Red Barrels is a video game company that specializes in survival horror games. They are known for their Outlast franchise, which has become popular among horror game enthusiasts.
Founded in 2011 by industry veterans Philippe Morin, David Chateauneuf, and Hugo Dallaire.
Released their first game Outlast in 2013, which gained critical acclaim and commercial success.
Since then, they have released a sequel Outlast 2 and several DLCs.
Red Barrels is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
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A first-person survival horror game where the player takes on the role of journalist Miles Upshur. The game takes place in Mount Massive Asylum, an abandoned psychiatric hospital, where Miles attempts to uncover the asylum's dark secrets.
A direct sequel to Outlast, the player takes on the role of investigative journalist Blake Langermann, who, along with his wife, Lynn, is investigating a murder in rural Arizona. As they explore the town, they discover a twisted and dangerous cult.
An upcoming game that is set in the Outlast universe but is a multiplayer experience. Players will be test subjects in a Cold War era experiment conducted by the Murkoff Corporation.
Some games that are similar to Outlast include Amnesia, Layers of Fear, Soma, and Alien: Isolation.
Outlast is popular because it provides an intense and immersive horror experience. The game is known for its jump scares, tense atmosphere, and engaging storyline.
No, the first two Outlast games are single player experiences. However, the upcoming game, The Outlast Trials, will have a multiplayer component.
Yes, Outlast and Outlast 2 are available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The upcoming game, The Outlast Trials, will also be available on those platforms.
No, the player character is not a fighter and cannot engage in combat. Instead, they must rely on stealth and hiding to survive.