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Red Barrels' co-founder is just as confused as we are as to why no one's tried to replicate Outlast's success: 'Honestly, I don't know'
The Outlast series has been providing horror fans with some of the most grotesque and outrageous scenes for 13 years, and to over 50 million players.
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The Outlast series has delivered grotesque, outrageous horror scenes for 13 years, reaching more than 50 million players. Despite its longevity and distinctive gore, no other developer has managed to replicate the franchise’s sustained success. Games such as Resident Evil 7, Harvester and Agony have featured comparable bloodshed, yet they have not matched Outlast’s combination of extreme gore and enduring popularity. The co‑founder of Red Barrels expressed confusion over why the market has not produced a comparable hit.
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