Question 1

How scary is Outlast?

Accepted Answer

Outlast is rated Terrifying with a community scare score of 85/100 on HowScaryIs. Outlast is a combat-free survival horror game. You play as a journalist with no weapons, relying entirely on stealth, hiding in lockers and under beds, and running to survive. A night-vision camcorder is your only tool, and it runs on batteries you must scavenge throughout the asylum. Running out of batteries in dark areas can force you back to a checkpoint.

The game combines heavy jump scares, relentless chase sequences, and near-total darkness. Enemies actively search hiding spots, including opening lockers while you are inside. Gore is present throughout, with mutilated bodies and violent enemy encounters. The helplessness of having no combat options is a central design choice.

Players on community forums consistently cite the chase sequences as the most stressful element. Enemies are fast and persistent, and being cornered with no way to fight back creates sustained panic. The darkness and battery management add pressure even during quieter sections.

Repeated deaths in the same sections can reduce the impact of individual scares, as enemy patterns become predictable over time. Checkpoints are reasonably frequent, limiting how much progress is lost on death. There are no difficulty options, so the experience is the same for all players.

Question 2

Is Outlast scary?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Outlast is rated Terrifying (85/100) on HowScaryIs.

Question 3

Does Outlast have jump scares?

Accepted Answer

Outlast's jump scares are rated None by the community on HowScaryIs.

Question 4

How gory is Outlast?

Accepted Answer

Outlast's gore is rated None by the community on HowScaryIs.

Question 5

Is Outlast psychologically scary?

Accepted Answer

Outlast's psychological horror is rated None by the community on HowScaryIs.

Question 6

Can you fight back in Outlast?

Accepted Answer

Outlast's helplessness is rated Empowered on HowScaryIs. Players retain reasonable ability to defend themselves.

Question 7

How atmospheric is Outlast?

Accepted Answer

Outlast's atmosphere is rated Neutral by the community on HowScaryIs.

Question 8

Is Outlast appropriate for children?

Accepted Answer

Outlast is rated Terrifying (85/100) on HowScaryIs and carries a ESRB M age rating. Not recommended for young children.