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Outland

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First release
Apr 27, 2011
Developer
Housemarque
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Platform, Strategy · Action
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Mac, Linux, Xbox 360

An action platformer with a combat/interactivity system based on polarity, Outland focuses on a hero who can switch between light and dark forms, an ability he'll need to exploit in order to destroy monsters and avoid attacks. He'll take damage from opposite-colored bullets but will be impervious to those of the same polarity. He'll also only be able to control objects that match his polarity. By switching between forms, he will be able to solve platforming puzzles and crush enemies in this mysterious new land he finds himself in.

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Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Storyline
In-between balance and chaos stands one man, whose efforts will either bridge the ancient divide or doom the world to destructionRead more

In-between balance and chaos stands one man, whose efforts will either bridge the ancient divide or doom the world to destruction

Release dates
Xbox 360
Apr 27, 2011
PlayStation 3
Jun 02, 2011
PlayStation 3
Jun 14, 2011
All 7 release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Sep 29, 2014
Mac
Sep 29, 2014
Linux
Sep 29, 2014
Mac
Dec 22, 2014
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
7h
Main + Extras
9h
Completionist
12h
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
bullet hell, side-scrolling, online, giant insects, wall jump
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At a Glance

Critic Score
85
Main Story (IGDB)
7h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
9h
Completionist (IGDB)
12h
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Overview

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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 3,956 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerIGDB · 1 Nov
  • Online co-opIGDB · 1 Nov
  • Co-op campaignIGDB · 1 Nov

Feature data: IGDB

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