Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs vs The Occultist
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 $8.26 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 Occultist |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 61 | 50 |
| Quality | 69 | 60 |
| Value | 72 | 61 |
| Popularity | 31 | 20 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.13 | $11.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 69.1% positive | 74.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 13 | 2 |
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 | The Occultist |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 10, 2013 | April 8, 2026 |
| Developers | The Chinese Room | DALOAR |
| Publishers | Frictional Games | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | High-range Intel Core i5 / AMD FX CPU or equivalent. | Intel i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 32 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 RTX 4070 Super (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (16GB) |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 40 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:51 PM UTC