Terrifying PS4 Horror Game Now Available for $5 on PS Store

So, here’s the thing—there’s this big sale happening on PlayStation right now. I stumbled across it while trying to find a new way to spend my evening. Anyway, they’re putting the spotlight on indie games with some wild discounts. It’s one of those things you think, “Yeah, I’ll totally check that out,” and then bam! Bank account side-eyes you. But seriously, we’re talking up to 75% off on PS4 and PS5 indie games. Trust me, some of these titles are, like, hidden gems. And spooky ones, too.

Right, so get this—there’s a game called Outlast. Ever heard of it? It’s like getting a cup of coffee for the price of a refill. The game’s down to $4.99 from its regular $19.99. But hey, no pressure. The deal ends May 29 at, uh, an oddly specific time: 2:59 a.m. ET. Why not 3? No idea.

Now, about this game. Picture remote Colorado mountains, maybe a creepy quiet landscape. Then there’s this asylum, Mount Massive—sounds pretty ominous, right? It used to house the mentally ill and now it’s under the shady Murkoff Corporation’s thumb. They’ve been doing who-knows-what there. Anyway, you play as Miles Upshur, a journalist who gets roped in by an anonymous tip and, well, things just explode from there. Science meets religion meets pure “Oh my gosh, what is happening?”

Now, if Outlast is your jam, there’s DLC called Whistleblower. It’s like going back in time and forward at once—ending the story and starting it. It’s not on sale, but costs $8.99, making the whole shebang $13.98 for the brave PS4 and PS5 gamers.

Fun facts: Outlast dropped in 2013 and reviews are pretty solid, hitting an 80 on Metacritic. Apparently, 59 critics can’t be wrong, right? But who am I kidding, I trust my gut more than any review. Anyway—and just like that, I’m off to see if my budget allows a little spooky venture. Or not. We’ll see.