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 (479)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (16190)

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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

LeeryBear
Not recommended | 03 Jun 2026
7.6h played

Dull. Not interesting at all. Not the gameplay, neither the story. There are stuffy moments, when you have to struggle just because it's said in scenario. It has nothing to do with the skill. There are two episodes

Helpful: 0
Loki2442
Recommended | 30 May 2026
16.3h played

Good game just like every Remedy Entertainment game. One should try at least once. Although there is some horror element, but major part is fending off enemies that appear at particular points. Gameplay contains

Helpful: 0
R4bL
Not recommended | 03 Jun 2026
14.8h played

Remedy being losers block latest game by ip for my country. So if you dont want me paying your games so be it, ill get it from high seas. Liked this game btw

Helpful: 1
Erick Wolfhart
Recommended | 01 Jun 2026
61.3h played

Fantastic game. Truly atmospheric. Psychological horror at its finest. But First, get Alan Wake 2 on Steam. Then maybe make another Alan Wake game where I actually play as Alan Wake the whole time. The game is called

Helpful: 0
Levaindil
Recommended | 31 May 2026
38.7h played

I wanted this game because it was inspired by Stephen King. Of course, I also like horror games. I can see the inspiration, and I always love a good reference to The Shining! I really like the chapter/episode recaps.

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Mór-Ríoghain
Recommended | 30 May 2026
29h played

Absolutely adore this game! The gameplay itself may not be the most exhilarating (point flashlight and shoot + dodging) but the story, characters, and acting were top-notch. This is Remedy's first foray into their new

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