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Our Verdict
If you love horror games with strategy and a competitive edge, Alone will hook you.
Highlights
- Tense exploration
- Branching narrative
- Diverse mechanics
- Detailed miniatures
Keep in mind
- Memory required
- Long playtime
- Medium complexity
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Alone is a sci‑fi survival horror game that pits a lone hero against one to three evil masterminds who are determined to stop him from uncovering the truth and rescuing his companions. While the villains always have the full map hidden behind a massive screen, the hero can only see the sector he occupies, exploring the dungeon with caution. At the end of each round, the explored portions of the board are removed, leaving only the current sector visible, forcing the hero to rely on memory to avoid getting lost. The campaign unfolds across scenarios split into chapters, each with objectives that shape the story’s direction. If the hero completes his goals, the next chapter becomes easier, and the same applies to the villains. The game blends action‑queue, battle‑card driven, dice‑rolling, modular board and secret‑deployment mechanics, delivering a tense and strategic experience. Dark artwork and detailed miniatures amplify the horror and exploration vibe. Ideal for fans of cooperative games with a competitive edge, Alone demands focus, memory and planning, but rewards players with an engaging narrative and decisions that influence the plot’s unfolding. Additionally, the secret‑unit deployment mechanic lets the villains hide units in shadows, creating unexpected surprises. Dice rolls decide encounters and events, keeping adrenaline high. The modular board ensures no two games are the same, as each scenario can be assembled differently, keeping exploration fresh. The game also introduces team‑based strategy, allowing players to coordinate attacks and defend the hero, even if one of them is trying to sabotage him. At the end of each chapter, the outcomes influence the next phase, offering multiple narrative paths. Thus, Alone delivers a unique gaming experience that blends horror, strategy, and interactive storytelling.
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Publisher
Horrible Guild, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, HeidelBÄR Games, Hobby Japan
Designer
Andrea Crespi, Lorenzo Silva
Artist
Paolo Lamanna, Steven Hamilton
How many players can play Alone?
Alone is designed for 2 to 4 players, but it works best with 3 or 4 to balance the hero versus villains dynamic.
What is the average playtime?
A game typically lasts between 60 and 120 minutes, depending on player experience and the number of chapters played.
What is the complexity level?
The complexity is medium; you need to manage memory, plan actions in the queue, and handle random events, but the mechanics are not overly intricate.
What components are included?
The game includes miniatures, battle cards, dice, modular board tiles, a screen to hide the map, and hero and villain tokens.
Who is the target audience for Alone?
Ideal for fans of cooperative games with competitive elements, sci‑fi horror, and branching stories that require strategy and memory.
Is there a solo version?
There is no official solo mode, but players can improvise a solo experience by creating autonomous villain rules.