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Is Silent worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Horror players who want microphone-based sound detection
- Players who enjoy forest escape scenarios with a mystery premise
- Players seeking a game where surrounding noise affects progression
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players who dislike restarting the game after making a sound
- Players seeking a relaxed horror pace without blood-loss pressure or pursuit
- Players without a microphone device connected to a computer
- Players who cannot play games carrying an epilepsy warning
Our take on Silent
Silent departs from conventional horror controls by making microphone input part of the threat system. Instead of relying only on visual movement and button inputs, the game can restart from the beginning when sound is detected during play.
What is Silent?
Silent is an independent horror game in which a journalist has an accident on a forest road while investigating a mysterious case.
The goal is to find a way out of the forest while losing blood. A microphone is required, and the game includes a calibration section for microphone settings. Sounds made during play can cause the game to restart from the beginning. Someone watches and follows the player, creating pressure to move carefully. The game recommends playing in a quiet environment and includes an epilepsy warning. Turning off the microphone ends the game immediately, while continuing with microphone input preserves the intended play method.
How Silent plays
- 01Microphone sound input
- A connected microphone is required, with settings adjusted through an in-game calibration section.
- 02Sound-triggered restarts
- Even slight sounds during play can send the game back to its beginning.
- 03Forest escape mystery
- The player takes the role of a journalist who crashes on a forest road while pursuing a mysterious case.
- 04Blood-loss pressure
- The character is losing blood while searching for a way out of the forest.
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Silent: platforms & release
Is Silent worth it?
It is worth it if: horror players who want microphone-based sound detection. Skip it if: players who dislike restarting the game after making a sound.
Where can I download Silent?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Silent's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Silent on?
Windows only.
