GOG.com, an outfit that has long championed the cause of preserving gaming history, has kicked off a giveaway of a true classic.

On the 2nd, GOG.com launched a free giveaway of Alone in the Dark: The Trilogy 1+2+3. This event is part of the GOG Preservation Program, an initiative dedicated to ensuring legendary titles remain playable and polished for the modern era. If you claim your copy before the 5th, it is yours to keep forever.

First arriving in 1992, the Alone in the Dark: The Trilogy 1+2+3 was a real trailblazer, blending action, adventure, and horror in ways that felt truly revolutionary at the time. The game revolves around the eerie Derceto mansion in Louisiana, where a gloomy atmosphere and psychological dread take centre stage. Its tale of mysterious suicides, ancient curses, and supernatural secrets paved the way for the survival horror genre we know today.

This version from GOG.com packs in the original trilogy, the bonus adventure Jack in the Dark, and a treasure trove of digital extras including soundtracks and manuals. It runs via DOSBox and has been tweaked for stability on Windows 10 and 11. As with everything on GOG.com, it is completely DRM-free, meaning you can play it whenever you like without the nuisance of online authentication.

Ultimately, GOG is using this event to reiterate the importance of game preservation. By providing technical support and dedicated maintenance long after publishers have walked away, they are ensuring that the history of classic gaming stays alive and kicking for us all.