Look Outside

"Look Outside is a wonderfully eerie adventure with some of the most unique scenarios and sights I’ve seen in a horror game in years. While it makes a strong first impression, though, as time went on, I sometimes wondered if …"

"Despite its simple appearance, it manages to deliver an immersive and terrifying experience thanks to its great use of sound, and the grotesque, but memorable character design by François Coulombe-Fortier."

"Look Outside is a moody horror RPG that is greater than the sum of its parts. Despite having a frustrating level design at times, a lack of map and being a little too breezy, what&s;s forefront and centre is the …"

"Francis Coulombe surprises us with Look Outside, a survival horror RPG that uses a simple premise to construct a disturbing, grotesque, and uncomfortably wonderful experience. It makes excellent use of its resources to invite us to discover the mystery that …"

"Look Outside is genuinely one of the scariest games I&s;ve played since P.T., and that&s;s an incredibly high bar to clear."

"Look Outside has been one of the most unexpected and stimulating surprises of this 2025. Its proposal, between turn-based RPG and survival horror, works thanks to a suffocating atmosphere, a grotesque and imaginative visual design and a gameplay structure that …"

"Look Outside absolutely nails the horror-apocalypse vibe while blending in RPG and puzzle mechanics. It’s messed up, creepy, and downright fun… in a weird way. Retro gamers and horror fans — this one’s definitely worth checking out."

"Look Outside is a unique and dense experience. It leverages its relatively short runtime by being fit to bursting with interesting mysteries, meaningful gameplay decisions, characters both eerie and endearing, and a horror aesthetic that knows when to depict its …"

"Look Outside is one of the most interesting projects I&s;ve played in 2025 so far, and I believe it will find a legion of fans over time. With the surprise release, a good portion of the public will still have …"

"When I saw that Coulombe was involved in the cult classic, Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden, I knew I was in for a ride simply by association. But I wasn’t fully prepared for the depths of creative madness I …"

"Smart, unsettling, and expertly made, Look Outside stands out as a cosmic horror gem; ten hours of dread-filled exploration that far exceeds its modest price, even if some balance issues remain"

"Look Outside stands out as a must play for survival horror fans. It’s tense, grotesque, funny, and genuinely unique."

"Look Outside is such a solid title. It was appealing in many ways, from the sickening body horror portrayed stylishly to the easy-to-pick-up and play combat and RPG elements."

"There are a few places where the game might softlock you, such as if you don&s;t strategically melt away the ice in the ice apartment room. I highly recommend making multiple saves if you&s;re not already in the habit of …"

"Look Outside is a deeply unsettling horror RPG that mixes exploration, cosmic dread, and unforgiving combat into one unforgettable package. While the punishing difficulty and lack of guidance may frustrate some, the rewards for perseverance make it a must-play for …"