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psychological horror fiction
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
By Frictional Games, released 1 Jan 2010
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
What it is
Amnesia: The Dark Descent is a first-person survival horror game from Frictional Games, released in 2010. It places players in the role of Daniel, who wakes in a desolate castle with little memory of his past. Exploring its corridors also means confronting parts of his troubled memories, with danger coming from both outside and within. The game presents a continuous experience without cut-scenes or time jumps. Daniel has no direct means of defense: players must hide, run or use their wits to survive threats that may be nearby. It is a single-player game in the psychological horror genre, also listed under Action, Adventure and Indie. Steam features include achievements, full controller support, captions, commentary and a level editor. Remote Play is listed for phone, tablet and TV, as well as Remote Play Together. The game is available for Windows, Linux and macOS.
What players like, and what they don't
- Full controller support
- Captions and commentary available
- Includes a level editor
- Windows, Linux and macOS listed
- Single-player only
- Survival relies on hiding, running or wits
Who it suits
It suits solo players seeking first-person psychological horror centered on exploration, memory and survival without direct defense. The level editor and commentary may also interest players who want tools or context beyond the main playthrough.
The game centers on exploring a castle and surviving threats without direct means of defense. Its listed extras include captions, commentary, a level editor and several Remote Play options.
