Outlast 2 similar games & best alternatives

Outlast 2

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One • 2017

Should you play it?

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 works
  • Intense psychological horror atmosphere
  • Strong story with religious and trauma themes
  • High-quality graphics and sound design
  • Immersive environments and exploration
  • Challenging stealth and chase gameplay
Things to keep in mind
  • Story can be confusing and convoluted
  • Linear gameplay with limited player agency
  • Some find chase sequences frustrating
  • Lack of combat or varied gameplay mechanics
  • Limited replay value after first playthrough

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Outlast

  • Dead Seater

  • Dungeon Nightmares II : The Memory

  • ARAYA

  • Unspoken

  • Slender: The Arrival

  • The Night of the Scissors

  • Remothered: Tormented Fathers

  • Wick
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Dungeon Nightmares II : The Memory

  • Unspoken

  • The Night of the Scissors
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Escapism

    NO-SKIN
  • Thrill

    Visage
  • Violence

    Outlast

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Outlast 2: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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    "Players have some freedom to explore and choose paths, but gameplay is largely linear and scripted."

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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  • Cooperation

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    "Entirely single-player with no cooperative gameplay."

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  • Creativity

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  • Escapism

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    "Strong psychological horror and surreal themes provide immersive escape from reality."

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    "Strong psychological horror theme provides intense escape from reality through fear and suspense."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for horror experience and exploration, no obligation or pressure noted."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Limited evidence of experimentation; gameplay is straightforward with some exploration but mostly routine tasks."

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    "Some exploration and use of camera tools, but largely linear and scripted gameplay limits experimentation."

  • Exploration

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    "Players explore various detailed locations and interact with many objects, though environments are limited and linear."

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  • Expression

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    "No social or community features; strictly solo play."

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  • Status

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  • Story

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    "Strong narrative focus with environmental storytelling, lore, and psychological horror elements."

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  • Value

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