Outbreak: The New Nightmare

Cooperative survival horror with only one life per attempt

Dead Drop Studios LLC · Released Jan 5, 2018

Reviews: Mixed; 66% of 268
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 8 months ago; Jan 30, 2026
Minimum PC: GTX 750; 4 GB RAM · 12 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Outbreak: The New Nightmare?

This survival horror game uses fixed and panning cameras to follow survivors trapped in a city as an infection spreads. You scavenge supplies and fight the undead while trying to escape the quarantine zone in the campaign. Separate modes center on endless waves and bonus challenges.

For you if...

+you want online or split-screen co-op with friends
+you enjoy leveling up and customizing different survivors

Not for you if...

−you prefer roomy inventories and direct camera control

What players say

66% of 268 reviews are positive

Players praise its approach to classic Resident Evil-style horror and playing with friends. Recurring complaints focus on stiff animations and a general lack of polish.

Screenshots and trailer

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Outbreak: The New Nightmare system requirements

Minimum: GTX 750, 4 GB RAM, 12 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows (7/8/10) 64-bit
Processor: Core i5
Graphics: Geforce GTX 750 TI / AMD Radeon R9 270X
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 12 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0
Notes: Xbox One, Xbox 360 or PS4 gamepad recommended.

Does Outbreak: The New Nightmare have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online and split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Outbreak: The New Nightmare run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Achievements: 18
Steam features: Family Sharing, Trading cards
Age rating: 17+
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Outbreak: The New Nightmare use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam