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Explore a memory-shrouded castle as Daniel, solving physical puzzles and managing light while hiding from creatures he cannot fight.
Released 08 Sep 2010
Hide From Monsters
Manage Lantern Oil
Guard Your Sanity
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.
Developed by Frictional Games · Published by Frictional Games






Daniel wakes in a desolate castle with little memory of his past and a sense that he is being hunted. Explore the castle and uncover pieces of his troubled memories as you try to survive.
You cannot fight the creatures you encounter. Evade them by running or hiding, and use the environment to get through dangerous areas.
Darkness and disturbing sights affect Daniel's sanity, while light depends on limited oil and tinderboxes. Search rooms, manipulate objects, solve puzzles, and find notes that gradually reveal more of the story.
Players frequently praise the oppressive castle atmosphere and sound design, which build tension through darkness, distant noises, and the threat of pursuit. Reviews also value uncovering the story through notes and memories, and describe the sanity and hide-or-run mechanics as reinforcing Daniel's vulnerability. Some players find the puzzles satisfying, while others report frustration; opinions on how well the game holds up or remains frightening vary.

| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 18 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Metacritic | 85/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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