Look Outside: A Mind-Bending Cosmic Horror Game That Redefines Psychological Fear

Look Outside, the latest psychological horror sensation developed by Francis Coulombe and published by Devolver Digital, is making waves in the gaming world. Currently available exclusively on Steam, the game plunges players into a disturbing and surreal experience that blends existential terror with unsettling cosmic themes.

Set inside a mysterious apartment complex during an undefined catastrophe, Look Outside forces you to confront a simple, yet haunting question: Is it safer to stay indoors—or should you dare to look outside?

You play as Sam (a name you can customize), who awakens from a strange dream driven by an inexplicable urge to peer out the window. That seemingly harmless act sparks a terrifying chain reaction, where those who gaze—or worse, venture—outside undergo grotesque and horrifying physical transformations.

As tension builds, you encounter a mysterious figure named Sybil, your neighbor who only appears through a hole in the wall. She offers a cryptic promise: the nightmare will end in 15 days, but only if you stay inside your apartment. Within that window of survival, you’ll need to gather supplies, navigate disturbing neighbors, and make impossible moral decisions. Can Sybil be trusted? Should you help others? Are your actions driven by courage—or raw fear?

Gameplay unfolds in turn-based sequences with multiple options, including combat, escape, or dialogue with bizarre entities. Some may seem friendly—but appearances are deceiving. Throughout the experience, uncertainty is constant, and your own apartment—meant to be a sanctuary—feels anything but safe.

Visually, Look Outside is a masterpiece of grotesque creativity, blending pixel art with dark surrealism and subtle strokes of black humor. Even mundane routines like showering or brushing your teeth are infused with symbolic weight and survival implications.

The apartment building itself feels alive, constantly shifting like something straight out of House of Leaves. There’s no map, no guidance—only disorientation and a growing sense of dread. The haunting soundtrack by Erik Schumaker intensifies the psychological pressure, elevating the entire experience.

With multiple endings based on your choices, each playthrough of Look Outside feels uniquely personal. It’s a game that not only unsettles—it lingers. Every decision matters, and every shadow hides a secret waiting to be uncovered.

If you’re searching for a horror game that pushes boundaries, Look Outside might just be one of the most original and disturbing cosmic horror titles in recent years.