In Silence

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In Silence is a story-driven, atmospheric horror game. Players navigate through a dark and eerie world as they uncover the mystery behind a missing child. With puzzles to solve and dangerous creatures lurking in the shadows, survival requires stealth, strategy, and quick thinking.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,616 reviews

gameplay71 positive mentions

stability64 negative mentions

gameplay
236 mentions
30 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its unique sound-based mechanics and cooperative elements, providing a fresh take on the horror genre. However, many players express concerns about its repetitiveness, lack of updates, and limited content, which detracts from long-term enjoyment. While the core mechanics are solid and can be fun with friends, the overall experience suffers from balance issues and a need for more diverse maps and gameplay options.
- “Its focus on sound-based mechanics and cooperative gameplay provides a fresh take on the traditional horror experience.”
- “The gameplay is super entertaining, it’s fun, and it’s scary when you first start playing. The maps are dark and gloomy and made me kind of lean in so I could see what’s in front of me, and the sound design is good and makes you listen, both of these elements really help set up a good jumpscare, and that makes this game super entertaining.”
- “The gameplay mechanics on the survivor side are also amazing with proximity chat, having to whisper to communicate, and the various things you can do to trick and trap the rake.”
- “No servers and pretty bland gameplay.”
- “Lobbies are very hard to find, and the gameplay is lacking without a full party.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive between both survivor and monster.”
humor
127 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, particularly when played with friends, as it combines scary elements with hilarious interactions, especially through proximity chat. Players enjoy the comedic moments that arise from the game's mechanics and character dynamics, often leading to laughter amidst the tension. However, some reviews note that the fun can diminish without a group of entertaining friends, and the game could benefit from updates to enhance the experience.
- “The proximity chat is hilarious and is terrifying when you lose your friends in the game.”
- “It's fun to play with anyone, but if you have good funny friends, this game is amazing.”
- “I was laughing my ass off the entire time playing this, as each lobby was full of funny individuals who made that match unique.”
graphics
78 mentions
44 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their quality and atmospheric effects, particularly in terms of shadows and environmental design. However, some users report significant performance issues, including high GPU usage and overheating, even at lower settings. Overall, while the visuals are generally considered good, there are concerns about optimization and the game's ability to run smoothly on various hardware configurations.
- “My friend, who has a high-grade computer, can have all of the graphics settings at their highest, the game looking astonishing by the way, while I can run the graphics super low and optimized for my 10-year-old laptop, the graphics still looking very good I must say.”
- “Super fun mechanics, terrifying monster, beautiful graphics, and amazing in general.”
- “This game delivers a stunning experience, and insanely good graphics.”
- “A huge problem I noticed as well is optimization; this game makes my fans run wild and temps high for being such a simple game, and I even turned my graphics down, still high temps and fan usage.”
- “It brings my RTX 2060 to its limit and makes my PC crash even though I'm on the lowest graphics.”
- “This game uses 80% of my graphics card, and I presume would use more if other programs hadn't taken the other 20% (GPU total usage at 97-100% constantly). I turned graphics down to 720p with minimum settings and it still did this.”
stability
68 mentions
4 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
94 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and performance issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many users note that the game feels abandoned, lacking updates since 2021, leading to a frustrating experience, especially in multiplayer modes. While some players find the game enjoyable despite its flaws, the overall consensus is that it requires substantial improvements to reach a stable and playable state.
- “No bugs, no glitches... just straight up good times hunting and hiding with friends!”
- “Very fun to play with friends, it's pretty buggy but not buggy to the point where it isn't fun, you know?”
- “The gameplay is fun if not buggy but when it's impossible to play the game I can't recommend it.”
- “Extremely buggy, devs seem to have abandoned it since 2021; there's been no updates.”
- “The game is playable solo, but multiplayer had loads of glitches, the VOIP is poor, cuts out, distorted, and barely worked most of the time.”
- “Very buggy as it stands; couldn't even finish one game, will return when the game is in a better condition, as the premise of the game is good and could be a potential alternative to Dead by Daylight.”
atmosphere
49 mentions
55 % positive mentions
39 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its intense and creepy ambiance, effectively creating a sense of terror and tension that enhances the horror experience. Players appreciate the sound design and proximity audio, which contribute to the immersive environment, although some feel that reliance on darkness and jump scares can detract from the overall scare factor. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, making it a compelling choice for horror fans.
- “The atmosphere is great, and works well for what it's going for.”
- “Genuinely scary, and the atmosphere is really cool when you're trying to quietly sneak around.”
- “The atmosphere is so good, the darkness and shadows make you feel so helpless, especially when you can barely see the rake in a distant light; it's perfect.”
- “Game relies too much on a dark atmosphere and cheap cliché jumpscares to forge its horror but ends up being not scary, repetitive, and boring.”
- “There was no real atmosphere on the map.”
- “The current map feels a little small, however, the atmosphere and spaced out buildings adds to the confusion and somewhat balances it out.”
story
38 mentions
8 % positive mentions
71 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a substantial story, with many users noting that it primarily focuses on gameplay rather than narrative. While some mention potential for character backstory and universe expansion, the overall consensus is that the story is minimal, filled with plot holes, and could benefit from further development to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The rake and the story are well thought out.”
- “I think there's a lot of room for potential with backstory with our characters, and to expand the universe in many ways.”
- “Fun game hope they add another map and story to it.”
- “No story, no other objectives.”
