Alan Sharp
Mystive Studios · 2021 · Indie, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror, Adventure, Puzzle
PC
Mostly Positive75% · 59
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About Alan Sharp
Alan Sharp has been in the works since 2015, developed by two developers. It is made with 0$ external funding, completely financed by the team behind it. Passion, motivation, and dedication are the fuel pushing us all these years, as well as the love for game development. Have fun, peeps!
Dive into a dark world by taking the role of Sam Whithers - a young detective and ex-assistant of the legendary Alan Sharp. Unfold events that happened before Alan's arrival at the crime scene and find out the horrible truth. On the way, besides the investigation which brought him to Beggers Hole, Sam will face the demons of his past. Will his own sanity stop him from realizing the terrible truth? Or will the unholy entity consume him in the abyss before he finds out the tale of the Regan family?
Get into the shoes of Alan Sharp, a private detective in the 1970s, retired and shattered due to the murder of a beloved one. A single call by an old friend takes Alan back on his track, leading you to a small town where a boy was butchered. The parents are missing, strange rumors spread among the folk talking of madness that consumed the father. Furthermore, others foretell of peculiar events and occurrences in the Regans’ home. Inspired by various psychological horror games and detective fiction, Alan Sharp takes the best elements of the horror games genre. Using uncertainty and fear of the unknown, above all, it provides a chilling atmosphere for the players to experience. As you investigate the mysterious murder, death lurks behind every corner. It lingers for a right moment to consume you in the dark and bury the truth of what happened to the Regan family.
- Challenging Puzzles – Uncover the mystery case of a sinister evil by deciphering challenging puzzles that will test your logic, intelligence, and detective skills, keeping you on the edge of your seat
- Engage in Dialogue – Finding clues in objects is not enough for your investigation? Engage in conversation with the town’s folk. Doubt everyone, trust no one! Even your own senses!
- Search & Acquire – Look for hidden clues in almost every object of the game. Be careful! The amount of usable objects you can possess is limited. Use your briefcase to store items for later use
- Journal – No need to know it by heart when there is a faithful journal in your pocket. Make sure to check it out if you need to remind yourself, it might assist you in deciding your next move.
- Wander the streets of Beggers Hole, stroll in a dark, vast forest, feel the chilling air of the beach and lose yourself in mysterious, strange corridors where hell is but a beginning.
- Psychological Horror – A sinister presence looms over you every step of the way, twisting your thoughts, bending your reality until you are utterly lost in the terror that rises.
- Survive – Look for a place to hide when a horrible danger tracks your steps
Chapter 0: Prologue
Dive into a dark world by taking the role of Sam Whithers - a young detective and ex-assistant of the legendary Alan Sharp. Unfold events that happened before Alan's arrival at the crime scene and find out the horrible truth. On the way, besides the investigation which brought him to Beggers Hole, Sam will face the demons of his past. Will his own sanity stop him from realizing the terrible truth? Or will the unholy entity consume him in the abyss before he finds out the tale of the Regan family?
Get into the shoes of Alan Sharp, a private detective in the 1970s, retired and shattered due to the murder of a beloved one. A single call by an old friend takes Alan back on his track, leading you to a small town where a boy was butchered. The parents are missing, strange rumors spread among the folk talking of madness that consumed the father. Furthermore, others foretell of peculiar events and occurrences in the Regans’ home. Inspired by various psychological horror games and detective fiction, Alan Sharp takes the best elements of the horror games genre. Using uncertainty and fear of the unknown, above all, it provides a chilling atmosphere for the players to experience. As you investigate the mysterious murder, death lurks behind every corner. It lingers for a right moment to consume you in the dark and bury the truth of what happened to the Regan family.
Features
- Challenging Puzzles – Uncover the mystery case of a sinister evil by deciphering challenging puzzles that will test your logic, intelligence, and detective skills, keeping you on the edge of your seat
- Engage in Dialogue – Finding clues in objects is not enough for your investigation? Engage in conversation with the town’s folk. Doubt everyone, trust no one! Even your own senses!
- Search & Acquire – Look for hidden clues in almost every object of the game. Be careful! The amount of usable objects you can possess is limited. Use your briefcase to store items for later use
- Journal – No need to know it by heart when there is a faithful journal in your pocket. Make sure to check it out if you need to remind yourself, it might assist you in deciding your next move.
- Wander the streets of Beggers Hole, stroll in a dark, vast forest, feel the chilling air of the beach and lose yourself in mysterious, strange corridors where hell is but a beginning.
- Psychological Horror – A sinister presence looms over you every step of the way, twisting your thoughts, bending your reality until you are utterly lost in the terror that rises.
- Survive – Look for a place to hide when a horrible danger tracks your steps
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
It's so sad that there is only chapter 0. I'm really hoping for the other three chapter, but it seems abandoned. Even though it's a great game. But buy it on sale.7 found this helpful
[h1] Alan Sharp [/h1] [h2] A Promising Horror-Puzzle Game with Potential [/h2] [b]Alan Sharp[/b] is an impressive horror game with an emphasis on puzzles and a story that slowly unravels as you progress. Developed by a two-person team, this game shows a lot of heart and creativity, blending psychological horror with detective elements to create a unique experience. [h3] Gameplay and Puzzles [/h3] At its core, [b]Alan Sharp[/b] is a puzzle-driven game, reminiscent of escape room scenarios. The puzzles are the highlight, requiring attention to detail, exploration, and the use of clues scattered throughout the environment. However, some puzzles are overly explained through text, which ironically makes them more confusing. A perfect example is an early puzzle involving an abacus in the basement—it could have benefited from fewer text explanations and more subtle visual clues. Nonetheless, the puzzles remain enjoyable, and for players who love a good brain workout, they’ll find plenty to engage with here. [h3] Scares and Atmosphere [/h3] The game leans heavily on jump scares, and while they are effective at first, their overuse can reduce their impact. Some scares are just…
I can't wait for the next chapter. The scare factors are well done, the puzzles are fun and interesting, the graphics are good, and there are just so many different settings to experience the horror. I enjoyed this very much. For a glimpse of the gameplay or to access no commentary longplay walkthrough: https://youtu.be/fktKlwV4Ffo
Its always impressive when a tiny team makes a game, but this game is just not very good. The next game the dev made, Mirror Forge, is way better than this. I only checked this game out to see what else the dev had done and he's definitely improved a lot since this.
It's not at all bad, I'd even say it's good, definitely worth a gander on sale. There's about 2 hours of gameplay here (took half hour break which is why my playtime is longer), and if you can get by the jank, it's actually quite entertaining. Decent variety of puzzles, environments change up, there's a good couple of scares. Overall I enjoyed it, albeit it was quite short. I saw the developer claim it would take over 3 hours but that is absolutely an exaggeration - I took my time and interacted with everything I could, and mulled over the puzzles long enough - this is not a long game. Nor does the game put it's best foot forward with a brief intro in a police station where it looks very rough. Awkward animation and conversation, it looks very stilted. But once you get to the house, and get by a further awkward conversation with the murder victim's friend (who is dodgy as all hell, from a clear mile off), you're let loose to explore and get spooked. So in short, don't be put off by the initial impression, stick with it and you'll have a good time. And a PS, and it's a bit of a nitpick, but what puzzles me is why they named the game after someone who is only tangentially lin…
Abandoned game. Stay away
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