Choose Alone in the Dark (2008)
Choose Alone in the Dark (2008) if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alone in the Dark (2008) launched in 2013.
Alone in the Dark (2008) vs Darkwood
Alone in the Dark (2008) and Darkwood both land in Action, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Adventure on Steam. Alone in the Dark (2008) (2013) is 4 years older than Darkwood (2017). Darkwood scores higher on Steam reviews (94.5% positive) than Alone in the Dark (2008) (40.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Darkwood
Choose Darkwood if you want a Strategy and RPG experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.5% positive across 9,910 reviews.
Both Alone in the Dark (2008) and Darkwood sit in Action and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Alone in the Dark (2008) |  Darkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 40.2% positive (383 reviews) | 94.5% positive (9,910 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Eden Games, Hydravision Entertainment | Acid Wizard Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Alone in the Dark (2008) (2013) is 4 years older than Darkwood (2017).
- Darkwood scores higher on Steam reviews (94.5% positive) than Alone in the Dark (2008) (40.2% positive).
- Alone in the Dark (2008) is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Darkwood (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Alone in the Dark (2008) is Deck Unsupported, Darkwood is Deck Verified.
Alone in the Dark (2008) vs Darkwood — FAQ
- Which is better, Alone in the Dark (2008) or Darkwood?
- On Steam reviews Darkwood scores higher (94.5% positive) than Alone in the Dark (2008) (40.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Darkwood is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Alone in the Dark (2008) or Darkwood first?
- If you want chronology, Alone in the Dark (2008) (2013) came out before Darkwood (2017). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Alone in the Dark (2008) and Darkwood similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.