Alan Wake

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When renowned novelist Alan Wake's wife vanishes during what should have been a relaxing vacation, he begins uncovering pages from a terrifying thriller he has absolutely no memory of writing. A sinister Dark Presence has descended upon the quiet town of Bright Falls, threatening to shatter Wake's grip on reality as he desperately races to solve the haunting mystery and rescue the woman he loves.

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Developer:
Remedy Entertainment
Publisher:
Nordic Games Publishing
Engine:
The Alan Wake Engine
Release date:
16 February 2012
Recent Steam reviews:
Very Positive (639)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (16533)

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Description

When renowned novelist Alan Wake's wife vanishes during what should have been a relaxing vacation, he begins uncovering pages from a terrifying thriller he has absolutely no memory of writing. A sinister Dark Presence has descended upon the quiet town of Bright Falls, threatening to shatter Wake's grip on reality as he desperately races to solve the haunting mystery and rescue the woman he loves.

Structured in the format of a gripping television series, Alan Wake combines Remedy's signature narrative craftsmanship with heart-pounding action. Players are pulled further into a web of secrets, encountering shocking plot twists, impossible odds, and nerve-wracking cliffhangers at every turn. Survival depends entirely on mastering the innovative Fight With Light combat system, the only weapon capable of holding back the encroaching darkness consuming Bright Falls.

Blending the adrenaline of an action title with the psychological depth of a thriller, Alan Wake delivers a suffocating atmosphere, a richly layered narrative, and brutally tense combat encounters that come together to create a truly unforgettable and distinctive gaming experience.

Optimized for PC

  • Bundles the Alan Wake Special Episodes "The Signal" and "The Writer"
  • Explore Alan Wake's Pacific Northwest setting in superior resolution and visual fidelity compared to the Xbox 360 release.
  • Complete mouse and keyboard customization available, with full support for Steam and Microsoft gamepads as well.
  • Extensive graphics customization options with support for 4:3, 16:9, and 16:10 aspect ratios.
  • Multithreaded engine engineered to fully utilize quad-core processors.
  • Fan-requested features including field of view adjustment and a toggleable HUD option.
  • Compatible with AMD Eyefinity 3D three-screen display configurations.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS *:
Windows XP SP2
Processor:
Dual Core 2GHz Intel or 2.8GHz AMD
Memory:
2 GB RAM
Graphics:
DirectX 10 compatible with 512MB RAM
DirectX®:
9.0c
Hard Drive:
8 GB HD space
Sound:
DirectX 9.0c compatible

recommended*

OS *:
Windows 7
Processor:
Quad Core 2.66GHz Intel or 3.2GHz AMD
Memory:
4 GB RAM
Graphics:
DirectX 10 compatible or later with 1GB RAM
DirectX®:
10
Hard Drive:
8 GB HD space
Sound:
DirectX 9.0c compatible

User reviews

Latko
Recommended | 14 Jul 2026
12.8h played

The gameplay is super repetitive, so it can get a bit boring, but its also super intense. The characters and their personalities are great though, even if the story is quite difficult to grasp. No real issues besides

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Guiver
Not recommended | 12 Jul 2026
22.7h played

This is an old game (damn, I'm calling a 2012 game old), with very clunky controls, and mediocre gameplay, but very cool story. Depending on what you need, maybe a buy on a deep discount, AND PLAY IT ON EASY. Cons: The

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ABI
Recommended | 16 Jul 2026
38.1h played

Honestly, Alan Wake Remastered is such an amazing game, and playing through it again just reminded me why I fell in love with it in the first place. The story is absolute gold—it feels like you're playing through a

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Ali The Great
Recommended | 11 Jul 2026
34.4h played

Alan Wake (2010) is an , action - adventure game. It has linear story driven progression revolving about a writer and a great mystery. It spurned spin-offs and sequels, and also has a connection with the game CONTROL (

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heyitsheather
Recommended | 14 Jul 2026
29.0h played

Such a great game, would absolutely recommend! The only thing that annoyed me in the beginning was the flashlight/shooting mechanics, but I got used to them quickly. I've finished the story now I plan to get the rest of

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9ine6ix0ero7even
Recommended | 14 Jul 2026
27.0h played

Playtime: Almost 30 hours Verdict: Highly Recommended I have just clocked in almost 30 hours into Alan Wake, and I can confidently say it is an absolutely fantastic experience. If you are looking for a game that will

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