Outlast
Outlast
Game
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Outlast 2
Developer Red Barrels
Outlast 2 (stylised as OU⸸LASTII) is a 2017 first-person psychological survival horror video game developed and published by Red Barrels. The sequel to Outlast (2013), it revolves around a cameraman named Blake Langermann, who works with his journalist wife, Lynn, to investigate the murder of a pregnant woman in northern Arizona. When they are separated in a helicopter crash, Blake has to find Lynn while travelling… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
397 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
79
LovedLoved
233 positive · 61 negative
95% range 74–83%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 233 | 61 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 24 | 14 | 61 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
12,163 of 14,277 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
80% recommend · 139 yes, 35 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 174 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (58,866 of 64,811 positive).
Players are divided on Outlast 2, with many praising its psychological horror and story, while others find it repetitive and less scary than the first game. [1][2][3] Some reviewers appreciate the game's disturbing themes and atmosphere, but others criticize its reliance on shock value and confusing narrative. [4][5][6] A few players note that the game feels like a chore or lacks the identity of the original Outlast. [7][8][9]
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- [3]
While the game is made well, it lost the "Outlast" identity a bit. Much of the horror was based around shock value, and the campaign barely gives you any time to rest. Every chase sequence leads straight into the next one, and none of them were very enjoyable. On top of that, the story reaches a stage where it's really difficult to understand what is happening and why. I didn't enjoy this game anywhere near as much …
- [4]
The first time I played this game, I couldn't stop thinking about it for weeks afterwards. I actually felt a bit traumatised. Not because this is by far the most gruesome game I have ever played (which it is), but because it contains themes that are difficult to digest like child abuse and child suicide. To me, this is far more disturbing than any of the visceral content of the game. Needless to say, this is not a …
- [2]
𖤐𖤐𖤐𖤐𖤐 Outlast 2 brings us to a totally different setting than the first game however still delivers the same level of tension and fear. I would actually consider this game the scarier of the 2. They really amped it up a notch. The story being told here is also quite a bit more complex than the first one with the main character not only dealing with the crazed cultists in front of him but also struggling with …
- [1]
**POTENTIAL SPOILERS AHEAD** After finishing Outlast 2, I can understand why it's such a divisive game. A lot of people expected a direct continuation of the first Outlast, but instead Red Barrels went in a completely different direction. Personally, I think that was the right choice. Compared to the first game, Outlast 2 is much more focused on its story and psychological horror. The original was simpler: you were …
- [10]
The game does an amazing job with sound design and psychological horror. You never really feel safe, especially during chase sequences where you’re just running in panic trying to survive. The jump scares are actually effective and the enemy design is terrifying. I also really liked how much more brutal and intense this game feels compared to most horror games. The graphics, lighting, and overall setting make …
Summarised from 34 of the 257 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 9, 2026. How summaries are made
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Outlast 2 sits at 79% positive across 294 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Outlast 2 received generally positive reviews from critics but received "mixed or average" reviews for the PlayStation 4 version. Destructoid's Nic Rowen scored the game an 8/10 with the consensus "Impressive effort with a few noticeable problems holding it back. Won't astound everyone but is worth most people's time and cash." James Kozanitis from Game Revolution gave the game a score of 4.5 out of 5 stars saying that "A good horror game should make you dread the idea of playing it, but keep you glued to the screen while you actually are. Outlast 2 is that game. While more involved fans might be disappointed as to how the story resolves, I found it hit the sweet spot between overly…
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Reactions
60 of 397 · most liked firstSuper cozy game, pour yourself a nice cup of tea and relax.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Outlast visibly depicted necrophilia. Outlast 2 has very obvious nods to CSA in it. Both are still on Steam and pretty popular. All this bad faith arguing is simply you sucking the corporate boot because you personally disapprove of the game.
negative · AI labelView post →Beat Outlast 2 after 4 years since I played it! Still quite tense and scariest game I ever played on my experiences. Feel like addicted to the stress lol!
