Friday the 13th: The Game vs Outlast
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Outlast wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Outlast is $110.40 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Friday the 13th: The Game | Outlast |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Great Deal | 52 | 84 |
| Quality | 72 | 91 |
| Value | 40 | 98 |
| Popularity | 39 | 41 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $111.90 | $1.50 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.6% positive | 96.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9 | 460 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Friday the 13th: The Game | Outlast |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 25, 2017 | September 4, 2013 |
| Developers | IllFonic | Red Barrels |
| Publishers | Gun Media | Red Barrels |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows Vista / 7 / 8 - 64 bits |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 2.8 GHz Quad Core CPU |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 3 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | 1GB NVIDIA GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 6850 or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 9.0c |
| Network (minimum) | — | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Friday the 13th: The Game or Outlast?
Outlast won the comparison against Friday the 13th: The Game based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Friday the 13th: The Game worth buying over Outlast?
Based on the metrics, Outlast won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Outlast currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:24 PM UTC