Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 - 64 bits * Processeur : 2.2 GHz Dual Core CPU Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX / ATI Radeon HD 3xxx series DirectX : Version 9.0c Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible Notes supplémentaires : * 32 bits systems are not officially supported, but should work if configured to provide 3Gb of user-mode address space. See or
Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 - 64 bits Processeur : 2.8 GHz Quad Core CPU Mémoire vive : 3 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1GB NVIDIA GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 6850 or better DirectX : Version 9.0c Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible
Outlast
Outlast haunts players with its relentless dread, a signature element that defines the entire experience. The title gathered 137,280 reviews on Steam, with 96 % of them rating it favorably, and most players praise its compelling gameplay and immersive audio. Despite a small number of bug complaints, the game remains a standout in the horror genre.
What it's about: 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.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 92 | 80 | 7 | 5 |
| Story / writing | 43 | 39 | 1 | 3 |
| Audio / music | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 15 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| Value for money | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Content / longevity | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Performance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 8 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.9 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 21, 2013 · All-time low: €2.51 (Jun 25, 2020)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 14 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 12,9 % of players.
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Strengths
- Atmosphere: 66 mentions, making it the defining feature of the game
- Gameplay: 80 positive mentions out of 92, an 87 % positivity rate
- Audio: 17 positive mentions out of 17, a perfect 100 % positivity
- Story: 39 positive mentions out of 43, a 90 % positivity rate
- Long playtime: 36 reviews with >25 h playtime and 97 % favorable sentiment
Weaknesses
- Bugs: 4 negative mentions out of 4, 100 % negative impact
- UI: 2 negative mentions out of 2, 100 % negative impact
Who is it for?
Fans of atmospheric horror who appreciate a tense, story‑driven experience will find Outlast rewarding. The game’s focus on immersion and dread makes it ideal for players ready to confront its unsettling world.
Is Outlast worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 96% of 137,280 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Atmosphere. Current price: 14,79€.
Verdict
Outlast’s reputation as a horror staple is firmly backed by an overwhelmingly positive reception and sustained player engagement. While technical glitches appear in a handful of reviews, the game’s strengths far outweigh theseต้องฝาก. Its chilling atmosphere, tight gameplay, and high engagement keep it a must‑play for genre enthusiasts.
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