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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Amnesia: The Dark Descent

Amnesia: The Dark Descent

Quality
92Popularity
35Value
64
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−66% $6.88
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Lucius II

Lucius II

ActionIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
52Popularity
27Value
59
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in 12 hours
−59% $8.12
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Winner

Amnesia: The Dark Descent wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

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Amnesia: The Dark Descent
10 of 15 metrics
Lucius II
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)
$6.88 Wins
$8.12 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.92 -
$2.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-66% Wins
-59% -
Sales Frequency
127 price changes Wins
124 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
85/100 Wins
48/100 -
Steam Review Score
95.5% positive Wins
61.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
20.4K Wins
1.9K -
Positive Steam Reviews
19.5K Wins
1.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
923 -
729 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
65 Wins
3 -
Steam Recommendations
20.3K Wins
1.9K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
18 -
65 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages -
8 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2010 -
Feb 2015 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItAmnesia: The Dark Descent

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Wait for SaleLucius II

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

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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: The Dark Descent

Amnesia: The Dark Descent

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Lucius II

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Amnesia: The Dark Descent

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

95% positive (20,381 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
20,381 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$6.88 — very accessible price
66% off — solid discount

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-34% player decline
31 concurrent players — niche audience
20,381 total reviews — proven game with large community

Lucius II

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

62% positive (1,910 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 48/100 — critics weren't impressed
1,910 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$8.12 — very accessible price
59% off — solid discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-60% player drop
2 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsAmnesia: The Dark DescentLucius II
Release Date
September 8, 2010
February 13, 2015
Developers
Frictional Games
Shiver Games
Publishers
Frictional Games
Shiver Games
Platforms
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Linux, Windows
Achievements
18
65

Amnesia: The Dark Descent

No PC requirements data available

Lucius II

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 550 or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
Which is better: Amnesia: The Dark Descent or Lucius II?

Amnesia: The Dark Descent won the comparison against Lucius II 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 II?

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. Amnesia: The Dark Descent currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 04:13 PM UTC

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