Alone With You

Alone With You doesn’t delve as deeply into its existential themes as you might expect, and its romance elements are light, but it still provides an enjoyable experience and an interesting story about the only survivor of a sci-fi disaster.

76%Game Brain Score

story, graphics

grinding, replayability

81% User Score Based on 64 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 18 reviews

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Alone With You is a single player puzzle game with romance, mystery and science fiction themes. It was developed by BancyCo and was released on February 9, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Alone With You is a sci-fi game for people who love adventure, exploring and maybe even a little romance. You play the sole remaining member of a doomed terraforming colony. Your planet will crumble and implode in less than a month, and you must use your remaining time to try to escape. The catch? There is only one escape pod left, and it isn’t functioning. Even worse, the only people who special…

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Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

story37 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful pixel art style and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.
The story is emotionally engaging, exploring themes of loneliness, human connection, and tragedy, which resonates with players.
The character development through holographic interactions adds depth to the narrative, making players care about the outcomes of the characters.

Gameplay can feel repetitive and tedious, with a lack of meaningful exploration and overly simplistic puzzles that detract from the experience.
The dialogue choices often lack depth and impact, making it difficult for players to form a strong emotional connection with the characters.
The game suffers from linearity and a lack of save options, which can hinder replayability and make multiple playthroughs feel like a chore.

