Alone in the Dark

Alone in the Dark

Released Mar 2024

Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.

78% positive · 4,914 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Alone in the Dark launched on March 20, 2024 as a complete, self-contained survival horror experience. All five DLC items — the soundtrack, a vintage horror filter pack, a costume pack, a director's commentary mode, and a digital artbook — were released on launch day alongside the base game, bundled into the Digital Deluxe Edition. None of these represent post-launch story or gameplay expansions; they are cosmetic and supplementary extras that shipped at release. Following launch, the developer released a series of patches: a bug fix patch on March 28, 2024, a feature patch on April 22, 2024, and a more substantial patch on May 29, 2024 that added Photo Mode, New Game+, combat improvements, and a large number of bug fixes. This May 29 patch represents the last substantive development work communicated by the team. Since May 29, 2024, the only notable official communication was a December 6, 2024 announcement of a price reduction — dropping the base game from $59.99 to $39.99. A permanent price drop over a year after launch, with no accompanying content announcement, is a common signal that a game's commercial lifecycle has matured and no further content investment is planned. No roadmap, expansion, or future content has ever been announced. No unreleased DLC exists on the store. The developer has not posted any updates since December 2024, and there is no pattern of post-launch major content releases to suggest more is forthcoming. The game launched as a finished narrative product and has been supported through polish patches, with development now concluded.
Evidence
Game launched on March 20, 2024 as a complete narrative experience with all DLC releasing simultaneously on day one
news post · Mar 20, 2024 source content shipped
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All 5 DLC items (soundtrack, filter pack, costume pack, commentary mode, artbook) released on launch day — no post-launch content expansions ever listed
dlc listing · Mar 20, 2024 source content shipped
high

Content

5 of 5 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
THQ Nordic
Achievements
38
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Alone in the Dark weaves a chilling tapestry of psychological horror and Southern Gothic charm, reimagining the iconic game that set the benchmark for the genre. We invite you to join us on a journey into madness, where each encounter could be your last. With each step you take closer to unravelling Derceto's mystery, the eyes that watch from the darkness grow hungrier. Every bullet means the difference between survival and an unthinkable end. The next door you unlock could lead to a nightmarish realm offering nothing but slashing claws, grasping tentacles, and frayed sanity. Journey to interbellum Louisiana, where an era of decadence hides a darker tale - of escape from past traumas and an intolerant society, into the waiting grasp of something darker, something that has patiently lurked for impossible eons. This is Alone in the Dark as you've never seen it - a skillfully-woven narrative of Southern Gothic elegance and eldritch madness that pays homage to its legendary origins while taking the next step forward in survival horror storytelling.

A Haunting Tale of Mystery and Madness

Step inside Derceto Manor, an asylum shrouded in intrigue, guarding a terrible secret. Client Emily Hartwood and private investigator Edward Carnby embark on a harrowing quest for answers; Emily to the mystery of her missing uncle, Edward to the toughest case he will ever face, and both to questions they dare not ask themselves. This re-envisioned classic invites you to explore an unforgettable single player adventure rich with suspense, frights, and revelations that will test the limits of your imagination.

Featuring Hollywood Talent

Experience some of the greatest acting survival horror has ever seen through the performances of award-winning actors Jodie Comer (Killing Eve, Free Guy) and David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow) in their first videogame roles. Jodie and David’s immaculately captured likenesses breathe life into Emily Hartwood and Edward Carnby, lending a deeply personal aspect to Alone in the Dark’s story that demands it be played twice to get the full experience.

A Tribute to Horror Pioneers

Rediscover the essence of psychological horror in a game that respectfully nods to its 1992 origin, the game that established the survival horror genre. Alone in the Dark is your gateway to an experience steeped in the atmospheric dread of classic horror, with next-generation storytelling and gameplay. A must-play for fans of twisted tales, nerve-wracking exploration, and desperate combat.

A Story That Challenges Reality

Envisioned by Mikael Hedberg, acclaimed writer behind modern horror classics “SOMA” and “Amnesia”, Alone in the Dark’s intricate web of mystery delves into themes of trauma, faith, evil, and abandonment. Whether you choose to brave the nightmare as Emily or Edward, you will uncover secrets that defy everything you thought about videogame storytelling.



  • Explore Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.
  • Return to the roots of psychological horror and experience an atmospheric journey worthy of the game that started the genre.
  • Dive into a world full of sounds that make your skin crawl with a haunting, yet mesmerizing doom jazz soundtrack.
  • Enjoy the thrill of desperate survival in a world where reality starts to crumble, evil lurks in every shadow and ammunition is scarce.
  • Experience this nightmare from either Emily Hartwood’s or Edward Carnby’s perspective and unearth the dark secrets of a gothic mansion.
  • Immerse yourself in a deep psychological story that goes beyond the realms of the imaginable, by Mikael Hedberg, cult horror writer of SOMA and Amnesia.
  • See Emily and Edward brought to live by the Hollywood talent of Jodie Comer (Killing Eve, Free Guy) and David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow), who lend their voices, their appearance, and their formidable acting skills to the protagonists.

Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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