Amnesia: The Dark DescentVSLucius
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Better Deal· Steam
Winner
Amnesia: The Dark Descent wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Quality
Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Lucius
Quality
Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Lucius
Recommended
- OS *:Windows XP, VISTA, 7
- Processor:Pentium Core 2 2,6GHz or AMD equivalent
- Memory:2 GB RAM
- Graphics:NVIDIA 260 GT Series or ATI equivalent with 512MB of Graphics Memory
- DirectX®:9.0c
- Hard Drive:3 GB HD space
- Sound:DX9.0c compatible
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Amnesia: The Dark Descent or Lucius?
Amnesia: The Dark Descent won the comparison against Lucius 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 Dark Descent worth buying over Lucius?
Based on the metrics, Amnesia: The Dark Descent 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. Lucius currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:50 PM UTC