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Outlast 2
Outlast 2 introduces you to Sullivan Knoth and his followers, who left our wicked world behind to give birth to Temple Gate, a town, deep in the wilderness and hidden from civilization. Knoth and his flock are preparing for the tribulations of the end of times and you’re right in the thick of it.
What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Data as of 2026-05-20.
What reviewers agree on
41 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“nice game, spooky and silly yay”
“veryy good game, the feeling when you get chased by the enemy is very scary”
“this gaem woth my money i finish this game in hard mode and i so enjoy being kill and casing by the vilain and i also like the ending so unpredictable. after all 10/10 a litthe bit better than outlast 1”
19 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“Omg chat I literally love this game. The graphics are stunning! I absolutely love the whole southern gothic atmosphere that the game has got going for it! And the voice actors all do phenomenal jobs!! While I definitely…”
“this gaem woth my money i finish this game in hard mode and i so enjoy being kill and casing by the vilain and i also like the ending so unpredictable. after all 10/10 a litthe bit better than outlast 1”
14 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“made it about half way through ✅ -looks nice and runs well -atmosphere thats it ❌ -unbearable plot armor/very predictable -not scary in the slightest -pure shock value with the excuse of this religious cult trope, which…”
“graphically impressive, otherwise boring and predictable. the latter half completely removes you from whats actually happening and instead explains the characters past regrets, which wouldn't make sense were it not for…”
“Omg chat I literally love this game. The graphics are stunning! I absolutely love the whole southern gothic atmosphere that the game has got going for it! And the voice actors all do phenomenal jobs!! While I definitely…”
6 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“damn great audio design, I got pretty lost in the meaning of the story but it was great, atmospheric game”
“Omg chat I literally love this game. The graphics are stunning! I absolutely love the whole southern gothic atmosphere that the game has got going for it! And the voice actors all do phenomenal jobs!! While I definitely…”
“Outlast 2 doesnt bad, gameplay is good, sounds, graphics is good too but abt the story i think outlast better than outlast 2 and abt character in outlast 2 Its not very memorable”
4 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“Not Even 6 hours in and according to people im not even past the middle point of the game, This ♥♥♥♥ is mortfying, Id say on par with the original game and better than the whistleblower dlc(Ik its a dlc) definetly a…”
“This shows you how simple game mechanics can make a really immersive and enthralling game. This was a much bigger game than I expected and you wont be disappointed. If you love resident evil then you'll like this. Some…”
“Acho o primeiro jogo um pouco melhor por ter personagens mais memoráveis e ser um jogo que ocorre o tempo todo em um local fechado. Mas ainda sim, eu acho o Outlast 2 muito bom. Ele consegue trazer tanto medo quanto o…”
17 of the 103 reviews raise this · 9 of them still recommend the game.
“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…”
“made it about half way through ✅ -looks nice and runs well -atmosphere thats it ❌ -unbearable plot armor/very predictable -not scary in the slightest -pure shock value with the excuse of this religious cult trope, which…”
“graphically impressive, otherwise boring and predictable. the latter half completely removes you from whats actually happening and instead explains the characters past regrets, which wouldn't make sense were it not for…”
15 of the 103 reviews raise this · 8 of them still recommend the game.
“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…”
“damn great audio design, I got pretty lost in the meaning of the story but it was great, atmospheric game”
“made it about half way through ✅ -looks nice and runs well -atmosphere thats it ❌ -unbearable plot armor/very predictable -not scary in the slightest -pure shock value with the excuse of this religious cult trope, which…”
4 of the 103 reviews raise this · 3 of them still recommend the game.
“I don't know what to think. The game isn't bad, the jump scares are effective and well-crafted and placed, but everything else...the enemies are incredibly stupid (I played in nightmare mode). Everything is simplified,…”
“• really strong cinematic horror experience • whilst a great game it is just a glorified walking simulator so if the "survival" aspect of horror is what you enjoy this game isn't for you • very much needed visual…”
“The messiah is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ impossible, 5th time still can't get it, got ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 2 hours into the game.”
3 of the 103 reviews raise this · 2 of them still recommend the game.
“This game honestly sucks it's aged horribly. You get stuck every 5 minutes it's so hard to figure out where to go. I just beat Outlast 1 and Whistleblower they were great I only got stuck maybe once or twice but in…”
“Outlast 2 is the kind of game you buy twice and play once and that is a completely valid relationship to have with it. And this is where I stand as I've only put one hour into my recent play. Red Barrels took what…”
“got jumpscared by a window 10/10 would not play again”
Counted across 103 English reviews, sampled to match this game's 91.3% positive rating · as of 2026-05-20
“holy frickin' cinema, this is a masterpiece (and F you Steam for not counting my hours, I literally finished the whole game, fym 5 hours)”
— a player, Steam review · 5 hrs played“outlast 2 is not for the weak, I've played a lot of horror games but this one scares the hell outta me, it gives me so much anxiety even if you play it multiple times it never fails to scare you. the lore and gameplay is very disturbing and terrifying. the game is almost 10…”
— a player, Steam review · 18 hrs played“8/10, one of the best horror games I've played in a minute. Not what I was expecting at all, and was super impressed by both its story as well as its horror elements. This game is not for everyone. There’s a lot gore, nudity, and sacrilegious content that might offend some…”
— a player, Steam review · 8 hrs playedPlayer activity
Monthly average concurrent players. Live count fetched 2026-07-24 00:11 UTC · history via SteamCharts.
Achievement stats
Global completion rates across all Steam players — a data view of how far people actually get. Source: Steam official stats · as of 2026-07-25.
Price tracking
US-region pricing (USD), sampled twice daily by our own tracker since 2026-07-11. Steam prices vary by region — always confirm your local price on Steam.
Regional prices at last sample, in local currency — Steam sets each region's price independently.
Cheapest → most expensive, converted to USD at ECB reference rates (2026-07-24). Relative comparison only.
Latest official news
Developer announcements via the Steam news API — links go to the original posts. More across all games on the news hub.
New patch: Story Mode
The new Story Mode of Outlast 2 allows players to experience the game with minimal challenges, fewer enemy encounters and more breathing room to fully immerse yourself in the universe. It is still pos
New patch: Story Mode
The new Story Mode of Outlast 2 allows players to experience the game with minimal challenges, fewer enemy encounters and more breathing room to fully immerse yourself in the universe. It is still pos
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Screenshots
Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.
Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-20.
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Indie |
| Player tags | Horror · Psychological Horror · Survival Horror · First-Person · Gore · Singleplayer · Dark · Atmospheric · Violent · Mature · Survival · Action (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Trading Cards · Steam Cloud · Remote Play on TV · Family Sharing |
| Languages | English * , French * , Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Portuguese - Brazil, Japanese, Polish, Simplified Chinese * |
| Controller | Full support |
| Achievements | 24 |
| Estimated owners | 1,000,000 – 2,000,000 (SteamSpy) |
| Official site | http://www.redbarrelsgames.com/games/outlast-2/ |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
Minimum: OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bits Processor: Intel Core i3-530 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4870 DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 30 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Additional Notes: Targetting 720p @ 30 fps