Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare
Released Oct 2013
From the moment Edward Carnby and Aline Cedrac set foot on Shadow Island, they are confronted by mysterious, evil creatures intent on thwarting their progress to recover 3 ancient tablets believed to hold the secret key to some incredible menacing phenomena. Danger threatens from every corner.
70% positive · 694 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam Lowest $1.74 $6.99 −75% Green Man Gaming Steam key $6.99
Can't confirm — worth a look
We couldn't confirm these stores carry this game.
IndieGala Steam key Search Prices in USD, as listed by each store.
Buying through an affiliate store helps support the site
Evaluation
Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare is a classic survival horror game originally released in 2001 and made available on Steam on October 29, 2013. The store description presents it as a complete, standalone experience with no mention of additional content, DLC, expansions, or ongoing updates. The two developer news posts associated with this store page are actually announcements for entirely separate games in the franchise — a 2024 reboot developed by Pieces Interactive, and a 2015 release called Alone in the Dark: Illumination — neither of which relates to this title. There are no DLC listings, no roadmap, and no developer communications indicating any post-launch content was ever planned or delivered for this game. It launched as a finished product and has remained unchanged. The developer (Darkworks) has had no ongoing involvement with this release.
Evidence
Store description presents the game as a complete, self-contained survival horror experience with no mention of DLC, updates, or additional content plans.
This post announces the launch of a separate 2024 Alone in the Dark reboot by Pieces Interactive — an entirely different game from a different developer, not related to this title.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
THQ Nordic
Achievements
—
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
From the moment Edward Carnby and Aline Cedrac set foot on Shadow Island, they are confronted by mysterious, evil creatures intent on thwarting their progress to recover 3 ancient tablets believed to hold the secret key to some incredible menacing phenomena. Danger threatens from every corner. The slightest shadow could be hiding deep secrets, or concealing worse nightmares... Can you see beyond your fear?
Edward Carnby, the supernatural detective is back! And this time it's for revenge. Carnby's best friend, Charles Fiske has been found dead off a mysterious island off the coast of Maine, Shadow Island. Carnby's investigation quickly leads him to Fred Johnson who informs him of Fiske's search for the three ancient tablets which, when placed in a specific location, will unlock an incredible and dangerous power. Johnson pleads with Carnby to pick up where Fiske left off and reopen the investigation in order to recover the tablets. Carnby accepts the mission to find and destroy the murderer of Fiske and avenge his death.
The original survival horror franchise continues with a pure blend of intense action and suspenseful adventure. Alone in the Dark immerses the player into a dark and strange atmosphere where conventional rules do not apply. The player must overcome his natural fear of the dark unknown and control Edward Carnby through a deep and highly detailed storyline. Armed with a flashlight and a pistol, Carnby must find the necessary items to survive as well as the clues which will help him escape his ultimate nightmare.
Edward Carnby, the supernatural detective is back! And this time it's for revenge. Carnby's best friend, Charles Fiske has been found dead off a mysterious island off the coast of Maine, Shadow Island. Carnby's investigation quickly leads him to Fred Johnson who informs him of Fiske's search for the three ancient tablets which, when placed in a specific location, will unlock an incredible and dangerous power. Johnson pleads with Carnby to pick up where Fiske left off and reopen the investigation in order to recover the tablets. Carnby accepts the mission to find and destroy the murderer of Fiske and avenge his death.
The original survival horror franchise continues with a pure blend of intense action and suspenseful adventure. Alone in the Dark immerses the player into a dark and strange atmosphere where conventional rules do not apply. The player must overcome his natural fear of the dark unknown and control Edward Carnby through a deep and highly detailed storyline. Armed with a flashlight and a pistol, Carnby must find the necessary items to survive as well as the clues which will help him escape his ultimate nightmare.
Features
- The original survival terror franchise is reborn
- Incredibly detailed and realistic environments
- Dark atmosphere playing with obscurity and light - use your flashlight as a weapon against creatures from the dark
- Influenced by H.P. Lovecraft
- A gripping script that goes beyond your imagination.
- Over 20 characters, in a chilling atmosphere, deep in cinematographical production and realism.
- 2 totally different, but equally terrifying adventures, combined in one: Will you be Edward Carnby or Aline Cedrac?
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
Something about this evaluation looks wrong Report illegal or harmful content