Outpost

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Outpost is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Open Mid Interactive and was released on May 1, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Outpost brings the perfect mix between survival and roguelike gameplay. Start the game in a randomly generated environment and try to make it through as many nights as possible. How long can you survive?

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 617 reviews

gameplay33 positive mentions

grinding36 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay that combines tower defense and resource management, providing a unique experience.
The game is free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience and offering good value for the content provided.
Charming graphics and a relaxing soundtrack enhance the overall atmosphere, making it enjoyable to play.

Gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, especially in the later stages, which may deter some players.
Some players experience technical issues, such as bugs and performance problems, which can disrupt the gaming experience.
The lack of a tutorial or clear instructions can lead to confusion for new players, making it difficult to understand game mechanics.

gameplay
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
55%
7%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by challenging survival mechanics that create a sense of urgency, but it suffers from a steep learning curve and repetitive tasks that can lead to monotony. While the blend of tower defense and survival elements offers a unique experience, many players find the core gameplay loop lacking in variety and engaging mechanics, which may deter some. Overall, those willing to invest time into mastering the game may find it rewarding, but the gameplay balance and content depth need improvement for a more satisfying experience.
- “Challenging survival mechanics: the game's survival mechanics, such as managing hunger, thirst, and health, provide a sense of urgency and challenge.”
- “The gameplay is amazing; everything about it is satisfying to play.”
- “I really dig the concept, and the progressive arcade-style gameplay is easy to sink some time into.”
- “Steep learning curve: Outpost's complex mechanics and lack of tutorials can make it difficult for new players to learn and adapt.”
- “Repetitive gameplay: The game's repetitive tasks, such as gathering resources and crafting items, can become monotonous and feel like a chore.”
- “To more accurately put it, this game is a tower defense with extremely boring and unreasonably punishing resource collection mechanics and upgrades gained after failure.”
music
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
39%
5%
The music in the game is widely praised for its immersive and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. While many players find the soundtrack charming and enjoyable, some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant highlight, contributing to the game's appeal and encouraging players to support the developers.
- “The soundtrack for the game is great; it's got a fair amount of content and a minimalist but stylish aesthetic and atmosphere.”
- “The best part is the super calming music and graphics.”
- “The music alone makes this game worth playing.”
- “For the love of god, mute all sound and play music though.”
- “It doesn't offer anything new to the genre; its graphics are highly simplistic and the sound and music are on par with something you'd get for free.”
- “I'd just suggest having Spotify or something for music because the music gets a little old after a bit as it's a single looping track on every stage - which... that is legitimately my only complaint about the game.”
graphics
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
52%
6%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a simplistic yet charming art style that many players find cute and relaxing, contributing to an immersive atmosphere. While some reviews note that the visuals can be inconsistent or lack depth, the overall aesthetic is appreciated for its calming effect and suitability for the gameplay. Additionally, the game offers graphics tweaking options and supports 4K resolution, enhancing the visual experience for players who value customization.
- “Immersive atmosphere: the outpost's atmospheric soundtrack and detailed graphics create a sense of immersion, drawing players into the game's world.”
- “The graphics are pretty stylish, unique, and perfectly fitting the gameplay.”
- “This game has nice graphics and is a really fun game to play; it's free, which makes it even better!”
- “Art style is extremely simple, and there is a lot of progression (at least for some who haven't played much roguelites before).”
- “It's a simple game, graphics are very boring and inconsistent, but that's not why you play free games.”
- “It doesn't offer anything new to the genre, its graphics are highly simplistic and the sound and music are on par with something you'd get for free.”
grinding
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
2%
95%
The reviews indicate that the game features significant grinding, particularly in the later stages, which can lead to a repetitive and tedious experience for many players. While some enjoy the grind and find it rewarding, others feel it hampers replayability and overall enjoyment, especially when progress feels slow or unbalanced. Overall, the game is seen as fun but often requires too much grinding to achieve meaningful upgrades or advancements.
- “Definitely not too grindy if you find some decent strategies to last long enough.”
- “Just too much grinding required to make any real progress with little sense of actual progress.”
- “Too much grinding required to advance for such a repetitive experience.”
