Games Like Outsider

Who is the Outsider?

Outsider is a handcrafted science fiction narrative game with hundreds of choices.

You'll join my childhood friend Nando in online encounters with a woman claiming to be an extraterrestrial. It is a faithful recreation of their conversations based on the records he left me before disappearing over a decade ago.

<i>"I know this sounds unbelievable, but please try to keep an open mind."</i>

As a world-class hacker, gamer, data hoarder and jokester extraordinaire, Nando travels the globe selling his security expertise to the highest bidder. But nothing could have prepared him for what awaited when he connected to a private chat room using a mysterious cube that arrived in the mail...

Outsider is a game full of humor and drama for all-out geeks and sci-fi fans everywhere. You will play as Nando's inner voice and help him navigate his encounters with an extraterrestrial from a highly advanced civilization.

Most of the gameplay unfolds within a chat interface. Your first goal is to help Nando determine whether "Mara" is truly who she claims to be... But how could an extraterrestrial prove their origin through online chat?

Outsider's options are labeled with emojis that reflect the answers' tone and likely impact. Consequences unfold naturally; you don't need to fear getting locked out of an ending because of a "bad" choice.

Reading options include multiple fonts (including a special Dyslexia-friendly one), adjustable text speed and fast-forward for a modern reading experience.

Nando has unsettling dreams throughout the game. Are they telling him anything? Crack a challenging, but optional, metapuzzle and help him peel hidden layers from the mystery. Solving the puzzle uncovers an important secret, but you can save it for the next playthrough if you want.

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