Outlast 2 similar games & best alternatives

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Outlast 2

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

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Dread Flats

  • Dead Seater

  • Apartament 1406: Horror

  • Outlast

  • Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle

  • The Story of Henry Bishop

Less violent

Games that feels like Outlast 2 but with less combat and destruction

  • Unforgiving - A Northern Hymn

  • A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead

  • Layers of Fear

  • Wounded - The Beginning

  • SOMA

  • Lethe - Episode One

More relaxing

Games that feels like Outlast 2 but with a more relaxing feel

  • Hollowbody

  • I'm counting to 6...

  • The Alien Cube

  • The Land of Pain

  • 港詭實錄ParanormalHK

  • Paper Dolls: Original / 纸人

More expressive

Games that feels like Outlast 2 but with more self-expression and customization

  • Them and Us

  • Eternal Evil

  • Fear The Timeloop

  • Total Chaos

  • Resident Evil 2

  • Tormented Souls 2

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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, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 21/08/2026