Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs vs Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Dear Esther: Landmark Edition is R$9.13 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs | Dear Esther: Landmark Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 58 |
| Quality | 69 | 65 |
| Value | 69 | 60 |
| Popularity | 31 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 11.99 | R$ 2.86 |
| Steam Review Score | 69.1% positive | 79% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 13 | 5 |
Where to buy
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Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
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Details and requirements
| Item | Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs | Dear 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, Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 |
| Processor (minimum) | High-range Intel Core i5 / AMD FX CPU or equivalent. | Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 (2 * 2660), AMD A8-3850 (4 * 2900) or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 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. | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1024 MB), AMD Radeon HD7770 (1024 MB) |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
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. Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC