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Amnesia: A Machine for PigsVSLost Sanity: Cthulhu

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 21 hours
−84% $3.24
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Lost Sanity: Cthulhu

Lost Sanity: Cthulhu

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
54Popularity
7Value
80
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
−20% $7.19
Buy Now

Winner

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs wins 11 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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Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
11 of 15 metrics
Lost Sanity: Cthulhu
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.24 Wins
$7.19 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.20 Wins
$7.19 -
Best Current Discount
-84% Wins
-20% -
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 -
88.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
7.2K Wins
9 -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.0K Wins
8 -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.2K -
1 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7 Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
7.2K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
7 -
10 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2013 -
Sep 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 SaleLost Sanity: Cthulhu

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
Lost Sanity: Cthulhu

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
Lost Sanity: Cthulhu

Lost Sanity: Cthulhu

1 Store
Steam
Steam −20% $7.19Buy Now

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

Quality

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

69% positive (7,210 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 72/100 — generally favorable from critics
7,210 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.

-25% player decline
6 concurrent players — niche audience

Lost Sanity: Cthulhu

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

100% positive (6 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
6 reviews — limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$7.19 — very accessible price
20% off — minor discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-83% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsAmnesia: A Machine for PigsLost Sanity: Cthulhu
Release Date
September 10, 2013
September 2, 2026
Developers
The Chinese Room
Manin Studios
Publishers
Frictional Games
ZNT Productions
Platforms
Linux, 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

Lost Sanity: Cthulhu

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: WINDOWS® 11 (64-BIT Required)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 9400F 2.9Ghz or AMD equivalent or better
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 equivalent or better
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
Which is better: Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs or Lost Sanity: Cthulhu?

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs won the comparison against Lost Sanity: Cthulhu 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 Lost Sanity: Cthulhu?

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. Lost Sanity: Cthulhu currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 6, 2026, 03:46 AM UTC

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