%) found this review helpful
6 people found this review funny
Recommended
18.0 hrs on record
Posted: 21 July
U TOTALLY WILL BECOME A NUNATIC WHEN U TRYING TO PLAY INSANE MODE.
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5 of 6 people (83%) found this review helpful
9 people found this review funny
Recommended
1.4 hrs on record
Posted: 28 July
Haven't finished the game,cuz i had no clean pants anymore i could sh!t in...
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2 of 2 people (100%) found this review helpful
2 people found this review funny
Recommended
13.8 hrs on record
Posted: 11 August
Advantages:
graphics, gameplay, story, sound, horror

Disadvantages:
very scary)

Hello. Cities with you, and today we are going to observe a game that has become popular not only in the world, but even on YouTube. Outlast is a horror game that will make you afraid and shivering at the same time. Game I liked everything from graphics and sound finishing. But let's analyze in detail the game, so it's time heading "aspects of the game." So, let's begin.

Graphic arts. The game has 3D graphics that looks quite good. What can I say after a game in 2013. Drawing terrain and objects at the highest level. Indeed it seems fear. But I'm not a fan of "grafona", so let's just put the assessment schedule. A score graph 5. Go ahead.

Plot. The plot is in hororra style. The journalist arrived in the loony hospital ... and actually begins the story itself. I do not like to retell the story, games and movies, as "sacred" Code of honor Otzovika, although my reviews yet banyat. But oh well, I'll put the story 5. Continue.

Gameplay. The game is positioned as Survive Horror nada so you survive. And you will be hard to survive. Let's imagine for a moment, you are a man who got into a closed mental hospital, where a bunch of loonies who want to kill you. First of all, what do you do? Run? That's right, you must first examine itself a mental hospital and then met a bunch of "mutilated crazies" who want only one thing, "your death". Only after all this, you will have to look for a way out. But oh well, let's talk in more detail about the gameplay.

Control. You control a journalist in the first person. With a notebook and your camcorder. Blokonot I think you know why, but the camcorder is needed in order that you had night vision. Otherwise, without it, it will be very difficult to wade in poorly lit "nuthouse" In principle, the management is quite simple, and complexity did not arise during the passage.
AI enemy. Enemies or rather as they are called in the game "persecutors" very tricky. Once you turn away for a moment and you just have "fashioned" because any silhouette and you lose in front of you. The only salvation is your lockers, beds where you can hide and escape.

Characters. The game has many types of characters including patients and other interesting personalities. With them in the passing game you will meet, and I tell you the characters give the impression of fear.
In general I liked the gameplay. You will be scary and at the same time it is interesting to go through. Therefore, I put 5 gameplay.

Sound and Music. The main feature of the game is the sound. Not only that, the game can not be played at night, even during the day, even in sunlight, you will be scared. Sounds published terrible and frightening, and sometimes when you turn you can actually "crap one's pants" when he heard the laughter and the clatter. And for those who like horror, give advice, wear headphones and you will understand how the game is terrible. Sound I put 5.
Grand total: it is that the best horror game that can really scare you, but at the same time it causes and admiration. In the game there are different challenging puzzles and interesting conversations. I liked the game and after passing I still have a good impression, and "cargo".

Overall. Game I put 5. Thank you for your attention and for reading reviews. Remember, the opinion of the author may not coincide with the opinions of others. A review is solely for informational purposes and is not a criticism of the game, or anyone else.
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3 of 4 people (75%) found this review helpful
5 people found this review funny
Recommended
2.3 hrs on record
Posted: 21 July
Step 1: Start Game
Step 2: Get into building through scaffolding
Step 3: Go through vent shaft
Step 4: Open library door to find a skinned corpse of somekind hanging upside down like the predators dinner
Step 5: Uninstall Game through fear of suffering a heart attack.
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4 of 6 people (67%) found this review helpful
2 people found this review funny
Recommended
4.7 hrs on record
Posted: 17 July
NOTE TO SELF: Purchase the deluxe edition of this game, it includes the base game and 10 pairs of adult dipers, good value for the stuff you need in order to play this
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1 of 1 people (100%) found this review helpful
Recommended
6.3 hrs on record
Posted: 13 July
Really good. Can't wait for the second one!
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