Alone in the Dark 1 vs Nightmare of Decay
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Nightmare of Decay wins 11 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Nightmare of Decay is R$17.10 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Alone in the Dark 1 | Nightmare of Decay |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 54 | 51 |
| Quality | 73 | 77 |
| Value | 40 | 39 |
| Popularity | 42 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 27.99 | R$ 10.89 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.3% positive | 95.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 3 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Alone in the Dark 1 | Nightmare of Decay |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 13, 2016 | May 3, 2022 |
| Developers | Infogrames | Checkmaty |
| Publishers | THQ Nordic | Checkmaty |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 8.1 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel i7-4790 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | GeForce GTX 1050 or equivalent |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 10 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 1 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Alone in the Dark 1 or Nightmare of Decay?
Nightmare of Decay won the comparison against Alone in the Dark 1 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 Nightmare of Decay?
Based on the metrics, Nightmare of Decay 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. Alone in the Dark 1 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 06:14 PM UTC