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The Outlast Trials

The Outlast Trials

Red Barrels invites you to experience mind-numbing terror, this time with friends. Whether you go through the trials alone or in teams, if you survive long enough and complete the therapy, Murkoff will happily let you leave… but will you be the same?

92%
Very Positive
DeveloperRed Barrels
PublisherRed Barrels
Release DateMar 5, 2024
$39.99
Peak Players36.3K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
Indie
AI Review Summary

The Outlast Trials successfully adapts the franchise's signature horror into a high-intensity co-op experience that players describe as a chaotic and violent therapy simulator. While it offers a polished gameplay loop and frequent content updates, the experience is currently marred by significant server instability and controversy regarding the use of AI-generated assets.

Pros

  • Exceptional co-op horror experience that manages to remain genuinely scary even with multiple players.95%
  • High-quality graphics and immersive atmosphere that capture a horror theme park aesthetic.85%
  • Satisfying and chaotic gameplay mechanics, such as using bricks and physical interactions to survive.80%
  • Strong live-service support with frequent updates and an engaging core gameplay loop.75%
  • Highly effective as a social game for groups of friends looking for intense, cooperative action.90%

Cons

  • Persistent server issues including frequent crashes, lag, and insufferable rubber-banding.90%
  • Criticism regarding the developer's use of generative AI for in-game assets and posters.80%
  • Objectives and gameplay can become repetitive and feel like a grind over long play sessions.70%
  • Matchmaking difficulties and long wait times to find full lobbies for specific trials.60%
  • Lack of basic quality-of-life features such as a native FOV adjustment slider.50%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers frequently compare the cooperative appeal and intensity to Helldivers 2.
  • The game features a high percentage of credible reviewers with over 10 hours of playtime.
  • The addition of PvP elements has proven controversial among the established player base.
Confidence: 61%
Based on the 200 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 21, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
4.0K
Peak · last 90 days
17.9K
All-time peak
36.3K

Price

Current price
$39.99
Lowest tracked
$11.99since Jan 3, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
89%
All-time positive
92%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews111.2K
Positive: 102.9K (92%)Negative: 8.4K (8%)

1%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

74h

Avg Playtime at Review

83%

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