Alone in the Dark: 2 Open Source Clones Compared
Comparison table
Free in the Dark
Availability
- Status
- Semi-playable
- Platforms
- Windows
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Halted
- Last updated
- 1y ago
- Stars
- 156
- Contributors
- 1
- License
- GPL-2.0
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- YesRequires game files from Steam or GOG versions of Alone in the Dark 1, 2, or 3.
Alone In The Dark Decompilation
Availability
- Status
- —
- Platforms
- —
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Active
- Last updated
- 2mo ago
- Stars
- 113
- Contributors
- 1
- License
- GPL-2.0
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- Yes
| Title | Free in the Dark | Alone In The Dark Decompilation |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Semi-playable | — |
| Platforms | Windows | — |
| Play in browser | No | No |
| Mobile | No | No |
| Project health | ||
| Development status | Halted | Active |
| Last updated | 1y ago | 2mo ago |
| Stars | 156 | 113 |
| Contributors | 1 | 1 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Requires original assets | YesRequires game files from Steam or GOG versions of Alone in the Dark 1, 2, or 3. | Yes |
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Known limitations
Free in the Dark
- compatibility: AITD1 was previously completable but may have regressed; other games are non-completable due to missing features.
- graphics: Graphical issues and missing features present in all supported games.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Alone in the Dark clones on this page open source?
Yes — every clone catalogued here is an open-source project. Availability, license, and development-status details for each one are listed in the comparison table above.
What license do these Alone in the Dark clones use?
Free in the Dark and Alone In The Dark Decompilation (GPL-2.0).
Do I need to own the original Alone in the Dark to play these clones?
Free in the Dark and Alone In The Dark Decompilation require original game assets to play.
Which Alone in the Dark clone is the most actively maintained?
Alone In The Dark Decompilation is currently under active development, based on recent commit activity. See the "Development status" row above for every clone's current status.
See the full write-up for each clone, or go back to Alone in the Dark.