Amnesia: The Bunker vs DESOLATE
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Amnesia: The Bunker wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. DESOLATE is $1.26 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Amnesia: The Bunker | DESOLATE |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 66 | 58 |
| Quality | 75 | 58 |
| Value | 72 | 78 |
| Popularity | 33 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.69 | $1.43 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.7% positive | 68.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 88 | 18 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Amnesia: The Bunker | DESOLATE |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 6, 2023 | January 17, 2019 |
| Developers | Frictional Games | Nearga |
| Publishers | Frictional Games | HypeTrain Digital |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bits | 64-Bit Windows 8/10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Core i5 / Ryzen 5 | Intel Core i7-4770 @ 3.4 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | OpenGL 4.3, Nvidia GTX 970 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT / Intel Xe-HPG | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or analogue with 4 GB VRAM |
| Storage (minimum) | 35 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Amnesia: The Bunker or DESOLATE?
Amnesia: The Bunker won the comparison against DESOLATE 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: The Bunker worth buying over DESOLATE?
Based on the metrics, Amnesia: The Bunker 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. DESOLATE currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC