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Alone in the Dark 1VSAlone in the Dark 3

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Alone in the Dark 1

Alone in the Dark 1

Quality
72Popularity
41Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now
VS
Alone in the Dark 3

Alone in the Dark 3

Quality
58Popularity
33Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Alone in the Dark 1 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 3 of 4 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

3
Alone in the Dark 1
3 of 4 metrics
Alone in the Dark 3
1 of 4 metrics
1

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.99
$14.99
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.74
$3.74
Sales Frequency
8 price changes
8 price changes
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
92.1% positive Wins
76.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
367 Wins
113 -
Positive Steam Reviews
338 Wins
86 -
Negative Steam Reviews
29 -
27 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Dec 2016
Dec 2016
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAlone in the Dark 1

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Wait for SaleAlone in the Dark 3

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Alone in the Dark 1
Alone in the Dark 3

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Alone in the Dark 1

Alone in the Dark 1

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now
Alone in the Dark 3

Alone in the Dark 3

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Alone in the Dark 1

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

92% positive (367 reviews) — very positive reception
367 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Alone in the Dark 3

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

76% positive (113 reviews) — mostly positive
113 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAlone in the Dark 1Alone in the Dark 3
Release Date
December 13, 2016
December 13, 2016
Developers
Infogrames
Infogrames
Publishers
THQ Nordic
THQ Nordic
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Alone in the Dark 1 or Alone in the Dark 3?

Alone in the Dark 1 won the comparison against Alone in the Dark 3 based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Alone in the Dark 1 worth buying over Alone in the Dark 3?

Based on the metrics, Alone in the Dark 1 won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 10:19 AM UTC

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