Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
I was hesitant to include this title at all, since I wanted to avoid the Amnesia series in general considering it’s existing popularity, but I think Machine deserves another chance. Developed by The Chinese Room instead of series creator Frictional Games, the sequel to The Dark Descent has the same trappings, but definitely forges its own path. By stripping away some of the more “gamey” aspects of the original, The Chinese Room creates a more contemplative and melancholic experience that, by the stunning finale, is its own frighteningly overwhelming experience. Fans of the first Amnesia may be a bit disappointed, but Machine provides a much more personal and somber tale for those wishing to avoid the gore of Outlast.