Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

The Chinese Room

Rank: #5 / 6
Released: 2013
Studio: The Chinese Room
Genre: psychological horror fiction

At a glance

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs is a first-person psychological horror game developed by The Chinese Room and released in 2013. Set in 1899, it follows industrialist Oswald Mandus, who wakes from fever with troubling visions of an expedition to Mexico and a failing industrial dream. His home is silent, the ground shakes beneath him, and he believes his children are in danger. The story places players inside that nightmare as Mandus tries to save them. The game is published by Frictional Games and is available on Windows, macOS and Linux. Steam lists it as single-player, with full controller support, captions, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together and Family Sharing. Its Steam release date is Sep 10, 2013. Steam categorizes it as action, adventure and indie, alongside its psychological horror genre.

Who it is for

It suits players seeking a first-person horror story focused on a troubled protagonist and the danger facing his children. The listed captions and controller support may also matter to players choosing how to play.

What is good

First-person horror story set in 1899
Available on Windows, macOS and Linux
Captions available
Full controller support

What to know first

Single-player only
Not listed for platforms beyond Windows, macOS and Linux

Verdict

A Machine for Pigs follows Mandus through a nightmare shaped by fever, guilt and danger to his children. It offers a single-player experience across Windows, macOS and Linux, with captions and controller support.