Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles

Single-player survival horror where fighting isn't always the safest choice

Dead Drop Studios LLC · Released Apr 2, 2018

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 70% of 96
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: HD 5000; 4 GB RAM · 6 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles?

This episodic third-person horror game follows Lydia, who shelters in a manor after becoming separated from other survivors during an epidemic. You explore through fixed camera views, search for supplies and keys, read logs, and solve puzzles while managing limited inventory space and storing equipment in caches.

For you if...

+you like demanding horror with multiple difficulty settings

Not for you if...

−you want frequent saves without collecting special items

What players say

70% of 96 reviews are positive

Players praise the atmosphere and resemblance to early Resident Evil games. Complaints include awkward controls and enemies that take too much ammunition to kill.

Screenshots and trailer

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Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles system requirements

Minimum: HD 5000, 4 GB RAM, 6 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows (7/8/10) 64-bit
Processor: Core i3
Graphics: Intel HD 5000
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 6 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Notes: Xbox One, Xbox 360 or PS4 gamepad recommended

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

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles 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: 13
Steam features: Family Sharing, Trading cards
Age rating: 17+
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles 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