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.
- against Horizon Zero Dawn 0% 4 duels played · 341 points behind
- against The Last of Us 0% 4 duels played · 295 points behind
- against Alan Wake 0% 3 duels played · 247 points behind
- against Max Payne 3 0% 3 duels played · 143 points behind
- against Mafia II 33% 3 duels played · 159 points behind
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Around this spot
The games Alan Wake's American Nightmare sits between in the world ranking.
- 1,729 Alto's Adventure 1,520
- 1,730 The Legend of Kyrandia 1,520
- 1,731 Worms: Ultimate Mayhem 1,520
- 1,732 Alan Wake's American Nightmare 1,519
- 1,733 Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary 1,519
- 1,734 Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 1,519
- 1,735 Pong 1,519
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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).
| Ranking | Position | Games competing |
|---|---|---|
| World ranking | 1,732 | 5,110 |
| TPS | 91 | 223 |
| 2010s | 745 | 2,044 |
| 2012 | 70 | 198 |
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