LumiKin
Metacritic 8017+

Outlast

Red Barrels|2013ActionIndie

LumiScore

56

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 17+ with parental supervision

Up to120min/day

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

39/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

0/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should be aware that Outlast is a mature psychological horror game with intense violence, gore, and frightening themes. It is not suitable for children or easily disturbed individuals. Consider playing it yourself first or watching gameplay videos to determine if the content is appropriate for your teen. Focus on discussing how the game evokes fear and manages suspense, and encourage breaks if the intensity becomes overwhelming.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Critical Thinking3/5
Memory & Attention3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
46
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
23
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)39/100

What your child develops

Outlast offers a compelling psychological horror experience that challenges players with problem-solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking as they navigate a dangerous asylum. It encourages emotional regulation in the face of fear and can evoke empathy for the protagonist's plight. The game also sharpens hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time through its intense gameplay.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~3hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Cinematic gameplay is used to make a stylistic point, and this psychological horror game performs just that. Outlast follows the story of investigative journalist Miles Upshur, that got the lead on the inhuman experiments, performed on the asylum patients.