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Amnesia: The Dark Descent

A first-person survival horror game in which you explore a dark castle as Daniel, who has lost his memory. You cannot fight the monsters that stalk the halls, so you hide, run and solve puzzles while your sanity slips the longer you stay in the dark. Is it your kind of game?

Survival horrorDefenselessAtmosphericPlayStationPCXboxSwitch

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83%

544 ratings

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95%

20,441 reviews

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you want slow, atmospheric horror where fear comes from hiding rather than shooting.

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you want combat, or you get stressed by constant tension and jump scares.

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC · Xbox · Switch
Release date: September 8, 2010
Length: About 10 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Puzzle · Adventure · Indie
Themes: Action · Horror · Survival
Perspective: First person
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Playable
Microtransactions: None

Frequently asked questions

How long is Amnesia: The Dark Descent?: About 10 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Amnesia: The Dark Descent on?: Amnesia: The Dark Descent is available on PlayStation · PC · Xbox · Switch.
Does Amnesia: The Dark Descent have co-op?: No, Amnesia: The Dark Descent is single-player only.
Does Amnesia: The Dark Descent run on Steam Deck?: Playable
What does Amnesia: The Dark Descent cost?: $19.99 on Steam.