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[Outlast/Other Survival Horror Games] Are the protagonists all pacifists or something?

Even when they're threatened with death, bodily harm, and all sorts of nasty fates, the first person protagonists of these games never so much as raise a fist to fight back against the monsters and crazies that pursue them.

It makes sense that stealth and quick thinking would be more useful when trapped in a very hostile environment, but it really doesn't explain why said protagonists don't even attempt to struggle when found or caught.
gpt
Mind you, the protagonist of Outlast is not a very physically strong person, nor is he someone trained in any martial art, nor is he a particularly violent person, and he is not armed with any weapon. He is going up against foes who are often physically bigger/stronger than him, who outnumber him, and are thoroughly insane. It wouldn't be logical to try and fight back, the best option is the old, "Feet don't fail me now" approach.