Amnesia: The Dark Descent

Amnesia: The Dark Descent is a 2010 survival horror adventure game developed and published by Frictional Games. It was first released on 8 September 2010 for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Later, it was released to PlayStation 4 on 22 November 2016, Xbox One on 28 September 2018, and Nintendo Switch on 12 September 2019 as part of The Amnesia Collection. The game follows Daniel, who must explore the dark and foreboding Castle Brennenburg, while trying to maintain his sanity by avoiding monsters and unsettling events.

Amnesia was met with a positive critical reception upon release. Reviewers consistently highlighted its innovative approach to survival horror, unique gameplay mechanics, and ability to evoke genuine fear, though some noted shortcomings in its narrative resolution and technical aspects. The game won a number of awards and garnered retrospective praise as one of the most influential games of the decade, and one of the best horror games of all time. It is also credited as contributing to the rise of popular Let's Play videos on the streaming platform YouTube.

Amnesia was followed by Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs (2013), an indirect sequel developed by The Chinese Room. In 2016, Amnesia: The Collection was released, a compilation that included Amnesia: The Dark Descent, its expansion Amnesia: Justine (2011), and Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs. In 2020, the series made a return with Amnesia: Rebirth, developed by Frictional Games, and serving as a direct sequel to The Dark Descent. The most recent addition to the franchise was released in 2023, titled Amnesia: The Bunker.