20 Most Critically Adored Horror Video Games Of All Time
2. Outlast
Rating: 80
A surprising hit for the PC and consoles, Outlast doesn't really experiment with the horror formula or try to innovate in any way - it simply wants to scare as many people as it can.
With the player incapable of combat, the game is all about survival, stealth and nervy moments. In addition, oftentimes, the player's only source of light is the night vision function on a camcorder... with a limited battery supply.
Presented in a similar format to found footage horror films, Outlast pays homage to the genre in its entirety, throwing jump scares and a constant sense of unease at the player to ensure it's an experience that isn't quickly forgotten.