How many people are playing Amnesia: The Dark Descent right now?

51 people are playing Amnesia: The Dark Descent on Steam right now, making it the 3402nd most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 121 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Amnesia: The Dark Descent's all-time peak player count?

Amnesia: The Dark Descent's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 5,566, reached in September 2015.

Is Amnesia: The Dark Descent good? What do Steam reviews say?

95% of 20,534 Steam user reviews are positive (Overwhelmingly Positive).

How much does Amnesia: The Dark Descent cost on Steam?

Amnesia: The Dark Descent costs $19.99 on Steam (US). The lowest price we've recorded is $0.99.

Does Amnesia: The Dark Descent work on Steam Deck?

Amnesia: The Dark Descent is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Amnesia: The Dark Descent

by Frictional Games · Released Sep 8, 2010

Steam Deck PlayableLinux & Deck: Platinum

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Players now

#3,402

▼ 19.0%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

95% positive

Overwhelmingly Positive20,534 reviews

Owners (est.)2M–5M

24h peak

121

Highest seen5,566

Sep 201511.2 years ago

Price on Steam

$19.99

Lowest ever $0.99 Jan 2025

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Players -19.0% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 13:37 UTC · tracking since 2012-07-01

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Editions and bundles on Steam

Amnesia: The Dark DescentEdition
$19.99
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Amnesia: The Dark Descent + Gone HomeBundle
−30% $31.48 $22.03
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Frictional Survival Horror CollectionBundle
$46.72
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Amnesia Re-collectionBundle
$80.71
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Reviews

95% positive of 20,534 · Overwhelmingly Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works, but may need extra effort. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Playable

!Default controller config not fully functional
✓Controller glyphs match deck device
✓Interface text is legible
✓Default configuration is performant

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Patches & builds

Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Nov 1, 2023, 9:29 AM UTC
Build 12590639the current build when we started tracking2.5 GB on Windows

Patch notes

Jul 3, 2023
PatchAmnesia Re-Collection update
We’ve decided to include Amnesia: The Bunker as part of the Amnesia Re-Collection and Frictional Collection bundles here on Steam, alongside SOMA, Amnesia: Rebirth and Amnesia: The Dark Descent As an owner of one or multiple games in the Amnesia Re-Collection …
Jun 2, 2023
PatchUpdate notes for June 2
Added Steam Workshop support - regular mods can now be uploaded to Steam Workshop and subscribed to.

Other news (18)

