Amnesia: The Dark Descent

Amnesia: The Dark Descent

Frictional Games · September 8, 2010 · Horror, Gore, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric

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$19.99
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Standard Edition · Steam
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Keycense
Standard Edition · Steam
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$4.21
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Amnesia: The Dark Descent price by region

Amnesia: The Dark Descent costs $2.08 in the United States, $2.08 in Georgia (USD), £3.13 in the United Kingdom, €3.75 in Europe (EUR), CA$6.49 in Canada, NZ$7.25 in New Zealand, A$7.39 in Australia, R$14.99 in Brazil and zł16.73 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Amnesia: The Dark Descent offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Statesyour region $2.08 −75% $4.99 $2.08 10
Georgia (USD) $2.08 −75% $4.99 $2.08 10
United Kingdom £3.13 −75% £4.19 £3.13 8
Europe (EUR) €3.75 −75% €4.85 €3.75 9
Canada CA$6.49 −75% CA$6.49 — 4
New Zealand NZ$7.25 −75% NZ$7.25 — 4
Australia A$7.39 −75% A$7.39 — 4
Brazil R$14.99 −75% R$14.99 R$23.28 5
Poland zł16.73 −75% zł22.99 zł16.73 6

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Amnesia: The Dark Descent

✦ AI summary

Wake up in a haunted castle with no memory and something deadly hunting you through the darkness—survive using only your wits, your legs, and your hiding spots. Amnesia pioneered first-person horror by trapping you in constant danger with no combat, forcing every encounter into a desperate scramble for safety while uncovering the twisted truth of your past.

The last remaining memories fade away into darkness. Your mind is a mess and only a feeling of being hunted remains. You must escape.
Awake...
Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.
You stumble through the narrow corridors as the distant cry is heard.
It is getting closer.
Explore...
Amnesia: The Dark Descent puts you in the shoes of Daniel as he wakes up in a desolate castle, barely remembering anything about his past. Exploring the eerie pathways, you must also take part of Daniel's troubled memories. The horror does not only come from the outside, but from the inside as well. A disturbing odyssey into the dark corners of the human mind awaits.
A sound of dragging feet? Or is your mind playing tricks on you?
Experience...
By using a fully physically simulated world, cutting edge 3D graphics and a dynamic sound system, the game pulls no punches when trying to immerse you. Once the game starts, you will be in control from the beginning to the end. There are no cut-scenes or time-jumps, whatever happens will happen to you first hand.
Something emerges out of the darkness. It's approaching. Fast.
Survive...
Amnesia: The Dark Descent throws you headfirst into a dangerous world where danger can lurk behind every corner. Your only means of defense are hiding, running or using your wits.
Do you have what it takes to survive?

Amnesia: The Dark Descent — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

Amnesia: The Dark Descent in the rankings

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Players praise Amnesia: The Dark Descent as a standout horror game, consistently highlighting its excellent atmosphere, sound design, music, and voice acting that effectively create psychological tension through player expectations rather than constant scares. The story, puzzles, and worldbuilding are also frequently commended as genuinely engaging. The main criticism centers on the ending, which some players find underwhelming and anticlimactic despite the strong buildup throughout the rest of the game.

Recommended Oct 2, 2026
The insurmountable dread this game causes is like no other horror game I have ever played. The story, lighting, and sounds/music tie this game together so well. I have yet to find another game that can immerse me so well. Daniel's sanity is [b]my[/b] sanity. Daniel's fear is [b]my[/b] fear. [i] Redeem us both Daniel. Descend into the darkness where Alexander waits and murder him. [/i]
Recommended Oct 1, 2026
Looking for horror games to play this spooky season, I found this old gem in my collection and realized I had never actually finished it back in the day. I gave it another go, and it's still very effective in creating a truly unpleasant (in a good way) experience. Frictional Games took their time and honed their formula with the Penubmra series. They never go for the ovbious scares, but rather focus on mood and player agency. A classic horror game for a reason. This was a massive thing in 2010 with the budding lets-play and early streaming scene. Everyone wanted to be scared by this game. I was therefore quite surprised how few have actually played this game all the way through. The completion achievement is only at about 7%.
Recommended Oct 1, 2026
My favorite game ever, it is an unbridled shame how this game's popularity has fallen. The modding community drops bangers still to this day and it doesn't seem to be stopping anytime soon. Praise be Amnesia The Dark Descent and all you have done for horror, YouTube, streaming, and our childhoods. #BringAmnesiaBack movement, you guys can check out my channel where I play a lot of Amnesia. You can find me on Youtube @da.paralyzer and you can join in on the immersive nights ☾⭒˚ as well.
Recommended Oct 1, 2026
Um dos melhores jogos de terror ja feitos.
Recommended Oct 1, 2026
Horror masterpiece, I think I've had a more frightening experience with this than most other horror games
Recommended Sep 30, 2026
Run perfectly on ROG Ally

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