Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Horror

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare

Certified classic

SystemSega Dreamcast
GenreHorror
DeveloperDarkworks
PublisherInfogrames
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesAlone in the Dark
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 11

Released for the Sega Dreamcast, Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare is a horror game developed by Darkworks and published by Infogrames.

Among the 13 Dreamcast horror games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.

It is part of the Alone in the Dark series. The series also appears on other systems with Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare (PS1) and Alone in the Dark (PS1).

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to be spooked
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you want to experience one of the Dreamcast's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you scare easily or dislike scarce resources
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare is like

Horror games build dread through atmosphere, limited resources and enemies you would rather avoid than fight. Survival horror in particular makes every bullet count.

Tip for newcomers: Conserve ammunition and healing items, explore carefully, and play with the lights off for the full effect.

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Dreamcast games today

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Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare FAQ

Who made Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare?

It was developed by Darkworks and published by Infogrames.

Is Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare multiplayer?

No. Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare is a single-player game.

How long does Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare take to play?

As a horror game, Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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