Amnesia: The Dark Descent's co-founder explained the 'the dynamic of Steam' to Red Barrels after Outlast's sales slowed down

Co-founder of Amnesia: The Dark Descent, Frictional Games, shed light on the relationship between Amnesia and Outlast. When sales for Outlast began to wane, they turned to Frictional Games co-founder Thomas Grip for guidance. Grip explained the dynamic of Steam and how promotion can cause sales to spike and dip, resembling a roller coaster pattern.

This insight proved valuable for Outlast, helping them meet their initial sales goal and earn substantial bonuses for the team. The Outlast series went on to surpass its target, with successful DLC, sequels, and multiplayer game.