You know, every now and then I stumble upon a sale that’s worth talking about. And, surprise, it’s on the PlayStation Store. Yep, they’ve got this Next Level Savings thingamajig going on, highlighting indie games that, let’s be honest, are priced so low it’s almost like they’re giving them away. You can save up to 75% on some solid indie titles for PS4 and PS5. One of those is a horror game people swear might just scare the pants off you. Intrigued? I know I am.
## So, Outlast. It’s just $5 now.
Outlast caught my eye, probably because the price tag shouted at me. Five bucks. Seriously. Normally it’s nearly $20, so this is a steal. But it’s a limited-time thing, ending May 29 at 2:59 a.m. ET—because, I guess, precise timing matters?
Anyway, let’s dive into the spooky stuff. The game’s set in the middle of nowhere, Colorado, where Mount Massive Asylum sits. It’s an old haunt for the mentally ill, lurking in the mountains until, wouldn’t you know it, the Murkoff Corporation decides to reopen it. Always a bad idea. Their ‘research and charity’ branch seems sketchy as heck, guarding secrets you probably don’t want to surprise you.
You’re following Miles Upshur, an independent journalist with more guts than I’d ever have. He breaks into the facility, probably not his best idea, and uncovers a world where science and religion mash-up into something truly unnerving.
If the base game grabs you, there’s DLC called Whistleblower out there. It wraps up the main game while also telling the story that sets the stage for Outlast. Not on sale, but at $8.99, it’s not too terrible if you’re already in for the ride. Add ‘em up and you’re looking at a total of $13.98 for the whole haunting experience.
Oh, and back when it first launched in 2013, critics were all over it. Metacritic shows an average score of 80—and judging by 59 critic reviews, that’s saying something. The game clearly didn’t go unnoticed. Are you as curious as I am about what all the horror fuss is about?
