Left Alone

Left Alone plunges you into a first-person psychological horror journey, where darkness and memories intertwine. As secrets emerge from shadows, use your wits to solve puzzles and explore haunting, forgotten locations. Every step echoes with the past; can you face the truths that await?

Left Alone is a exploration, puzzle and walking simulator game developed and published by SpeedTutor.
Released on April 28th 2016 is available in English only on Windows.

It has received 638 reviews of which 476 were positive and 162 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 1.37€ on Steam and has a 80% discount.

The Steam community has classified Left Alone into these genres:

Exploration Puzzle Walking Simulator First-Person 3D Horror Story Rich Psychological Horror Action Logic Atmospheric Survival Investigation Mystery Psychological Adventure Survival Horror Dark Inventory Management Singleplayer

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Requirements

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Windows

OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
Processor: Quad-core CPU ~ 2.5Ghz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: GTX 560m / HD6870 1GB or equivalent
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 1 GB available space

Reviews

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Oct. 2024

Left Alone A Hidden Gem in Psychological Horror Left Alone delivers a refreshing take on psychological horror, steering clear of jump scares and focusing instead on a slowly building atmosphere and engaging storytelling. For those who appreciate a more cerebral horror experience, this game offers a unique journey worth taking. Story and Gameplay The narrative centers around Joel, an ex-soldier left in a state of despair after his family abandoned him during a coma. As he seeks solace in a camping trip with two friends, things take a sinister turn when they become trapped in an abandoned school. The story is well-crafted and unfolds organically, maintaining cohesion throughout without spoon-feeding its underlying themes. While the game is a first-person puzzle experience, the puzzles are generally not complex. Players may find themselves wandering and searching for obscure items to progress, which can extend playtime. Some segments might feel tedious, particularly when revisiting areas to solve puzzles. However, the overall flow of the game is engaging, with a runtime of approximately four hours that feels rewarding rather than rushed. Atmosphere and Sound Design The game’s sound design stands out as one of its strongest elements. The unsettling audio effects and eerie music contribute significantly to the immersive atmosphere, creating a sense of dread that lingers throughout. Unlike many horror games that rely heavily on jump scares, Left Alone expertly builds tension, using subtle audio cues to unsettle players. Visually, while the game may show some rough edges—such as clipping issues with objects—the dark, claustrophobic environments enhance the psychological horror experience. The flashlight mechanic, though initially enticing, can be frustrating due to limited battery life, pushing players to navigate in darkness and adding to the tension. Conclusion: A Worthwhile Experience Despite some initial reservations, Left Alone proves to be a hidden gem within the indie horror genre. Its thoughtful storytelling, atmospheric sound design, and engaging puzzles combine to create a memorable experience. While it may not appeal to everyone, particularly those seeking a more action-oriented horror game, fans of psychological horror should find plenty to appreciate. If you enjoy a slower-paced, narrative-driven experience, Left Alone is certainly worth your time. Check out more of my game reviews on my curator page: [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/44871161-7Blood/]7Blood Curator Page

Aug. 2024

This game is psychological horror, not jump scares or chase scares, so know what to expect. The story elements are solid and well put together, the game doesn't telegraph its underlying story, and the plot is cohesive. Game has an interesting start and flows nicely into each segment. I expected a cheesy indie barely horror game, and I was pleasantly surprised to find a hidden gem. Pros: Overall, this is a surprisingly good story for the cost of the game, with a surprising ending For a psych horror exploring game, it does have a few good scare moments Provides puzzles that are not too hard for the non puzzle gamers Creepy atmosphere and good use of sound and sound effects - this is this game's biggest win. Excellent pacing, unnerving environment and absolutely fantastic sound design. Sound is critical to a good horror experience and they got it just right. Controls are easy and intuitive Pro and Con - game is short, just a few hours, which is great for a stream game, but not long lasting However, for the price it's about the right amount of game Cons: There are a number of instances of invisible walls - this is lazy design work. It's easy enough to block areas off with scenery and "natural" barriers - we should be past invisible walls by now The UI could have gotten a bit more thought. I hate a game that handholds, but I don't want to stumble around without a clue what works either. Game interactions are a little clunky but not enough to really complain about Games that use darkness as a fear factor, and short battery life on flashlights when it's NOT plot critical need to knock it off and just let the flashlight work ATTN Horror Devs: streamers won't stream your game if the viewers can't see a friggin thing I would have liked a little more at the end - I won't spoil it but it was a bit lacking in the NOW WHAT department. Overall - worth trying, definitely worth the very low cost, and fairly enjoyable - I look forward to more from this creator.

Aug. 2024

An interesting game not really long has saves in certain parts of the game if you quit before the next save you start from the beginning of the previous save. Game is dark and not much batteries around during my play through so I was running in the dark during certain parts. not really scary has some attempts at jump scares. It's more psychological horror.

June 2024

So I figured out the issue and was finally able to play the game. It was a fun a game, and the ending has a decent twist.

March 2024

A good game. The start is misleading, the game is mostly played in the dark and in an old deserted boarding school. It has great atmosphere and has a consistent feel of fear and suspense. One man is facing the unknown to save his friends, if they are there....someone is! The only complaints I have are the batteries don't last long enough in the flashlight, possibly leaving you in total darkness, and also, if you die, the last save is way back and requires a considerable replay, which is annoying, so just don't die! The Dev was going to update and improve much of this game this year. Whether that has or will be done is not known. It would be worth fixing as the game itself is quite good, imo. The end doesn't give you a definite answer to what happened, but there are enough clues to lead you to some interesting theories. This, however does not take anything away from the game itself which apparently takes roughly two hours to complete if you're a fast player. I'm not :) I died AND ran out of batteries! I should add that due to the short battery life, it is a good idea to be speedy (RUN!) when possible to locations, while still checking known and new locations for more batteries. Have fun!

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Developer

SpeedTutor

Publisher

SpeedTutor

Release 28 Apr 2016

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