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Alan Wake's American Nightmare

Alan Wake's American Nightmare is a standalone expansion to the psychological horror action-adventure game Alan Wake, developed by Remedy Entertainment. Is it your kind of game?

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About Alan Wake's American Nightmare

Alan Wake's American Nightmare is a standalone expansion to the psychological horror action-adventure game Alan Wake, developed by Remedy Entertainment. The story shifts to an alternate reality where Alan Wake finds himself in a small Arizona town. Here, he faces off against his evil doppelgänger, Mr. Scratch, a murderous entity intent on destroying everything Alan holds dear. The gameplay involves exploring the town, battling new and familiar supernatural enemies, and uncovering pieces of the narrative through manuscripts and other clues. The expansion introduces new weapons and combat mechanics while maintaining the series' focus on the use of light to combat darkness. The narrative explores themes of duality and reality, offering a more action-oriented experience compared to the original game.

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74%

280 ratings

Steam:

74%

8,370 reviews

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$8.99

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Platforms
PC · Xbox
Release date
February 22, 2012
Length
About 6 hours
Difficulty
3/5 (estimated)
Genres
Shooter · Adventure
Themes
Action · Science fiction · Horror · Survival · Drama
Perspective
Third person
Modes
Solo only
Languages
3 languages
Text in your language
Yes
Steam Deck
Verified
Microtransactions
None

Frequently asked questions

How long is Alan Wake's American Nightmare?
About 6 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Alan Wake's American Nightmare on?
Alan Wake's American Nightmare is available on PC · Xbox.
Does Alan Wake's American Nightmare have co-op?
No, Alan Wake's American Nightmare is single-player only.
Does Alan Wake's American Nightmare run on Steam Deck?
Verified
What does Alan Wake's American Nightmare cost?
$8.99 on Steam.

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