Indie · 2010
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Carefully constructed horror game relies on positioning, camera work, and shocking content. But Amnesia: The Dark Descent adds psychological elements to it. Players control the young man named Daniel, who wakes up in a seemingly empty castle, alone and with a massive memory loss. Through environmental storytelling,…
Key facts
- Released
- 8 September 2010
- Genre
- Indie · Adventure · Action
- Length
- ≈ 10 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC
- Studio
- Frictional Games
- Critics
- Metacritic 85
- Steam reviews
- 95% positive (34,108 reviews)
- Best price
- $19.99 · Humble Store
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 85 — critics loved it
- "Scary" vibe
- ≈ 10h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Amnesia: The Dark Descent?
Expect about 10 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Amnesia: The Dark Descent with friends?
No, Amnesia: The Dark Descent is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Amnesia: The Dark Descent on?
Amnesia: The Dark Descent is available on PC.
Where to buy Amnesia: The Dark Descent for the best price?
The best price Game Picker found is $19.99 at Humble Store. Prices are checked daily.
Is Amnesia: The Dark Descent a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 85. On Steam, 95% positive (34,108 reviews).
What games are like Amnesia: The Dark Descent?
In the same spirit: Penumbra: Black Plague, Penumbra Overture and SOMA.