- “Also, the game contains many plot holes and unresolved subplots.”
- “Overall, the story could use some work and the gameplay should be more enjoyable.”
monetization
25 mentions
12 % positive mentions
-8 % neutral mentions
96 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been heavily criticized, with many users labeling it a "cash grab" due to a lack of meaningful updates and support from the developers. Players express frustration over the game's repetitive nature and dwindling player base, suggesting that the developers prioritize profit over quality and community engagement. Overall, the sentiment is that the game feels abandoned and is not worth its current price, with many recommending potential buyers to avoid it.
- “The game has a solid price point and no microtransactions, which is a refreshing change in today's gaming landscape.”
- “I appreciate the good foundational mechanics and the fact that the developers have chosen to avoid microtransactions.”
- “It's great to see a game that values its community and offers a fair pricing model without the pressure of in-game purchases.”
- “This was just a cash grab.”
- “Honestly, this developer is truly a cash grabber who releases the rare update to stay relevant; almost forgot this developer manages to break the game further with the few updates launched.”
- “If this game was bumped down to $5, maybe I'd say it was worth the price, given the lack of content, rampant bugs, and lack of player base, but this game is a cash grab under the guise of a flimsy, barely constructed update.”
optimization
23 mentions
22 % positive mentions
52 % neutral mentions
26 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its ability to run well on both high-end and older systems, while others report significant performance issues, including high temperatures and fan usage even at lower settings. Many users express frustration over poor matchmaking and bugs, indicating that the game requires substantial optimization improvements. Overall, while some find it playable, a considerable number of players deem it poorly optimized, especially for an early access title.
- “My friend, who has a high-grade computer, can have all of the graphics settings at their highest, the game looking astonishing by the way, while I can run the graphics super low and optimized for my 10-year-old laptop; the graphics still looking very good, I must say.”
- “The optimization within the code is great and I love the new winterland map!”
- “Overall, the game runs smoothly, looks great, and even has some interesting ambience.”
- “A huge problem I noticed as well is optimization; this game makes my fans run wild and temps high for being such a simple game. I even turned my graphics down, but still high temps and fan usage.”
- “The optimization seems to be quite poor compared to other games' standards.”
- “It's a horribly optimized game. The way the matchmaking works is terrible; I couldn't find a proper match to play, and I even spent 65 minutes in the menu looking for players. Long story short, horrible game I wouldn't recommend it now, especially because it's early access.”
replayability
23 mentions
26 % positive mentions
39 % neutral mentions
35 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has been criticized for its low replayability, with many players noting that while it can be enjoyable for a short time, it lacks depth and variety to encourage repeated play. Users suggest that the absence of updates and additional content further diminishes its replay value, making it feel stale after a few sessions. However, some players find it fun in a social setting, indicating that the experience can be enhanced when played with friends.
- “Very well thought out design which doesn't feel unfair: the randomness of item spawns and encounters makes it easily replayable and highly enjoyable.”
- “✅ infinitely replayable”
- “Very fun game has a lot of replayability if you're with friends; you can talk as the monster and make the game have more immersion or make it funny.”
- “My friends recommended it to me, so I purchased it, but the replayability is just not there and overall it's a bad game.”
- “However, there is very little depth or replay value to the game, and as you can see from the update history, the developer has abandoned this game.”
- “In its current state, it’s fun the first few times you play it, but to me it has no replayability, and because of that, it got boring really fast after the first 3 matches.”
music
21 mentions
14 % positive mentions
71 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the humorous and chaotic use of in-game music and voice chat, while others criticize the lack of ambient music and the disruptive presence of players blasting songs. Many express a desire for more atmospheric and spooky background music to enhance the horror experience, rather than the current reliance on player-generated sounds. Overall, the need for a more cohesive and immersive musical experience is a common theme among reviewers.
- “Getting people to sing to silly songs for fun makes it even more entertaining, especially when stalking and playing dark music while hunting.”
- “I wish the game would include some sort of spooky background music to enhance the ambience and make the gameplay more horrifying.”
- “Definitely a fun game! I get jump scares all the time, but I need to watch out for players who ruin it by playing music through their mics.”
- “No music, and the in-game ambient noise is almost non-existent.”
- “Bought the game, and the hacker was blaring music loud as hell through the mic.”
- “I wish the game would include some sort of spooky background music and add more to the ambience of the gameplay to make it more horrifying.”
grinding
18 mentions
11 % positive mentions
61 % neutral mentions
28 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and repetitive, often requiring a significant time investment that detracts from enjoyment. While some mechanics are interesting, the single-player experience can feel like a chore, leading to a consensus that the game may benefit from a more engaging structure to reduce the grind. Multiplayer offers a slight reprieve, but many still feel that the grind is a major drawback.
- “A bit grindy... sometimes.”
- “One long, tedious grind.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It looks cool, but single player at least gets tedious.”
- “It does get repetitive and tedious with only one map style, however.”
emotional
7 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional response to the game, highlighting moments of fear and vulnerability that evoke tears and intense feelings. The combination of thrilling gameplay and a supportive community enhances the overall emotional experience, making it both terrifying and memorable.
- “I cried when the rake came in silence... good players vs monster game or whatever you call these types of games.”
- “I cried when the monster found me.”
- “That really made me feel good to see that.”
character development
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers find the character design to be intriguing, suggesting that the visual representation of characters contributes positively to their overall development within the game.