Rank 01Why this
Shares puzzle solving and resource management with Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2020
Games like Amnesia: The Dark Descent
- 32 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Amnesia: The Dark Descent also play
The closest matches to Amnesia: The Dark Descent: Amnesia: Rebirth, Outlast, SOMA, Penumbra Overture, and Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Penumbra Overture
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Stealth, like Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
Rank 05 
Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition
Why this: Shares sanity mechanic and puzzle solving with Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
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Alien: Isolation
Why this: Also Stealth and Survival Horror, like Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
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Darkwood
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Survival Horror, like Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Amnesia: The Dark Descent
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- 1Amnesia: Rebirth
Shares puzzle solving and resource management with Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
- 76% of 4,300 reviews
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- 5Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition
Shares sanity mechanic and puzzle solving with Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
- 93% of 1,480 reviews
- 6Alien: Isolation
Also Stealth and Survival Horror, like Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
- 92% of 26,101 reviews
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- 10Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
Also Survival Horror and Gore, like Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
- 95% of 31,078 reviews
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- Released: 2010
- Developer: Frictional Games
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 96% of 12,717 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 85
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Nostalgic and sentimental value
- Sanity mechanic is well integrated
- Sound design enhances immersion
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
- Stressful
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
Remothered: Tormented Fathers
Why this: Also Stealth and Survival Horror, like Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
SILENT HILL 2
Why this: Shares puzzle solving and resource management with Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
The Beast Inside
Why this: Also Survival Horror and Gore, like Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Amnesia: The Dark Descent at current Steam store prices.
Syndrome
Why this: Shares resource management with Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
Ad Infinitum
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
Those Who Remain
Why this: Also Stealth and Survival Horror, like Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
The Alien Cube
Why this: Shares puzzle solving and resource management with Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
Lamentum
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Survival Horror, like Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
Ad Infernum
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Stealth, like Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Amnesia: The Dark Descent, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Pathologic 3: Quarantine
Why this: Shares puzzle solving and resource management with Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
Hello Neighbor Pre-Alpha
Why this: Also Stealth and Survival Horror, like Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Amnesia: Rebirth
Why this: Shares puzzle solving and resource management with Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
SOMA
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
Alien: Isolation
Why this: Shares resource management with Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
Darkwood
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Survival Horror, like Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
Amnesia: The Bunker
Why this: Also Stealth and Survival Horror, like Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
About Amnesia: The Dark Descent
The closest matches to Amnesia: The Dark Descent: Amnesia: Rebirth, Outlast, SOMA, Penumbra Overture, and Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Amnesia: The Dark Descent is your kind of game, the closest matches are Amnesia: Rebirth, Outlast and SOMA — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, immersive and stressful, and single out its custom story support and flashback sequences. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Amnesia: The Dark Descent is a 2010 first-person survival horror game developed by Frictional Games, available for $19.99. The game tasks players with solving puzzles, managing limited resources, and navigating through flashback sequences while maintaining their character's sanity. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and immersive, with reviewers highlighting the sanity-mechanic as well-integrated into the design. The title supports custom stories, maintaining strong community engagement years after release. Sound design receives particular praise for enhancing immersion, and players note nostalgic and sentimental value in the experience. The game runs at Playable status on Steam Deck and holds a 96% positive rating from over 12,700 Steam reviews.
About Amnesia: The Dark Descent: 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.
Is Amnesia: The Dark Descent worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 96% of 12,717 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 90% positive across 125 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Nostalgic and sentimental value
- Sanity mechanic is well integrated
- Strong community support with custom stories
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Atmospheric, yes but too slow, not scary, and lacking a clear story. The tension fizzles out quickly, and without jump scares or real payoff, it’s hard to stay invested. Disappointing if you're after engaging horror or a compelling…”
People who play it also play: Amnesia: Rebirth, Outlast, SOMA
Frequently asked about Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Can I run it?
Does Amnesia: The Dark Descent run on Steam Deck?
Amnesia: The Dark Descent is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Amnesia: The Dark Descent cost?
Amnesia: The Dark Descent is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Amnesia: The Dark Descent?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Amnesia: The Dark Descent are Amnesia: Rebirth, Outlast, SOMA.
Who developed Amnesia: The Dark Descent?
Amnesia: The Dark Descent was developed by Frictional Games.