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Alone in the Dark (2008) - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Alone in the Dark (2008)

Eden Games · Hydravision EntertainmentReleased October 29, 2013
ActionAdventureSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackCinematicFirst-Person
GameValio recommendation38Skip This

Skip it for now. Between the current price and reception, there's little upside to buying today.

  • Losing players
  • Poorly rated (1,038 reviews)
  • Player count dropping
Why “Skip This”
38out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 38 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

4 stores · lowest price first

Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 19 days ago$1.04$9.99−90%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller · Price set 2 months ago$9.99+$8.95Buy GamersGate Authorized reseller · Price set last month$9.99+$8.95Buy Steam Official store · Price set 14 days ago$9.99+$8.95Buy

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value35/100
  • $1.04: very accessible price
  • 90% off: deep discount
  • Historical low: $0.79: room for better deals

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $1.04Lowest recorded $0.79Full price $9.99
Quality49/100
  • 44% positive (1,038 reviews): mostly negative
  • Metacritic 67/100: mixed reception from critics
  • 1,038 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 44% · MixedPositive 454Negative 584
Popularity25/100
  • Players down 100% in recent days

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 1Peak in period 4

Game details

Developers
Eden Games, Hydravision Entertainment
Publishers
THQ Nordic
Release date
October 29, 2013
Platforms
Windows
Steam recs
1,020
Supported languages
5 languages, 5 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · French (audio) · Italian (audio) · German (audio) · Spanish - Spain (audio)

Categories
Single-player, Family Sharing

Single-player · Family Sharing

PC requirements 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Alone in the Dark (2008) worth buying?

Skip it for now. Between the current price and reception, there's little upside to buying today.

Where can I buy Alone in the Dark (2008) cheapest?

The best current deal for Alone in the Dark (2008) is on Kinguin for $1.04.

That's a 90% discount.

What type of game is Alone in the Dark (2008)?

Alone in the Dark (2008) is categorized as: Action, Adventure.

What platforms is Alone in the Dark (2008) available on?

Alone in the Dark (2008) is available on: Windows.

When was Alone in the Dark (2008) released?

Alone in the Dark (2008) was released on October 29, 2013.

How many people are playing Alone in the Dark (2008)?

According to recent data, Alone in the Dark (2008) has approximately 1 concurrent players 4 hours ago.

Is Alone in the Dark (2008) on sale right now?

Alone in the Dark (2008) is currently 90% off on Kinguin for $1.04.

Who made Alone in the Dark (2008)?

Developed by: Eden Games, Hydravision Entertainment

Published by: THQ Nordic

What are the best deals for Alone in the Dark (2008)?

We're currently tracking 4 deals for Alone in the Dark (2008) across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $1.04 (-90%)
  • GreenManGaming: $9.99
  • GamersGate: $9.99
  • Steam: $9.99
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