positive · AI labelView post →The first time I played this game, I couldn't stop thinking about it for weeks afterwards. I actually felt a bit traumatised. Not because this is by far the most gruesome game I have ever played (which it is), but because it contains themes that are difficult to digest like child abuse and child suicide. To me, this is far more disturbing than any of the visceral content of the game. Needless to say, this is not a game for everyone, but then if you are playing this because you want to be…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →another year, another indie horror game showcase ✧ (つω-｀)ノswing by twitch.tv/drinksopa this Wednesday to hold my hand ✧ I’m doing an incentive roulette for gifted subs + bits 🧙🏼♀️ merch giveaways included! Ending the night playing Outlast 2 #twitch #horrorgame #indiegame
neutral · AI labelView post →While the game is made well, it lost the "Outlast" identity a bit. Much of the horror was based around shock value, and the campaign barely gives you any time to rest. Every chase sequence leads straight into the next one, and none of them were very enjoyable. On top of that, the story reaches a stage where it's really difficult to understand what is happening and why. I didn't enjoy this game anywhere near as much as the original, if at all.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Turned off the lights. Made the room completely dark. Lowered my screen brightness. Started Outlast. Five minutes later I got jumpscared by my own headset mic. Not the game. The mic. 10/10 experience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gore n Chore, Outlast 1 better. Still a rec cause i do like the concept of collective psychosis although the execution could've gone a whole lot better
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played and finished Outlast 1, Outlast: Whistleblower and Outlast 2 back-to-back. If I'd known it was this endless barrage of jump scares mixed with aimless woodland / corridors wandering, I would've skipped the bundle entirely. The gameplay of Outlast 2 is the perfect encapsulation of the "meh" story: press forward... halt... press forward... halt... rinse and repeat for what feels like an eternity (a bit more than 7 hours for me). It's like a bad horror movie on repeat...*BAAM!*, 20…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Games too damn creepy. I almost nut myself mid-jump scare. Have an extra pair of undies available when you play.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →a relaxing game to play after a long tiring day at work that will fill your brain with dopamine to the point where you wont even be bothered by the horrors beyond your comprehension that are in this game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm streaming again! Gonna be finishing up Outlast 2, which I've really been enjoying again, honestly this game has been so fucking scary, come join us for a good climax! www.twitch.tv/nostalgia_tw...
positive · AI labelView post →there's a post credit scene where easterman shows up on a tv and says to blake, "hello, I would like you to outlast my trials." Chills.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very weak sequel. Expected some hillbilly horror action, but instead most of the game is spent inside school flashbacks and scrappy towers/mines. You don't even see the main villain more than like twice throughout the whole game... It's like 5-6 hours total but feels so stretched out that it legit took me a year to finish because I got really bored midway through and just forgot about it. Meanwhile I finished Outlast 1 within a week because it was a pretty consistent and fun game all…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →**POTENTIAL SPOILERS AHEAD** After finishing Outlast 2, I can understand why it's such a divisive game. A lot of people expected a direct continuation of the first Outlast, but instead Red Barrels went in a completely different direction. Personally, I think that was the right choice. Compared to the first game, Outlast 2 is much more focused on its story and psychological horror. The original was simpler: you were trapped inside Mount Massive Asylum, trying to survive while uncovering what…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →very nice not much blood or evil stuff would give it to a the game to a young child to play ok bye :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →OUTLAST 2 TONIGHT!!! After finishing 1 ive been really wanting to play this one! Once again I know nothing about the game so we'll be going in fully blind! >:DD Streaming at 7pm AEST tonight! www.twitch.tv/daedriccdragon #Vtuber #Outlast #Spooky
neutral · AI labelView post →Outlast 2 @redbarrels.bsky.social Finished it 15 minutes ago. Great great great game. Just not sure I want to replay it soon. #virtualphotography #outlast2 #horror #vprepost #vpsupport
positive · AI labelView post →Outlast 2 @redbarrels.bsky.social Because the second one is also a great game, I told myself 'why not'. For horror fans, the camera is there with a bit more features. Just check by yourself. anticowl.github.io/2025/05/24/O... #virtualphotography #outlast2 #horror #vprepost #vpsupport