Jul 30, 2026
'A new version of Amnesia: The Dark Descent' may be coming later this year
I feel a little bad about spoiling this, but the word is already out and besides, it's kind of my job: It looks like Frictional Games is working on a new version of its horror masterpiece Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and it might be out later this year... Read m…
Dec 3, 2025
The Amnesia Grunt Hoodie is here!
It took us over 15 years, but we’ve finally done it - the official Grunt Hoodie is here at last. Better late than never 🌹 And honestly… has any character ever deserved their own merch more? Don’t think so, no.Slip the hoodie on and you’re wrapped in the Grunt…
Nov 12, 2025
Announcing Amnesia: Design Works 🌹
Another descent into darkness.Amnesia: Design Works delves deep into the writing, design and art of the Amnesia series. From Castle Brennenburg down into the darkest Bunker.Amnesia: Design Works chronicles the development of all four games in the Amnesia serie…
Oct 11, 2024
The Beast plushie is here!
The BEAST plushie is here just in time for Halloween 🎃 This is a limited run with only 1000 plushies available so be sure to grab it while you can! Buy now!
May 28, 2024
Frictional Games Mod Jam 2024: Escape Room Edition
Passwords, puzzles, hidden clues… In true Bunker fashion there is one goal in an escape room - get out. We're thrilled to announce the Frictional Mod Jam 2024: Escape Room Edition, where creativity meets strategy, and innovation intertwines with mystery. This …
Apr 26, 2024
Announcing two new Frictional Games bundles!
We just launched TWO new Frictional Games bundles on Steam! These are curated for you who would like to explore more of the same themes - without having to buy all games at once. Two bundles with focus on Frictional's most favorite things - stories and horror.…
Apr 22, 2024
Frictional Collection at 60% discount this week!
As a big THANK YOU to our loyal fans you can now complete your Frictional Collection at a super low price! 🩵 This week only, the Frictional Collection is down to 60% off - this means that if you own ANY or no game of ours, the rest is more than half off! ⏰ Fr…
Feb 9, 2024
Servant Grunt plushie available now!
“Greuwh bhwaa flerghh” The face not even a mother can love. Remember the first time you heard this guy come knocking in Castle Brennenburg? That sinking feeling of dread? Responsible for hundreds of ruined underwear since 2010 it’s about time the Grunt became …
Jan 15, 2024
Record discount on Amnesia: The Bunker
Happy new year everyone! We’re kicking off 2024 with a record discount on Amnesia: The Bunker! For one week only you can grab the game at a 35% discount. We just launched the Accessibility patch with a bunch of new features, as well as the recent Halloween Upd…
Nov 21, 2023
Autumn Sale | Vote for Amnesia: The Bunker in the Steam Awards!
Rain pouring down out there? Looking for a good reason to stay indoors? Look no further! Amnesia: The Dark Descent and the entire Frictional Games library is part of the Steam Autumn sale with discounts up to 85%. Autumn sales also mean one big thing… The Stea…
Nov 6, 2023
Halloween's over but you can still scare yourself witless with this VR recreation of Amnesia
There are some things in life that I admire but can't claim to properly understand. These include the literary works of James Joyce, the vegan lifestyle, and people who want to play incredibly scary games in VR. I like horror games, but there's a lim…
Oct 25, 2023
Total Conversion support
Hey everyone, Hope you have been trying out and enjoying the recent Steam Workshop support for Amnesia: The Dark Descent. There are already over 180 (!) mods available to try out - this is truly insane and we are so happy to see the community engaged after all…
Sep 8, 2023
Amnesia: The Dark Descent Redux mod adds Vulkan and DirectX 12 support
Well this is quite fun to see. Amnesia: The Dark Descent has gained a Redux mod that rebuilds the graphics engine behind the game to provide Vulkan on Linux and DirectX 12 on Windows. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/09/amnesia-th…
Jul 24, 2023
Frictional Mod Jam 2023: Horrors of War
We were so impressed by some of the fantastic mod submissions last Jam that we wanted to dedicate an entire Jam to get to see some more! Join us for a month and a half-long event focused on HPL modding! You’re welcome to participate alone or in a small team (u…
Jun 3, 2023
After 13 years, Amnesia: The Dark Descent got Steam Workshop support out of nowhere
In a surprise move, Frictional Games has introduced Steam Workshop support for its foundational horror game, Amnesia: The Dark Descent. The change came four days before the launch of the latest game in the series, The Bunker, and brings The Dark Descent more i…
Jun 3, 2023
Steam's pioneering scariest game gets official mod support
Amnesia The Dark Descent was a special moment in gaming. The original Amnesia , released by developer Frictional Games in 2010, was one of the first real standout horror games that broke big on the YouTube scene. Sure, scary games weren't a new idea, far from …
Jun 2, 2023
Amnesia: The Dark Descent workshop support
In anticipation of Amnesia: The Bunker we’ve decided to enable Steam Workshop for Amnesia: The Dark Descent! We are well aware (and in awe) of the countless mods and custom stories made throughout the years - and now we’ve finally ensured that you can publish …
May 23, 2023
Amnesia: The Bunker Demo out now!
Amnesia: The Bunker DEMO is available Today! Trapped in a WW1 bunker, a relentless monster stalks you. Survival depends on finding tools, crafting items, and keeping the lights on. Full game launches on June 6 - wishlist now! https://store.steampowered.com/app…

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 95% on 2026-11-01 → 95% today (20,534 reviews)

Nov 3, 2026Sale ended$19.99
Oct 31, 2026Sale −80%$3.99 (was $19.99)

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