Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows XP/Vista/7 Processeur : 2 Ghz - Les processeurs bas de gamme comme les Celeron et les Duron devront avoir une fréquence deux fois supérieure Mémoire Vive : 2 Go de RAM Disque dur : 3 Go Affichage : Carte graphique Radeon 9600/GeForceFX - Les cartes graphiques intégrées et les cartes bas de gamme peuvent ne pas fonctionner.
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
The soundtrack breathes dread into every corridor, and players can't look away. Nearly every review since launch echoes the same verdict. Only a handful of voices note technical flaws in an otherwise flawless chill-down.
In-game
In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 101 | 85 | 10 | 6 |
| Story / writing | 60 | 52 | 6 | 2 |
| Audio / music | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| Content / longevity | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Interface / UX | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Performance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Value for money | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 9.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.8 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 29, 2012 · All-time low: €0.97 (Jan 06, 2025)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 18 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 5,3 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- The atmosphere clings to you long after: ambiance and immersion dominate 33 positive mentions out of 33
- Music and sound design are praised without reservation: 32 positive mentions out of 32
- Puzzles and tension make the experience memorable: 9 positive mentions out of 9
- Even long playtime holds up beautifully: 100% positive for players logging over 25 hours
Weaknesses
- The engine occasionally stutters: 5 negative mentions about bugs
- A small slice of players report UI quirks: 4 negative mentions out of 5
- Runs shorter than two hours carry a lower satisfaction rate: 82% positive in that slice
Who is it for?
Fans of psychological horror and slow-burn dread will find their match. Anyone craving a tight, story-driven adventure with haunting sound will love it.
Is Amnesia: The Dark Descent worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 35,518 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: The atmosphere clings to you long after. Current price: 19,50€.
Verdict
Amnesia: The Dark Descent stands as a timeless benchmark for the genre. Its near-universal acclaim isn’t just about fear—it’s about crafting an unshakable mood that lingers. Minor technical hiccups can’t dim its legacy.
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