Alan and the Kid: Asymmetric VR Hide-and-Seek Action

9/1/2026, 1:20:12 PM

Release date: 12/17/2021

Tags: #asymmetric-vr #action #local-multiplayer #pvp #arena-shooter #casual #arcade #shooter

User Reviews

Score: 75%4 user reviews
Review Count: 4 reviews
Fetched At: 9/1/2026, 1:20:12 PM

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 720 (JPY)

Steam JP

$6.99 (USD)

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Japan Price: ¥ 720
Global Price: $6.99
Price in Your Region: ¥ 720Prices as Steam lists them per country. What you are actually charged depends on your Steam account settings.Regional prices checked: 5 Sept 2026
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 9/1/2026, 1:15:17 PM

Key highlight

Experience asymmetric VR in Alan and the Kid, where a VR player hunts an invisible PC player using traps and special abilities. Perfect for local multiplayer fun with friends and family.

Who this is for

A great pick for a unique competitive session with friends or family. The VR immersion combined with the stealthy strategy of the hunted player makes for a memorable experience.

Details

Overview

Alan and the Kid is a unique asymmetric VR experience that pits a VR player against a PC player in a tense game of cat and mouse. Developed and published by Barksquare ehf, this title offers a fresh take on local multiplayer, blending casual arcade fun with strategic PvP action.

Highlights

Asymmetric VR Gameplay: One player experiences the game in VR as the 'Kid,' overseeing a tabletop environment, while the other player controls 'Alan' on a standard PC.
Local Multiplayer Focus: Designed for head-to-head play with friends or family, supporting shared/split-screen for the PC player.
Strategic Tools and Abilities: The VR player can deploy traps, detection barriers, and anti-gravity fields, or even possess pawns to hunt Alan, while Alan must blend in and strike when the opportunity arises.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for pairs of friends or family members looking for a quick, engaging, and slightly chaotic local multiplayer session. If you enjoy asymmetric games, VR versus PC challenges, or casual arena shooters with a twist, Alan and the Kid offers a novel experience.