positive · AI labelView post →Finished up Outlast 2. I... that's a lot to process right there. I still think I like Whistleblower more but this game had the atmosphere and vibes down solid. I'm gonna do a little reading and get back to you on this one- but overall, I very much enjoyed it (and the trilogy as a whole)
positive · AI labelView post →Hello! I played 30+ horror games this year, and these were the 3 scariest I came across in case anyone wants to play something genuinely terrifying this Halloween 1. From The Darkness 2. Devotion 3. Mortuary Assistant HM: Outlast 2 (Only because it’s scary how bad the game is lol)
negative · AI labelView post →𖤐𖤐𖤐𖤐𖤐 Outlast 2 brings us to a totally different setting than the first game however still delivers the same level of tension and fear. I would actually consider this game the scarier of the 2. They really amped it up a notch. The story being told here is also quite a bit more complex than the first one with the main character not only dealing with the crazed cultists in front of him but also struggling with past trauma that brings you through a nightmare fuelled school setting at certain…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game should've been called Tomb Raider: Dying Light because you'll spend most of your time running from point A to point B while occasionally doing some parkour here and there. The lore and the visuals are brutal but it wasn't memorable for me and the gameplay itself didn't evolve at all since the first game, they tried to make the same game but scarier and they failed miserably. The game kills the fear factor almost immediately. You'll notice pretty early on that stealth is almost…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Outlast 2 is a part of my backlog so there is no question I am extremely late with my review, (June 2026 to be exact) but nevertheless I have completed the game and prepared to present my thoughts. The first thing anyone will notice is it is overwhelmingly dark. The camcorder is a carry over from the original title but the Devs of Outlast 2 do not want you to make any progress without it! You literally can't see anything without night vision and there is now a recording feature that further…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Run from checkpoint A to checkpoint B and get some jumpscares in between. No stealth or thinking required, "survival" aspect of this game is also just some box on a checklist. Only saving grace of this game is story and art design which are solid but it is a game not a movie in the end. Honestly, I bought it cuz it was basically free and has good reviews. Also, I liked Outlast 1 even if not as much as the wider audience. This game felt like a waste of time in comparison, luckily it isn't long.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Masterpiece. I never played it because the internet told me its bad. It makes Outlast 1 look like childs play. The writing is insanely good, the final 20 minutes had me shook. Especially the final two reveals (you know what I mean if you played the game). Wow. This is heavy stuff. 10/10.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Genuinely the most mixed feelings I have on a horror game, but completing this felt more like a chore more than anything else. Graphics are nice, the mechanics are expanded from the first, but it falls flat story-wise and it was not as fun or scary as the original. Having rape being the main driving story factor is not so great and the game tries to overdo the shock factor for a lot of this, like you having to watch child birth. Flash-backs every few minutes piss me off and made me want to quit…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i love this game, it gives a very cozy vibe with a match of happiness while playing. truly recommendable.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →a revolting and shattering yet beautiful story, words cannot describe how much I love this game. By far my favorite out of the entire sequel, really kept me on my toes. Although, Gameplay-wise.. the chase sequences were irritating at times.. but the story made it up to me. I understand the dislikes but I honestly think this game is overhated.. it doesn't ruin the "Outlast spark" at all. Love it love it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →92/100 Let me tell you this, a 15 year old like myself SHOULD NOT BE PLAYING THIS GAME. I'll explain it a bit more later. It's hard to hate an Outlast game, and this is no exception. I do think the first one was better, but this also is a good game. I beat it in one sitting, which took me 5.5 hours (yeah, I'm a loser). GAMEPLAY: It follows that traditional Outlast style. You are defenseless, but you can run and hide. You also get a video camera, so you can record stuff and use NV as well…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →for me personally i prefer outlast 1 ..it was more scarier and both the story and the ending was clear, and it was easier to finish in one sit But this also worth it i think so many people will enjoy it 👌🏻
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Whoo! Played through all of Outlast 2 on stream in one go. It really is my favorite Outlast game. It's structured so well.
