Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs vs Call of Cthulhu®
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Call of Cthulhu® wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Call of Cthulhu® is $1.10 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs | Call of Cthulhu® |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 61 |
| Quality | 69 | 66 |
| Value | 72 | 76 |
| Popularity | 31 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.13 | $2.03 |
| Steam Review Score | 69.1% positive | 79% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 13 | 30 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs | Call of Cthulhu® |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 10, 2013 | October 29, 2018 |
| Developers | The Chinese Room | Cyanide Studio |
| Publishers | Frictional Games | Focus Entertainment |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | Windows 7/8/10 (64 bits) |
| Processor (minimum) | High-range Intel Core i5 / AMD FX CPU or equivalent. | Intel Core i7-3820 (3.6 GHz)/AMD FX-8370 (4.0 GHz) |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | High-range NVIDIA GeForce 400 / AMD Radeon HD 6000. Integrated Intel HD Graphics should work but is not supported; problems are generally solved with a driver update. | 4 GB, GeForce GTX 970/Radeon R9 390 |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 13 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | — | INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR GAME ACTIVATION |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs or Call of Cthulhu®?
Call of Cthulhu® won the comparison against Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs worth buying over Call of Cthulhu®?
Based on the metrics, Call of Cthulhu® won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Call of Cthulhu® currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:54 PM UTC