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Amnesia: A Machine for PigsVSDear Esther: Landmark Edition

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
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VS
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

CasualIndieAdventureFree To Play
Quality
65Popularity
27Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 8 days
−93% $0.71
Buy Now

Winner

Dear Esther: Landmark Edition wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

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Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
6 of 13 metrics
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
7 of 13 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.24 -
$0.71 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.20 -
$0.77 Wins
Best Current Discount
-84% -
-93% Wins
Sales Frequency
115 price changes
115 price changes
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
72/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
69.1% positive -
79.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
7.2K Wins
2.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.0K Wins
1.9K -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.2K -
511 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7 Wins
5 -
Steam Recommendations
7.2K Wins
2.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
7 -
10 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2013 -
Feb 2017 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.

MaybeDear Esther: Landmark Edition

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

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

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Kinguin
Kinguin −84% $3.24Buy Now
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GAMIVO +6% $3.43View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −93% $0.71Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +118% $1.55View
Steam
Steam +180% $1.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$9.99View

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

Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (2,442 reviews) — mostly positive
2,442 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.71 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-67% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsAmnesia: A Machine for PigsDear Esther: Landmark Edition
Release Date
September 10, 2013
February 14, 2017
Developers
The Chinese Room
The Chinese Room, Robert Briscoe
Publishers
Frictional Games
Secret Mode
Platforms
Linux, MacOs, Windows
MacOs, Windows
Achievements
7
10

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

Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 (2 * 2660), AMD A8-3850 (4 * 2900) or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1024 MB), AMD Radeon HD7770 (1024 MB)
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
Which is better: Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs or Dear Esther: Landmark Edition?

Dear Esther: Landmark Edition 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 Dear Esther: Landmark Edition?

Based on the metrics, Dear Esther: Landmark Edition 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. Dear Esther: Landmark Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC

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