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Alone in the Dark

A Puzzle game by Infogrames, released in 1992

60/100🔴Niche / Inactive🥇Proton GoldAcorn ArchimedesPC-9800 SeriesPC (Microsoft Windows)

Alone in the Dark is one of the first survival horror games and the first to utilize 3D models superimposed on pre-rendered backgrounds, which would become a key inspiration for upcoming horror games at the time, like the Resident Evil franchise. The player can use various weapons, such as pistol, rifle, swords and knives, though it is possible to kill most enemies with melee attacks. Some opponents can be beaten by solving a particular puzzle, while a significant number of opponents cannot be killed at all or only with certain weapons.

Single player

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Alone in the Dark Download Size

The official download size for Alone in the Dark is 2 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.12 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

2GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.12USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

2 mins

Is Alone in the Dark Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
0Players Online

There are currently 0 people playing Alone in the Dark, Data pending.

Current Activity24h Peak: 120
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Alone in the Dark save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\AloneintheDark\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/AloneintheDark/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/AloneintheDark/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Alone in the Dark Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🥇 Proton Gold

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Alone in the Dark, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: Moderate
See 6 user configs ↗

Can I Run Alone in the Dark?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Alone in the Dark smoothly, your PC needs at least 1 GB RAM RAM and a 3D Graphics card compatible with DirectX9 or equivalent GPU. Plan for 2 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows XP or Windows Vista
  • ⚡
    CPU1.8 GHz Processor
  • 🧠
    RAM512 MB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPU3D Graphics card compatible with DirectX7
  • 💾
    Storage2 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows XP or Windows Vista
  • ⚡
    CPU1.8 GHz Processor
  • 🧠
    RAM1 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPU3D Graphics card compatible with DirectX9
  • 💾
    Storage2 GB available space
Download Size
2 GBSmall

Is Alone in the Dark Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

60
Rated 60 out of 100
Mixed Reviews1 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 1 critic reviews, opinion on Alone in the Dark is divided. While it offers some unique puzzle mechanics, the score of 60 suggests inconsistent execution. We recommend checking gameplay footage before buying.

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