Game reviews / The Outlast Trials
The Outlast Trials
2024 · PC · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S · Survival horror · Action · Adventure · Cooperative multiplayer
4 scored sources · 3 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
The Outlast Trials successfully transforms the traditionally single-player Outlast formula into a tense cooperative horror experience. Its grotesque Cold War setting, memorable villains, strong sound design, night-vision stealth, and disturbing objectives consistently deliver effective scares, while progression systems, character upgrades, and ranked trials create a compelling reason to replay missions. However, the horror weakens with larger or highly experienced groups, and predictable enemy AI can reduce the tension. Repetitive environments, lengthy missions, limited solo appeal, and a grind-heavy progression structure also divide opinion. Overall, it is an unusually effective multiplayer horror game that works best with friends who enjoy challenging repetition.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-19
Pros
- Atmospheric and gruesome horror presentation
- Effective cooperative gameplay and teamwork
- Strong progression, upgrades, and replayability
- Memorable villains, sound design, and objectives
Cons
- Enemy AI can be predictable and easy to evade
- Playing with larger groups reduces the fear
- Long missions and grind-heavy progression
- Limited appeal for solo players and repetitive visual assets
Review sources
4 sources found across 3 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- Press Start · Australia · 80/100
- Push Square · United Kingdom · 70/100
- GameSpot · United States · 80/100
- Shacknews · United States · 80/100