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Alone in the Dark

A Shooter game by Eden Games, released in 2008

45/100🔴Niche / Inactive🥈Proton SilverPC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox 360

Alone in the Dark is a reboot of the original game and the fifth installment of the series. It features a new storyline and characters while still maintaining the core elements of the survival horror genre. The game is set out through DVD-style episodes where the player can choose to start from the beginning or choose to skip to a section if they get stuck. There is also a strong emphasis on exploration, atmosphere and tension with players needing to use stealth and strategy to avoid detection by enemies.

Single player

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Alone in the Dark Download Size

The official download size for Alone in the Dark is 9 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.54 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

9GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.54USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

12 mins

Is Alone in the Dark Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
1Players Online

There are currently 1 people playing Alone in the Dark, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 1.2
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 Silver

Performance Analysis

Alone in the Dark is playable on Steam Deck, but expect some friction. You might encounter small text or need to manually bring up the keyboard. Cap frame rate at 40FPS for battery life.

Confidence: Moderate
See 22 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 2 GB RAM RAM and a NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS or equivalent GPU. Plan for 9 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows® XP/Vista 32, 64 bit
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel Pentium® D 2.6 GHz, AMD Athlon™ X2 3800+
  • 🧠
    RAM1 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNVIDIA GeForce 7600, ATI Radeon X1650 XT
  • 💾
    Storage9 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows® XP/Vista 32, 64 bit
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel® Core™2 Duo 2.2 GHz
  • 🧠
    RAM2 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS, ATI Radeon HD3850
  • 💾
    Storage9 GB available space
Download Size
9 GBSmall

Is Alone in the Dark Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

45
Rated 45 out of 100
Not Recommended2 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Alone in the Dark has struggled to impress critics, sitting at a low score of 45. Common complaints cite technical issues or gameplay flaws. Only recommended for die-hard fans of the genre.

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