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Amnesia: A Machine for PigsVSCommutator

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

Quality
68Popularity
31Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−88% $2.31
Buy Now
VS
Commutator

Commutator

Quality
50Popularity
Value
73
Scores are estimated for unreleased games
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
−10% $11.69
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Winner

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

12
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
12 of 15 metrics
Commutator
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.31 Wins
$11.69 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.20 Wins
$11.69 -
Best Current Discount
-88% Wins
-10% -
Sales Frequency
60 price changes Wins
1 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
72/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
69.1% positive -
100% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
7.2K Wins
6 -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.0K Wins
6 -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.2K -
0 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
7.1K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
7 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2013 -
Jul 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAmnesia: A Machine for Pigs

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
Commutator

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −88% $2.31Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +9% $2.51View
Steam
Steam +765% $19.99View
Commutator

Commutator

1 Store
Steam
Steam −10% $11.69Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

69% positive (7,164 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 72/100 — generally favorable from critics
7,164 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.31 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

8 concurrent players — niche audience

Commutator

Quality

Developer Track Record

Mixed track record — check their previous games before pre-ordering.

Studio's released games on Steam averaged 50/100, weighted by review volume

Value

Preorder Price

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$11.69 — reasonable price
10% off — minor discount

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAmnesia: A Machine for PigsCommutator
Release Date
September 10, 2013
July 14, 2026
Developers
The Chinese Room
iaroslav motailov
Publishers
Frictional Games
iaroslav motailov
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
7

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: High-range Intel Core i5 / AMD FX CPU or equivalent.
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 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.
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Commutator

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs or Commutator?

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs won the comparison against Commutator 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 Commutator?

Based on the metrics, Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs 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. Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 04:21 AM UTC

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