Outlast is an online survival horror video game developed and published by Red Barrels. It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in 2014. The game follows protagonist Miles Upshur as he investigates the Mount Massive Asylum, and the events leading up to its closure. Outlast has been praised for its horror elements, atmosphere, and tension, but criticized for its slow-paced gameplay.
Gameplay
Outlast is a survival horror game in which the player takes control of investigative journalist Miles Upshur as he investigates a psychiatric hospital called Mount Massive Asylum. Players must explore the environment and avoid detection by the asylum's hostile inhabitants. Outlast contains no weapons; instead, players must use stealth and running to avoid enemies. The game contains a night vision camera which players can use to see in the dark, but its battery drains quickly.
Online Multiplayer
Outlast does not feature any online multiplayer modes. However, players can join other players in the game's online co-op mode, which allows two players to join forces and explore the asylum together. Unfortunately, the co-op mode does not feature any competitive aspects, and the players cannot interact with each other.