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The Outlast Trials

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About this game

Developer description

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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?SYNOPSIS Set in the era of the Cold War, human guinea pigs are involuntarily recruited by the good folks at the Murkoff Corporation to test advanced methods of brainwashing and mind control. In a world of distrust, fear, and violence, your morals will be challenged, your endurance tested, and your sanity crushed. All in the name of progress, science, and profit.SURVIVE: SOLO OR COOP You’re all prisoners of Murkoff trapped inside their facility. You can choose to complete the trials by yourself or you can tackle them in a team of 2, 3, or 4 players. Coop is never forced when it comes to mandatory objectives but working together can be highly beneficial. Whatever the number of players in your party, it’s about surviving and getting out.…

Player sentiment

What players actually say

All Steam reviews ↗

93%positive · Very Positive

44.9K Steam reviews · Oct 28, 2026

“Early Access Review Here's an actual review of the game instead of overused memes. It's a PvE, match-based system with single-player or up to 4-player coop (including matchmaking to find groups.) You create a character with an average customization system, and seem to gain currency + experience by complet…”

jul

30.8h played · 2.2K helpful

Steam ↗

“in this latest update they just did away with FOMO and released EVERY past event's cosmetics and whatnot to get with currency you just earn ingame by playing the game. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, other developers take notes”

Uncle Ho

41.9h played · 441 helpful

Steam ↗

“Scary until it isn't, then it's just a fun challenge. Kinda works for the plot, too. Desensitizing you to all the horrible stuff happening. And now you have human impostors. Fun times.”

Antumarin

324h played · 380 helpful

Steam ↗

“Product received for free This game has good potential to be a replacement drug for curing constipation.”

90.7h played · 646 helpful

Steam ↗

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Specs

System requirements

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minimum

Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 2 GB or Radeon R7 360, 2 GB or Intel Arc A310, 4GB
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 40 GB available space
Additional Notes: Low 720p @ 30 FPS, DX11, Ray Tracing OFF

recommended

Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: WIndows 10
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, 8 GB or Intel Arc A580, 8GB
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 40 GB available space
Additional Notes: High 1080p @ 60 FPS, DX12, Ray Tracing OFF

FAQ

Common questions

When was The Outlast Trials released?＋

Steam lists the release date as Mar 5, 2024.

What platforms is The Outlast Trials available on?＋

Windows

How is The Outlast Trials reviewed on Steam?＋

Very Positive — 93% of 44.9K steam reviews are positive, captured Oct 28, 2026.