PC requirements

Alone in the Dark System Requirements

Alone in the Dark needs at least 1.8 GHz Processor, 512 MB RAM and 3D Graphics card compatible with DirectX7 graphics. For the recommended experience you want 1.8 GHz Processor, 1 GB RAM and 3D Graphics card compatible with DirectX9 graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
Alone in the Dark minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows XP or Windows Vista Windows XP or Windows Vista
Processor 1.8 GHz Processor 1.8 GHz Processor
Memory 512 MB RAM 1 GB RAM
Graphics 3D Graphics card compatible with DirectX7 3D Graphics card compatible with DirectX9
DirectX Version 7.0 Version 9.0
Storage 2 GB available space 2 GB available space
Additional notes Mouse, Keyboard Mouse, Keyboard
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Other platforms

Alone in the Dark is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:

3DO Interactive Multiplayer Acorn Archimedes DOS FM Towns Mac PC (Microsoft Windows) PC-9800 Series

Quick answers

Running Alone in the Dark on PC

Can my PC run Alone in the Dark?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Alone in the Dark need?
2 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.