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Outbreak

Race against the clock and battle the undead in this co-op survival horror nightmare.

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Dead Drop Studios LLC
Publisher
Dead Drop Studios LLC
Release
January 17, 2017
9 years and 198 days ago
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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!


  • Local Co-op: Play Campaign and Onslaught Mode in 2-player splitscreen!
  • Cross Platform: Play co-op with Windows & Linux together!
  • Friendly play: 4-player online co-op multiplayer featuring voice chat.
  • Cut the cord: All modes playable in offline single-player with pause support.
  • Campaign Mode: Play the entire story alone or in up to 4-player co-op!
  • Nightmares Mode: Narrative hardcore single-player story mode.
  • Onslaught Mode: Fight waves of endless enemies alone or with friends!
  • Offline backup: Optional Partner AI bot in solo Campaign & Onslaught modes.
  • Dark atmosphere: Explore a deserted hospital infested by the undead.
  • Brutal difficulty: Your character only has a single life; includes 3 difficulty settings.
  • Limited inventory: Decide which items are worthy, and which should be left behind.
  • Expansive arsenal: Defend yourself with a multitude of firearms and melee weapons.
  • Challenging puzzles: Scour each room to solve puzzles and learn about the outbreak.
  • High replayability: Semi-random enemy and item layouts make every playthrough unique.
  • Distinct survivors: Seven playable heroes with unique attributes and starting equipment.
  • Essential equipment: Earn during play and trade with other players.
  • Play your way: Customizable gamepad, mouse and keyboard controls.
  • Worldwide multiplayer: Cloud-based backend with region selector means no NAT issues.
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