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Alone in the Dark

Alone in the Dark

|Sweden, Austria|Adventure, Puzzle

7.7 /10

Pretty good

Hot

4.9k ratings
Time to beat
Main + extras
9h
Complete
17h
Trailers & screenshots
Why play it

Alone in the Dark weaves a chilling tapestry of psychological horror and Southern Gothic charm, reimagining the iconic game that set the benchmark for the genre. We invite you to join us on a journey into madness, where each encounter could be your last. With each step you take closer to unravelling Derceto's mystery, the eyes that watch from the darkness grow hungrier. Every bullet means the difference between survival and an unthinkable end. The next door you unlock could lead to a nightmarish realm offering nothing but slashing claws, grasping tentacles, and frayed sanity. Journey to interbellum Louisiana, where an era of decadence hides a darker tale - of escape from past traumas and an intolerant society, into the waiting grasp of something darker, something that has patiently lurked for impossible eons. This is Alone in the Dark as you've never seen it - a skillfully-woven narrative of Southern Gothic elegance and eldritch madness that pays homage to its legendary origins while taking the next step forward in survival horror storytelling.

Story and worldbuilding

Set in the gothic American south in 1930, Alone in the Dark follows Emily Hartwood with the help of private investigator Edward Carnby arriving at Derceto Manor, a home for the mentally fatigued, after discovering that her uncle Jeremy has gone missing.

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Rating momentum

Pretty good: 7.7/10 across 4.9k ratings. Overall vibes are good; safe to add to your backlog.

Play style

This is a Remake leaning into Adventure, Puzzle, with a main story around 9h. Check form, fantasy, and time commitment.

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Gaming ProfessorsPetra Svobodová · 5 Feb, 2024
7/10

Alone in the Dark is the pioneer of the survival horror genre and, for many gamers who grew up in the ’90s, it’s a real treat for the soul. Any fan of the Resident Evil or Silent Hill series shouldn’t miss this first installment. If you’re an older gamer, I’m sure you’ll enjoy reminiscing—just like I do—about how this game terrified you not with the number of enemies or frantic action, but rather with its intense atmosphere. In this game, you actually had to think your way through to avoid getting stuck. For today’s players, it’s more of a relic of its time. If you’ve beaten the game, it’s clear that you’re among the genre’s veterans or connoisseurs.

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