The Outlast Trials

The Outlast Trials brought Red Barrels' signature psychological horror to StreamerHouse in 2023 with 263 peak viewers, marking the series' bold evolution into co-op gameplay. Launching in Early Access on May 18, 2023, Trials ditched the lone journalist formula for Cold War-era MK-Ultra nightmare fuel where 1-4 players became test subjects in Murkoff Corporation's twisted experiments. The streams showcased the tension of co-op horror: do you stick together and feel safer, or does having teammates just mean more people to watch die horribly? That 263-viewer peak captured audiences watching streamers navigate brainwashing trials, tooth guns, and 'the lady who lives in the walls'—somehow even more deranged than the original games. With 94% positive Steam reviews by full launch in March 2024, The Outlast Trials proved that screaming with friends makes everything better (or worse, depending on perspective).