18 Best Survival Horror Video Games Of All Time

15. Outlast

Of all the underused elements of silver screen horror that barely make an appearance in-game, Outlast took the notion of found footage - or rather, night vision handheld camerawork, and built a game around it.

Investigating a dilapidated asylum after an ominous message draws you in, one Miles Upshur seemingly forgot to pack the batteries, as you'll soon be exploring each and every nook and cranny through the lens of a forever-dying camcorder. Hold the lens up and you'll illuminate what's right ahead, but as can be expected, many rooms aren't anywhere near as empty as you think.

Outlast's blend of Blair Witch-style pupil-illumination and destitute human misery combines to form one of the most engrossing horror titles on the market - one that's surprisingly well bolstered by its fantastically expansive DLC, The Whistleblower.