DreadOut
Released May 2014
DreadOut is a third person supernatural horror game where you play as Linda, a high school student trapped in an old abandoned town. Equipped with her trusty smart-phone, she will battle against terrifying encounters and solve mysterious puzzles which will ultimately determine her fate.
76% positive · 5,718 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
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Evaluation
DreadOut launched on May 15, 2014 as a complete supernatural horror adventure featuring Act 0, Act 1, and Act 2 of Linda's story, along with an unlockable wardrobe. The only DLC — a Soundtrack & Manga pack — was released on the same day as the game itself, making it a launch-day bundle rather than post-launch content.
The developer news feed for this game is largely used to share updates about other Digital Happiness titles. The most recent communication (September 4, 2026) announces development logs for DreadOut 3, a separate upcoming title in the series. The May 7, 2026 DHXP anniversary post celebrates twelve years of the studio and teases progress on previously announced projects, but references nothing new for the original DreadOut. Earlier posts cover DreadHaunt (a separate multiplayer game) and DreadOut 2 (a separate sequel that shipped on PC and consoles).
In the twelve-plus years since DreadOut's release, the developer has never announced, hinted at, or shipped any new content for the original game. The store description presents it as a complete package covering all acts of the story. DreadOut launched as a finished product and has remained so.
Evidence
Store description presents the game as a complete package including Act 0, Act 1, and Act 2 of Linda's story, along with an unlockable wardrobe — no mention of future content or expansions.
The only DLC — a Soundtrack & Manga pack — was released on launch day, May 15, 2014. No further DLC has been added in over twelve years.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Digital Happiness
Achievements
42
Platform
Windows, Linux
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
When twilight fades. Where darkness reigns.
DreadOut is a third person supernatural horror game where you play as Linda, a high school student trapped in an old abandoned town. Equipped with her trusty smart-phone and an SLR camera, she will battle against terrifying encounters and solve mysterious puzzles which will ultimately determine her fate.
Help her overcome the challenges that will stand before her. Survive the Dread!
When a group of high school students went astray from a field trip, they came across something totally unexpected. A town long forgotten trapped in a peaceful state of slumber. What they did not realize was what lurks within. And what seemed like an innocent stroll turns into disaster as the secluded town reveals its dark and terrible secrets. The presence of sinister forces from beyond their realm of existence.
It all comes down to Linda. She will experience stirrings of unfamiliar powers, emerging from within her. These new found abilities might just be the only way she can save her own life and those of her friends.
- Explore a haunted environment in an Asian - Indonesian setting.
- Battle against terrifying beings from a supernatural realm.
- Solve mysterious puzzles that block your path.
- Switch between first person and third person view.
- Engage in a thrilling storyline.
- Play Act 1 and 2 of Linda's terrifying journey along with Act 0 (previously released as DreadOut Demo).
- Get access to Linda's unlockable wardrobe
Rated 17+ for the following :
- Frequent / Intense horror / fear themes
- Infrequent / Mild Realistic Violence
- Infrequent / Mild Sexual Content or Nudity
- Infrequent Mature / Mild Suggestive Themes
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Last evaluated Sep 7, 2026
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