I didn't really like Amnesia personally. I find the setting of SOMA far more interesting, but I feel the undersea had no relevance outside of the plot. I think the atmosphere and the design especially in the later parts of the game are superior to Amnesia, a solid 7 out of 10.
I find the game is plagued by the same issue as all the "no combat, hide, run" horror games are, the fact that the core gameplay is just not enjoyable. SOMA was a big offender in the "oh something broke, now you have to look elsewhere to find a code to progress via alternate route" most of the gameplay consists of pressing buttons and pulling levers. The puzzles were few and far between, the physics engine was not used in any meaningful way, the consumables were none.
I would put it above Outlast because of superior plot and above Alien Isolation because of marginally less annoying lever pulling.
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