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Amnesia: A Machine for PigsVSDARKLING

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
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−84% $3.24
Buy Now
VS
DARKLING

DARKLING

Quality
36Popularity
8Value
78
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
−10% $1.79
Buy Now

Winner

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

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10
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
10 of 15 metrics
DARKLING
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.24 -
$1.79 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.20 Wins
$1.79 -
Best Current Discount
-84% Wins
-10% -
Sales Frequency
115 price changes Wins
1 price change -
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
2 -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.0K Wins
2 -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.2K -
0 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
7.2K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
7 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
10 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2013 -
Aug 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.

Wait for SaleDARKLING

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
DARKLING

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 −84% $3.24Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +6% $3.43View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
DARKLING

DARKLING

1 Store
Steam
Steam −10% $1.79Buy Now

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

Quality

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

69% positive (7,209 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 72/100 — generally favorable from critics
7,209 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.24 — very accessible price
84% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-71% player drop
4 concurrent players — niche audience

DARKLING

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

100% positive (2 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
2 reviews — limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.79 — very accessible price
10% off — minor discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-100% player drop
Game DetailsAmnesia: A Machine for PigsDARKLING
Release Date
September 10, 2013
August 24, 2026
Developers
The Chinese Room
SILI GAMES
Publishers
Frictional Games
SILI GAMES
Platforms
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Windows
Achievements
7

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

DARKLING

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs or DARKLING?

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

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. DARKLING currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 01:02 PM UTC

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