positive · AI labelView post →TL;DR: Bad sequel Worse in all aspects compared to the first game and isn't worth your time if you want more like it. This is different in not a good way. I just can't deal with this game. Now I didn't exactly love the first game, but this game is just bad. The setting and story isn't nowhere near as interesting or scary and overall is just worse in pretty much all ways except graphically. It's so dark and so many enemies, and being more open ended areas leads to frustrating moments getting…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →✨Thank you everyone for the warming, chaotic comeback stream. Means alot to see yall show so much love and hear me talk all day long. *Thanks for the subs, bits, and new followers. I love you so much! Be ready for a scary game tomorrow at 2pm PST- We gonna do Outlast 2
neutral · AI labelView post →to be honest, the graphic is cool and whatever but the MC is too nerfed with the whole healing and stamina mechanism. Also the story forces you to read everything, if you miss just one thing you will be confused the rest of the game. Also the world design is too repetitive, It's either confusing ahh forest, schools, or some random houses/huts, probably the mine thats kinda different. Also, compared to the first entry, the game relies too much on infrared, without it you'll be completely blind,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Outlast 2 takes a very different direction compared to the first game. The world is more open and less claustrophobic, compared to Outlast 1. The game introduces stealth mechanics more frequently, and at times it can feel repetitive or like the gameplay is being stretched to increase overall length. However, when it comes to disturbing content, this game goes even further. The horror leans heavily into psychological and cruel themes, including extremely dark matter. It feels more creepy and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wow, don't even know where to start with this one. Calling it an absolutely heart-rending and horrifying narrative would be an understatement, the level of care put into it is undeniable. I've seen many complaints in reviews and it's mostly from people that did not give this game the time that it deserves. Record everything. Collect every note. Read every single line. Watch every single recording. It is worth it. This game is a vast improvement from the first in almost every single way. The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it is scary indeed, whole horror is in lore. amazing game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Outlast 2 is such a creepy game. Need them to come out with 3 now.
positive · AI labelView post →This Game Scares the ♥♥♥♥ Out of Me Okay, let me talk about Outlast 2 for a minute. When I first got into Outlast, I didn't even know what it was. A friend of mine who has since passed away—God bless him, I hope he's happy—introduced me to the series. I remember him playing the first Outlast, and that ♥♥♥♥ scared the living hell out of me. I was literally hiding under the sheets while watching him play it. I was THAT scared. Eventually, I bought the game myself, and I immediately regretted…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game does an amazing job with sound design and psychological horror. You never really feel safe, especially during chase sequences where you’re just running in panic trying to survive. The jump scares are actually effective and the enemy design is terrifying. I also really liked how much more brutal and intense this game feels compared to most horror games. The graphics, lighting, and overall setting make everything feel dirty, hopeless, and terrifying. The story can get confusing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Outlast 2 has enough components in it to be a good game. Yet it underutilizes so many aspects, that I felt underwhelmed when it was all done. Sometimes the game wants to be an open stealth game, then it expects you to know that its now an on-rails chase game and punishes you for trying to play it like the former. Scripted triggers are so transparent that the illusion becomes ruined quite quickly, and you start playing around them, rather than the enemies. Its story has good elements, but…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Think it's a little weaker then the first game. First game gave me a bit more of fright with the environment, but not to say this game is bad, it's a great time, just didn't scare me as much. Can't believe ants are that powerful.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game starts with a challenging premise: living up to its predecessor, one of the best horror games ever and possibly the scariest. Blake has almost no charisma, but the narrative surrounding him is intriguing, mysterious, and engaging. The story now focuses almost entirely on religious themes, which help establish a dark and immersive atmosphere. While the lore isn’t as complex as in the first game, the storytelling is compelling, and it picks up pace in the later chapters, though some…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I loved the notes in Outlast, they're short and super interesting but they doubled with each game and by Outlast 2 every single document is so long for so little information I just stopped reading them :(
negative · AI labelView post →ICYMI! A really fun ep of the PlayStation Plus Game Club with KFBF, The Portland Kevin, where we talk all things Outlast 2!!! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...