story
109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Alone with You" is a compelling sci-fi narrative that explores themes of survival, companionship, and human emotion, set against a beautifully crafted pixel art backdrop. While many players found the storytelling engaging and emotionally resonant, some criticized the linearity and repetitive gameplay that detracted from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the game's narrative depth and character interactions left a lasting impression on many, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of story-driven games.
- “The story is great (if a bit dark), the characters are great/well filled out, and overall you can just tell that the developers were putting everything they had into this game.”
- “The story was compelling, the graphics were beautiful!!”
- “Interactive games like these depend on a good quality of storytelling which can keep you invested throughout the journey, and Alone with You succeeds here with flying colors.”
- “For me, the problem is how this story is told.”
- “I really tried to get through, but I just couldn't bring myself to care about the story.”
- “The game’s way of sending you on missions got very repetitive and boring.”
graphics
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Alone with You" are characterized by charming pixel art that effectively conveys the game's atmospheric and emotional themes, with many reviewers praising the beautiful visuals and their ability to enhance the storytelling. While some players appreciate the nostalgic appeal of the pixelated style, others find it less engaging, noting that the low-fi aesthetic may not resonate with all audiences. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point, contributing significantly to the game's unique atmosphere and narrative depth.
- “The colourful pixel art style contrasts wonderfully with the dark, sometimes gruesome, and tragic events, and the music adds to the experience.”
- “The artwork is incredible--it truly spares no expense in creating the atmosphere.”
- “These visuals carry the game to a whole other level and while not hyper-realistic, they do their job spectacularly.”
- “I was a bit put off by the pixel graphics, but it really seems that they are a thing again for some reason.”
- “The graphics are purposely low-fi 8-bit styled but not in a way that particularly appealed to me; indeed, they shaded over into ugly, I'd say.”
- “Tbh, they are not terrible, I just don't understand the nostalgic need to go back to that past graphics-wise, especially since most of the buyers on Steam these days are not old enough to actually have played any games on 8-bit game consoles.”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by simplistic mechanics, primarily involving exploration and puzzle-solving, which some players find engaging while others deem it repetitive and unchallenging. Many reviews highlight the lack of depth and complexity, with gameplay often reduced to walking and interacting with objects, leading to a mixed reception where the story and atmosphere are praised despite the gameplay's shortcomings. Overall, it appeals to those seeking a narrative-driven experience but may disappoint players looking for more dynamic gameplay.
- “I liked how the gameplay added to the atmosphere.”
- “Simple yet engaging gameplay.”
- “If you like a good story amidst simplified gameplay, this is for you.”
- “However, after 2 hours of gameplay and 4 missions completed, I can only say that it didn't live up to expectations at all.”
- “The gameplay itself is not complex; there is no real challenge.”
- “Overall, the fact that the gameplay had no deeper dimension throughout the mid-game really made the game feel more of a chore than engaging.”
emotional
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke strong feelings, with players describing it as heartbreaking and compelling, particularly during key narrative moments. While some found the character interactions lacking depth, others appreciated the poignant storytelling and emotional connections that developed, leading to impactful experiences. Overall, the game is noted for its bittersweet narrative that resonates deeply, despite some criticisms regarding pacing and repetitive gameplay.
- “This game made me feel things.”
- “It allows for the greatest amount of emotional connection to be made, and the most character juxtaposition to occur, which doesn't much change the ending, but man did it ever make me cry at a few points.”
- “It tells a great emotional story and is gut-wrenching in parts.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise for its ability to enhance the overall experience, with a soundtrack that is described as both fitting and atmospheric, particularly in its ability to evoke emotions during key moments. Players appreciate the transitions in music when entering different areas, as well as the quality of sound effects that complement the engaging story and visuals. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the standout features, contributing significantly to the game's mood and immersion.
- “Great game and the music is awesome.”
- “The music changes when you enter certain areas, and sometimes even goes silent at key moments, which adds to the overall mood of the game really well.”
- “The soundtrack is brilliant with a sci-fi touch and adds to the desolate feeling.”
- “The music was alright, although sometimes there were noises where I wasn't sure if they were random or indicated an interaction button.”
- “You will get to listen to a futuristic minimalistic music with occasional sound effects.”
- “Just walking around, staring at the beautiful graphics and listening to peaceful music in the meantime can be enough, if you appreciate such artworks.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its unique sci-fi elements, captivating graphics, and engaging storytelling, which together create a deeply immersive experience. Players appreciate the charming dialogues and character interactions, as well as the fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall mood. The combination of simple yet effective artwork and atmospheric design makes it a standout title for fans of indie adventure games.
- “A great small adventure game, with charming dialogues and characters and a unique sci-fi atmosphere.”
- “The graphics are simple, but heavily atmospheric, creepy, captivating, and the story complements these elements nicely for not really using many buttons.”
- “The relationships and personalities – not only of the four holograms – are exposed in this fashion and for a narrative fanatic like me, it helps to provide what is a fantastic atmosphere, putting me in the mind of such classics as 'Beneath a Steel Sky', 'Another World', and '2001: A Space Odyssey'.”
- “The artwork is incredible--it truly spares no expense in creating the atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack is fitting and helps to create a hard sci-fi atmosphere.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly due to the frequent need to return to base and the excessive repetition of animations. While exploration is well-designed, the pacing often forces players into long stretches of monotonous walking, detracting from the overall enjoyment and connection with characters.
- “But having to watch the same door opening animation about 400 times and being forced to go back to base after every single little thing really makes it tedious to play.”
- “Even if I wanted to talk more with a particular character in order to develop some kind of connection with them, the pacing of the game so far promises at least 30-40 minutes of tedious walking around before I can get to that point.”
- “The gameplay becomes a bit tedious and repetitive.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers some replayability due to multiple endings and the inability to fully explore all character interactions in a single playthrough, though its linearity and auto-save feature may limit the experience. Players can expect around 6-7 hours of gameplay, but some feel that the replay value could be enhanced.
- “For most, Alone With You will last for around 6 – 7 hours, but there is some replayability to be had.”
- “It's a little bit short, but has replay value because you can't get close to all characters in this game in a single run.”
- “I think it could be a bit less linear in terms of the choices affecting character conversations. Since there are multiple endings, I don't think the replay value is sufficient, especially since it auto-saves and you start all over from the beginning after the first playthrough.”
- “For most, Alone With You will last around 6 to 7 hours, but there is some replayability to be had.”