- “The game itself is boring, grindy, and lacks content.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal or nonexistent, with many players noting a lack of narrative depth and direction. The repetitive gameplay and reliance on procedural generation further detract from any potential storytelling, leaving players feeling unengaged and without a clear purpose. Overall, the absence of a compelling story is a common theme in the reviews.
- “ epic story”
- “ epic story”
- “A: a funny story that, I was doing a Google search for an old early 90's game that is currently being remade”
- “Limited storyline: the game's narrative is minimal, leaving players without a clear sense of purpose or direction.”
- “The game features no proper level design or game/story flow/plot, as they opted to try to use samey repetitive procgen algorithms as a substitute for adding such content to the game, to avoid doing the important job of level/map design.”
- “It's lovely and relaxing but can't recommend since our time should have better use and this game is way too grinding without any thrill/story.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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Overall, players have mixed feelings about the game's replayability. While many appreciate its fun mechanics, cute art style, and potential for replay value, some criticize it for limited content that restricts long-term engagement. The consensus suggests that while the game is enjoyable and offers replayable elements, it may not sustain interest beyond a certain point.
- “I was afraid this would be a bit of a gimmick, but after playing for a bit of time I can say that it is actually very fun and has high replay value.”
- “Well made, fun talents/perks to invest your experience in, lots of replayability.”
- “Its major flaw is that of lack of replayability and overall content, which leads to at most 20 hours of gameplay.”
- “Cute graphics, captivating gameplay at first, but limited replayability.”
- “This game has a ton more theoretical replay value than what I've put in.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant technical issues and performance problems, particularly on Mac systems during later levels. While the game offers engaging optimization mechanics and opportunities for strategic improvement, concerns about excessive resource usage and bugs have been noted, impacting the overall experience.
- “Minimalistic tower defense with loads of hours of optimization fun.”
- “But don't worry, based on your performance, you earn experience points that allow you to unlock cool upgrades, new towers, or other features.”
- “Every day is a new opportunity to learn how to properly place the turrets and other objects that boost their performance.”
- “Has serious performance issues on Mac once you get up to night 6 or so.”
- “Technical issues: some players have reported technical issues, such as bugs and performance problems, which can detract from the overall experience.”
- “I'd like it if it wouldn't mine BTC / was better optimized (I mean, wtf 80% of an RX580 and 60% of an 8-core 4GHz CPU).”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
Overall, users report that the game has a mix of stability experiences, with many noting it is "buggy" and prone to minor glitches, such as issues with resource gathering and movement mechanics. However, some players also mention that it is relatively solid and free of major bugs, suggesting a varied experience in stability.
- “I won't complain; it's solid, relatively bug-free, and it costs nothing to play.”
- “Fair warning: it is a little buggy.”
- “Buggy as hell.”
- “Minor glitches like arrows not continuously firing or the walking mechanic deciding that you need to go the long way around the lake to get somewhere.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive soundtrack and detailed graphics, which effectively draw players into its world. Reviewers highlight a unique blend of relaxing yet adventurous elements, complemented by a minimalist aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. However, some note that the steep learning curve and repetitive gameplay may detract from the enjoyment of this otherwise captivating atmosphere.
- “Immersive atmosphere: the outpost's atmospheric soundtrack and detailed graphics create a sense of immersion, drawing players into the game's world.”
- “Had to update this because my review was very out of date: the soundtrack for the game is great, it has a fair amount of content, and a minimalist but stylish aesthetic and atmosphere.”
- “Relaxing music, a satisfying simplicity, and a great atmosphere let me enjoy this peace a lot.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the witty flavor text and attention to detail that adds comedic value. While some find the grind tedious, the overall comedic elements, including clever references, contribute positively to the experience.
- “The flavor text on monsters and such is funny; there is clear attention to detail.”
- “But hey, haha, funny number, amirite?”
- “It's funny but grind.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The monetization model of this game is highly praised, as it features no ads or in-app purchases, setting it apart from many free games that often rely on paywalls and microtransactions. Players consider it a standout example of a free-to-play game that prioritizes user experience over profit-driven strategies.
- “There's no ads, no in-app purchases.”
- “This is honestly the pinnacle of free gaming: no ads and no in-app purchases.”
- “I don't play free games very much due to the need for a creator to make some sort of money, and usually it is stuff like this where they lock half their content behind a paywall or they hit you with tons of microtransactions.”
- “This game is riddled with microtransactions that make it frustrating to progress without spending money.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as essential features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a strong sense of wholesomeness, evoking feelings of warmth and positivity in players.
- “One word: wholesome.”