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Amnesia: A Machine for PigsVSThe Occultist

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
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−88% $2.31
Buy Now
VS
The Occultist

The Occultist

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
58Popularity
19Value
55
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 12 days
−30% $20.99
Buy Now

Winner

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

10
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
10 of 15 metrics
The Occultist
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.31 Wins
$20.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.20 Wins
$22.39 -
Best Current Discount
-88% Wins
-30% -
Sales Frequency
61 price changes -
72 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
72/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
69.1% positive -
73% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
7.2K Wins
226 -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.0K Wins
165 -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.2K -
61 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7 Wins
4 -
Steam Recommendations
7.1K Wins
140 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
7 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
10 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2013 -
Apr 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 Occultist

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
The Occultist

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 −88% $2.31Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +8% $2.50View
Steam
Steam +765% $19.99View
The Occultist

The Occultist

4 Stores
Steam
Steam −30% $20.99Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +0% $20.99View
Kinguin
Kinguin +32% $27.67View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +43% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

Quality

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

69% positive (7,169 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 72/100 — generally favorable from critics
7,169 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.31 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +600%
14 concurrent players — niche audience

The Occultist

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

73% positive (226 reviews) — mostly positive
226 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$20.99 — mid-range price
30% off — modest discount
Historical low: $14.31 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-67% player drop
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAmnesia: A Machine for PigsThe Occultist
Release Date
September 10, 2013
April 8, 2026
Developers
The Chinese Room
DALOAR
Publishers
Frictional Games
Daedalic Entertainment
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
7

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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 Occultist

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (16GB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 40 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs or The Occultist?

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs won the comparison against The Occultist 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 Occultist?

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: Jul 22, 2026, 08:36 AM UTC

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