Outlive

About

"Outlive is a first-person survival horror game set in a post-apocalyptic world where a virus, potentially created by the government, has infected most of the population. As the player, you must outsmart enemies, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from labs to prove the government's involvement. This game is created by a passionate indie studio, consisting of a father and son, who have been working on the game since 2019."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

stability3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game effectively creates a tense and creepy atmosphere, reminiscent of Outlast, with well-executed jump scares that catch players off guard.
Despite being developed by a small team, the game features enjoyable puzzles and a solid level design that keeps players engaged.
The visuals and sound effects contribute to the immersive experience, and the developers are responsive to player feedback, indicating potential for future improvements.

The game suffers from pacing issues, with a slow start and a lackluster ending that leaves players wanting more story and resolution.
Keycard and key finding mechanics can become tedious, as many objectives revolve around locating these items, which may frustrate players.
Some gameplay elements, such as enemy AI and certain puzzles, feel underdeveloped or glitchy, detracting from the overall experience.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is set in a post-apocalyptic world, focusing on the protagonist's mission to expose a chemical disposal facility, but many players feel it lacks depth and backstory, particularly towards the ending. While the atmosphere is effectively gloomy and the narrative is engaging, some reviewers express a desire for more context and resolution, suggesting potential for a sequel. Overall, the story is considered interesting and immersive, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
- “Outlive's story immerses you in a post-apocalyptic world filled with mutants, where you must solve puzzles and run to survive.”
- “The overall experience, complete with jump scares, palpable tension, and a thought-provoking storyline, more than compensates for this minor flaw.”
- “It is unique and has an interesting story.”
- “I finished it in 3 hours of play and I thought the ending could have used a bit more story. The reason you are there is to expose the chemical disposal facility, so it would have been fun to see a bit more backstory.”
- “You never get to find out his story, which could make for a compelling sequel.”
- “I finished it in 2 days of play and thought the ending could have included more story. The whole reason you are there is to expose the facility for its chemical dumping, so it would have been interesting to see more of the aftermath.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Outlive is characterized by intense, thought-provoking puzzles and a constant sense of danger, keeping players engaged and on edge. While the game features unique mechanics, such as navigating obstacles and solving environmental challenges, some elements, like the crawling monster, are underutilized outside of cutscenes. Overall, it offers a solid experience for fans of horror survival games, blending traditional mechanics with innovative gameplay features.
- “Intense gameplay, thought-provoking puzzles, and danger seemingly at every turn will have you at the edge of your seat.”
- “Outlive provides an exciting horror survival adventure with some unique gameplay features, like the puzzles, where you have to find, for instance, a valve or a lever, and jump over a moving fence with a wagon, so you have to be quick with it.”
- “There is one enemy that you only see in cutscenes that would fit into the gameplay part of the game really well, but for some reason it is never used outside of cutscenes; I'm talking about the crawling monster.”
- “However, if you're a fan of horror survival games, it's a must-try at its current price and for the gameplay it offers.”
- “Outlive provides an exciting horror survival adventure with some unique gameplay features, like the puzzles, where you have to find, for instance, a valve or a lever, and like jump over the fence with a wagon that is moving, so you have to be quick with it.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its clever design and effective level creation, enhancing the overall experience. While the graphics may not be state-of-the-art, they complement the game's mood, which intensifies as players progress, creating a progressively heavier and more immersive environment.
- “And from what I have seen, I guess the son played a lot of horror games, because this game is cleverly designed in both atmosphere and gameplay.”
- “They do a really good job with the atmosphere and level design.”
- “The graphics, while not cutting-edge, suit the game's atmosphere.”
- “Atmosphere honestly at first, you may not feel much, but the more you progress, the heavier it gets, and that's a lot to say.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are described as gloomy and fitting for the game's atmosphere, effectively utilizing purchased models that blend well with the story and setting. While not cutting-edge, the visuals reflect a strong attention to detail and love from the developers, earning a solid reception, especially for an indie title. Overall, there is potential for future graphical improvements, and the developers are responsive to community feedback.
- “The visuals are gloomy and oppressive, as they are supposed to be, and the models, albeit purchased, are used very well; they perfectly blend in both the story and the setting.”
- “The graphics, while not cutting-edge, suit the game's atmosphere.”
- “Though the graphics are somewhat dated, I still think they are solid, especially for an indie title.”
- “Not the highest end graphics or textures, but you can still tell a lot of love was put into this game.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report a stable experience with minimal issues, noting only a couple of minor glitches related to item pickups. The game runs smoothly and is considered worth its price, even when received for free.
- “I encountered no glitches or errors, apart from two batteries that couldn't be picked up, and I had more than enough already.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I was impressed by the overall stability; I didn't experience any lag or performance issues.”