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Game entry

Alan Wake's American Nightmare

2012 · TPS, Horror, Action-adventure, Survival · PC, Xbox 360 · Microsoft Studios

Alan Wake's American Nightmare is ranked no. 1,732 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,519 and 44% of duels won. The pairing that comes up most often sets it against Horizon Zero Dawn: 4 duels settled, 0 to 4. Its best rank by family puts it at no. 70 out of 198 (2012).

World rank

no. 1,732

ELO score

1,519

Wins

44%

Duels played

253

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.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,519 ELO points over the last 216 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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The standing

Where Alan Wake's American Nightmare ranks

The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Alan Wake's American Nightmare stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 70 out of 198 (2012).

Where Alan Wake's American Nightmare ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 1,732 5,110
TPS 91 223
2010s 745 2,044
2012 70 198

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