Back to browse

Amnesia: A Machine for PigsVSThe Hollow Road: Prologue

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
The Hollow Road: Prologue

The Hollow Road: Prologue

Quality
64Popularity
18Value
52
SteamBetter Deal¡ Steam
$3.99
Buy Now

Winner

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

Grab It Now
11
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
11 of 14 metrics
The Hollow Road: Prologue
3 of 14 metrics
3

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
$3.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.20 Wins
$3.59 -
Best Current Discount
-84% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
115 price changes Wins
2 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
12 -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.0K Wins
12 -
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
10 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.

Wait for SaleThe Hollow Road: Prologue

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
The Hollow Road: Prologue

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
The Hollow Road: Prologue

The Hollow Road: Prologue

1 Store
Steam
Steam$3.99Buy 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

The Hollow Road: Prologue

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

100% positive (12 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
12 reviews — limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$3.99 — very accessible price
Near historical low ($3.59)
Game DetailsAmnesia: A Machine for PigsThe Hollow Road: Prologue
Release Date
September 10, 2013
July 3, 2026
Developers
The Chinese Room
CatzdevStudio
Publishers
Frictional Games
CatzdevStudio
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

The Hollow Road: Prologue

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-12700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB or better or AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB or better or Intel Arc A770 16 GB / Intel Arc B580 12 GB or better
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: SSD recommended & Upsampling / DLSS / FSR or Xe Super Sampling
Which is better: Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs or The Hollow Road: Prologue?

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs won the comparison against The Hollow Road: Prologue 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 The Hollow Road: Prologue?

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: Sep 5, 2026, 04:27 PM UTC

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.