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67%23867% positive reviews, Mixed across 238 reviews·Survival Horror · Multiplayer
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Race against the clock and battle the undead in this co-op survival horror nightmare.
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About Outbreak
Outbreak: Contagious Memories
You’re trapped in a city ravaged by the undead - can you make it out alive? Join Lydia in her desperate struggle to escape, either alone or with a friend in co-op, in this chilling love letter to classic 90s survival horror. Outbreak: Contagious Memories is available now!
Single-Player Demo Now Available
Experience a small slice of the apocalypse in the single-player Outbreak demo! Learn the basics of survival by playing through the Tutorial campaign scenario as Mason. Once you're ready, take on the first portion of the Captive Nightmares scenario as Quies attempts to escape a horrifying prison. Download the demo today!
About the Game
Explore a nightmarish environment, scrounge for supplies, and battle the undead in Outbreak -- an online and offline co-op survival horror game. The clock never stops as you attempt to manage an extremely limited inventory with a murderous horde on the hunt. Choose between acquiring additional weapons, healing items, or necessary tools for progression. You have only one life. Make it count!
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Local Co-op: Play Campaign and Onslaught Mode in 2-player splitscreen!
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Cross Platform: Play co-op with Windows & Linux together!
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Friendly play: 4-player online co-op multiplayer featuring voice chat.
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Cut the cord: All modes playable in offline single-player with pause support.
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Campaign Mode: Play the entire story alone or in up to 4-player co-op!
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Nightmares Mode: Narrative hardcore single-player story mode.
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Onslaught Mode: Fight waves of endless enemies alone or with friends!
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Offline backup: Optional Partner AI bot in solo Campaign & Onslaught modes.
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Dark atmosphere: Explore a deserted hospital infested by the undead.
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Brutal difficulty: Your character only has a single life; includes 3 difficulty settings.
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Limited inventory: Decide which items are worthy, and which should be left behind.
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Expansive arsenal: Defend yourself with a multitude of firearms and melee weapons.
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Challenging puzzles: Scour each room to solve puzzles and learn about the outbreak.
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High replayability: Semi-random enemy and item layouts make every playthrough unique.
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Distinct survivors: Seven playable heroes with unique attributes and starting equipment.
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Essential equipment: Earn during play and trade with other players.
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Play your way: Customizable gamepad, mouse and keyboard controls.
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Worldwide multiplayer: Cloud-based backend with region selector means no NAT issues.
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