What to buy to run it well
Best graphics card for Outlast
Outlast recommends 1GB NVIDIA GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 6850 for a smooth experience, a GeForce GTX 400-600 series-era card in the entry class. Any card of that generation or newer meets that bar. Below are a few worth considering, and it is worked out by generation, the one graphics axis that orders honestly.
Cards that run Outlast well
Recommendations are the cards whose generation meets or beats what Outlast asks for, not a benchmarked frame-rate ranking. Within a generation we do not rank.
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Common questions
What graphics card do I need for Outlast?
The developer recommends 1GB NVIDIA GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 6850, a GeForce GTX 400-600 series-era card, for a smooth experience. Any card of that generation or newer meets it; the most affordable in our list that clears it is the GeForce GTX 1050. The minimum to just launch is lower: 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX / ATI Radeon HD 3xxx series.
Will an older card run Outlast?
It may still launch if it meets the minimum (512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX / ATI Radeon HD 3xxx series), usually at lower settings. The recommended card above is for a smooth experience, not the bare minimum. Check your exact card with the requirements checker.