Outlast

Red Barrels' 2013 game Outlast pushes the boundaries of found-footage horror by trapping players in the nightmarish Mount Massive Asylum with only a night-vision camcorder and limited batteries. The game's 8-hour campaign immerses players in a world of graphic mutilation and psychological terror, where combat is rarely an option. Instead, Outlast relies on pure nerve-testing hide-and-seek mechanics, forcing players into constant vulnerability. This design choice creates a relentless experience, making resource management and stealth crucial for survival against the asylum's deranged inhabitants.