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Alone in the Dark (2008)VSMetro Exodus

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

Alone in the Dark (2008)

Alone in the Dark (2008)

Quality
48Popularity
24Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-88% $1.18
Buy Now
VS
Metro Exodus

Metro Exodus

Quality
88Popularity
41Value
69
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈11d
-85% $4.49
Buy Now

Winner

Metro Exodus wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

4
Alone in the Dark (2008)
4 of 15 metrics
Metro Exodus
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.18 Wins
$4.49 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.19 Wins
$4.49 -
Best Current Discount
-88% Wins
-85% -
Sales Frequency
37 price changes -
70 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
67/100 -
85/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
43.3% positive -
90% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.0K -
114.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
435 -
102.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
569 Wins
11.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
924 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.0K -
113.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
68 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages -
15 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2013 -
Feb 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAlone in the Dark (2008)

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

Worth ItMetro Exodus

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Alone in the Dark (2008)
Metro Exodus

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 (2008)

Alone in the Dark (2008)

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -88% $1.18Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +112% $2.50View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +747% $9.99View
Steam
Steam +747% $9.99View
Metro Exodus

Metro Exodus

4 Stores
Steam
Steam -85% $4.49Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +124% $10.04View
GamersGate
GamersGate +568% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +791% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Alone in the Dark (2008)

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

43% positive (1,004 reviews) — mostly negative
Metacritic 67/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,004 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$1.18 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.83 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-75% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Metro Exodus

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

90% positive (114,126 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
114,126 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$4.49 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($4.33)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-42% player decline
835 concurrent players — smaller but active
131 new reviews — still being discovered
114,126 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAlone in the Dark (2008)Metro Exodus
Release Date
October 29, 2013
February 14, 2020
Developers
Eden Games, Hydravision Entertainment
4A Games
Publishers
THQ Nordic
Deep Silver
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
68

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Alone in the Dark (2008)

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows® XP/Vista 32, 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.2 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS, ATI Radeon HD3850
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 9 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: An internet connection is needed at install, first launch and to revoke license.

Metro Exodus

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4770k or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1070 / GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD RX VEGA 56
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 59 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
  • Additional Notes: Enhanced Edition requires Nvidia RTX or AMD RX GPU

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Alone in the Dark (2008) or Metro Exodus?

Metro Exodus won the comparison against Alone in the Dark (2008) 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 (2008) worth buying over Metro Exodus?

Based on the metrics, Metro Exodus 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 (2008) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:51 PM UTC

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