Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs vs The Land of Pain
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs is R$26.50 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs | The Land of Pain |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 61 | 43 |
| Quality | 69 | 63 |
| Value | 69 | 38 |
| Popularity | 31 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 11.99 | R$ 9.10 |
| Steam Review Score | 69.1% positive | 77.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 13 | 1 |
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Details and requirements
| Item | Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs | The Land of Pain |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 10, 2013 | September 13, 2017 |
| Developers | The Chinese Room | Alessandro Guzzo |
| Publishers | Frictional Games | Alessandro Guzzo |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required) |
| Processor (minimum) | High-range Intel Core i5 / AMD FX CPU or equivalent. | Quad core 2.0 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 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 GTX 670 2GB /AMD R9 270x 2GB |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs or The Land of Pain?
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs won the comparison against The Land of Pain 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 Land of Pain?
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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:51 PM UTC