Outlast

First-person survival horror where you can only run and hide

Red Barrels · Released Sep 4, 2013

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 96% of 139K
Recent reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 95% of 775 in 30 days
Playing now: 163; peak 24h 246
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 12 years ago; Apr 30, 2014

What is Outlast?

A single-player first-person survival horror game set in Mount Massive Asylum in remote Colorado. As journalist Miles Upshur, you explore the facility, sneak past its inhabitants, and run or hide when pursued while investigating its secret.

For you if...

+you want defenseless stealth built around evasion
+you enjoy graphic, jump-scare-heavy horror in dark spaces
+you prefer a tense single-player story

Not for you if...

−you want combat or ways to fight pursuers
−you dislike gore, graphic sexual content, or strong language
−you tire of repeated chases and hide-and-seek objectives

What players say

96% of 138,932 reviews are positive · 95% of 775 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the asylum atmosphere, sound, visuals, and story. The most common complaint is repetitive, predictable play built around chases, hiding spots, and simple item or switch objectives; some players also find the jump scares cheap.

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Outlast system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 - 64 bits *
Processor: 2.2 GHz Dual Core CPU
Graphics: 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX / ATI Radeon HD 3xxx series
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 5 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Notes: * 32 bits systems are not officially supported, but should work if configured to provide 3Gb of user-mode address space. See or