Which is scarier, Amnesia: The Dark Descent or Alien: Isolation? Vote now!

PC Gamer has narrowed its 'scariest game on PC' tournament to a final between Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Alien: Isolation after three rounds of voting. Alien: Isolation defeated SOMA, Darkwood, and Silent Hill 2 in earlier rounds, while Amnesia: The Dark Descent overcame S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and F.E.A.R. before facing its spin-off, Amnesia: The Bunker. The final vote is open to readers until 9 am Pacific on Saturday, when the winner will be announced. The tournament began with 16 nominated games selected from reader suggestions and editorial input.

The matchup pits two horror classics against each other, with Alien: Isolation advancing by significant margins in prior rounds. Amnesia: The Dark Descent, credited as a foundational horror title, also proved dominant in its path to the final. The Bunker, though considered by some staff to be the scariest Amnesia entry, lost to its predecessor in a closer contest. The bracket included a mix of psychological and survival horror titles nominated by the PC Gamer community.

Voting is conducted through PC Gamer’s website, where readers select their preferred game in the final round. The tournament structure was designed to highlight reader-nominated horror games, with editorial oversight to ensure a balanced bracket. Alien: Isolation’s progression reflects its reputation for tense, immersive survival gameplay, while Amnesia: The Dark Descent’s influence in the genre is widely recognized. The final decision rests with the audience, with results to be revealed after the Saturday deadline.

The announcement follows a reader-driven process that began with open nominations and progressed through multiple voting phases. PC Gamer’s editorial team curated the initial list of 16 games from reader submissions, applying discretion to maintain a competitive field. The tournament’s closing round underscores the community’s engagement with horror gaming, culminating in a head-to-head between two landmark titles. Readers are encouraged to participate before the voting window closes.