Outlast
Developed by Red Barrels · Published by Red Barrels
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by Red Barrels, published by Red Barrels — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Outlast.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
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
- 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
Supported languages (9)
Outlast FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Outlast?
Steam classifies Outlast as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Red Barrels. 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.
How much does Outlast cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Outlast at $3.74. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Outlast single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Outlast: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Outlast on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Outlast for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Outlast out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 4, 2013.
What platforms is Outlast on?
Outlast is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Outlast single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Outlast cost?
Steam lists it at $3.74.
Does Outlast have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 14 achievements for Outlast.
What is Outlast's Metacritic score?
Outlast has a Metacritic score of 80/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Outlast?
Outlast is developed by Red Barrels and published by Red Barrels.
Where to get Outlast
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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