neutral · AI labelView post →Heyyy guess what? Streaming again! Lmao, playing Outlast 2 today! May finish it in one sitting who knows! It's a genuinely terrifying game, come check it out www.twitch.tv/nostalgia_tw...
positive · AI labelView post →All these people coming out of the woodwork trying to tell me The Evil Within is actually a flawless masterpiece: please stop lying to yourselves. More importantly, stop lying to me. You know damn well that first game was like Re4, Outlast 2, and Silent Hill 4 had an assbaby with dementia.
neutral · AI labelView post →Well, the previos title was, in my opinion, much better. the enemies are teleporting when you are trying to push something, story is not so great but its fun to play but it lasts only for 5 hours.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This year I’m moving more towards becoming a horror game streamer so I need some horror games suggestions I’ve already best Outlast & need to do it’s DLC I already already own: Little Nightmares Outlast 2 Alien Isolation Subnautica
neutral · AI labelView post →*NO SPOILER REVIEW* I wanted to like this game. While I liked the setting and larger narrative it offers, it is in many ways inferior to the first installment. Outlast (the original) was an important game because the formula it found was effective. That formula being: dis-empowerment + chase sequences + stealth. Mix with it a great atmosphere and you have a recipe for a kick-ass debut title. Outlast II, unfortunately, fails to improve upon any aspects of this formula. The enemy AI is…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! 🎃 Which game should I play tonight (9pm GMT) to celebrate? Outlast 2, or Mouthwashing?
neutral · AI labelView post →❤️ Live now with Outlast 2! From a charity stream incentive, we have our first horror game for the best month of the year! If this is not to your taste, we'll be starting Ys tonight - I understand horror's not everyone's cuppa! 🎃 www.twitch.tv/chrysuscoris 🎃
neutral · AI labelView post →A really good horror game. It’s pretty overhated just because it isn’t as good as the first one, which I can understand, but I still think it’s a really good game. I especially enjoyed the School sections. The whole game feels pretty cryptic, which also fits really well with the plot and makes you question what is actually going on. Some parts were genuinely stressful and did a great job creating tension. There were also some pretty annoying sections where it felt like you had to blindly try…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The vibe is super different from the original but it's still Outlast at heart. It's a lot more open and therefore scarier. It's a lot more depressing and sadder than the first game, and I would say deeper on an emotional level. The two games are not really connected in terms of story, but the lore definitely is. The thing is, you won't know that unless you've looked it up online. There are many story elements that are unexplained in the game, which I didn't like, but all in all it was an…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Got to the end after playing on nightmare and felt like Blake, Empty, Eyes heavy, And so glad for it to be over.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really scary for half the length of the game but by the end it's extremely repetitive with chase sequences and such
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played Outlast 2 right after Whistleblower (which I surprisingly loved) and held hopes that maybe I would like it a little, even though I didn't like Outlast very much - mostly because of the ending. And oh boy... I disliked it even more than the first game. If you like survival horror games, I guess Outlast is kind of a breakthrough in the genre (from what I've heard) and stuff, but for me, who isn't really into it and focus on other stuff, like the plot, gameplay, etc, it was a big…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →THIS STREAM IS NOT FOR KIDDOS... I'm playing OUTLAST 2 for the first time! 👻111 bits scare alerts ON! 😱 🔴SPOOKY SUNDAY IS LIVE! 🔴 its pee pant time www.twitch.tv/attacracc seriously explicit content warnings are ON for this game!! BE AWARE THERE WILL BE SWEARS!!
neutral · AI labelView post →Red Barrels DOES NOT disappoints Outlast 2 is an indirect sequel to Outlast 1. I loved playing Outlast 1 but the graphics were not the best. Outlast 2 on the other hand, absolutely killed it with the visuals!!! The difference is day and night. The company really put in a lot of efforts into it. The game is slightly longer than Outlast 1 which is a good thing, I expect Outlast 3 to be longer than this hahaha (The company has actually confirmed it's planning). The storyline is really well…
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