In Silence

About

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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,219 reviews

gameplay141 positive mentions

stability126 negative mentions

gameplay
469 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
59%
11%
The gameplay of this horror title is characterized by its unique sound-based mechanics and cooperative elements, offering a fresh experience reminiscent of games like "Friday the 13th" and "Dead by Daylight." However, players have noted significant issues such as a lack of updates, repetitive gameplay, and difficulties in finding lobbies, which detract from the overall enjoyment. While the core mechanics are engaging and the atmosphere is well-crafted, the game suffers from limited content and balance issues, making it more enjoyable in a group setting but potentially tedious in solo play.
- “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, the various things you can do to trick and trap the rake.”
- “Lobbies are very hard to find, and the gameplay is lacking without a full party.”
- “It's a fun little game for a while but the repetitive gameplay cycle with no content having been added or any kind of updates dropping in like a year and a half is kind of worrying.”
- “Fell through the map in the first 5 seconds, so I gave it a second chance: gameplay is repetitive, unfun, unfair, not well made, and has not been updated in months.”
humor
254 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 and memorable experiences. However, some note that the fun can diminish without a group, and the game could benefit from updates to enhance its comedic potential.
- “The proximity chat is probably the best feature about this game and makes for some hilarious moments.”
- “This game is so funny and scary at the same time; make sure you play with friends.”
- “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
156 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
53%
4%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the stunning visuals, particularly the shadows and atmospheric effects, while others criticize optimization issues that lead to high resource usage and overheating on lower-end systems. Some users report that the graphics look good even on low settings, making the game accessible to a wider range of hardware, but there are also complaints about certain graphical elements feeling outdated or clunky. Overall, the graphics are generally considered strong, contributing positively to the game's horror experience, though improvements are still desired.
- “The graphics are incredible and the game is well made considering it's an early access type.”
- “This game delivers a stunning experience, and insanely good graphics.”
- “Super fun mechanics, terrifying monster, beautiful graphics, and amazing in general.”
- “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
134 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
1%
94%
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 developers have not provided updates or fixes for over three years, 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 remains a "buggy mess" that detracts from its potential fun.
- “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.”
- “There is really no point in playing the game when it was already buggy from the get-go and now with no actual management any longer, it isn't worth the ten bucks since no one plays anymore.”
- “Very buggy as it stands, couldn't even finish 1 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
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
42%
3%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its intense, creepy, and immersive qualities, effectively creating a sense of terror and tension that enhances the horror experience. Players appreciate the sound design and the use of darkness and shadows, which contribute to a genuinely scary environment, although some critiques mention reliance on clichés and the need for graphical improvements. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, making it a compelling choice for horror fans.
- “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.”
- “Genuinely scary, and the atmosphere is really cool when you're trying to quietly sneak around.”
- “The atmosphere in this game is intense, and the proximity audio is awesome.”
- “Game relies too much on a dark atmosphere and cheap cliche jumpscares to forge its horror but ends up being not scary, repetitive, and boring.”
- “There was no real atmosphere on the map.”
- “The graphics could use some work; the plants look kind of bad in the light when playing on the highest resolution, but in the dim atmosphere of the game, they're creepy, so it works.”
story
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
71%
21%
The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal or non-existent, with many reviewers noting that it lacks depth and coherence, featuring plot holes and unresolved subplots. While some acknowledge that a strong narrative isn't essential for gameplay, there is a consensus that the game would benefit from a more developed story and additional objectives to enhance the overall 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
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
96%
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 feel that the game has devolved from a fun experience to a repetitive and abandoned product, with advertisements misleadingly portraying the gameplay. Overall, the sentiment is that the developers prioritize profit over player engagement, leading to a lackluster experience that fails to deliver on its initial promise.
- “The game has a solid price 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 offers a good community experience without the burden of microtransactions.”
- “Went from a genuine fun game to just a dead and quick cash grab with the last update.”
- “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
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
52%
26%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its ability to run well on both high-end and older systems, while others report significant overheating issues and poor performance, even at lower settings. Many users express frustration over the lack of updates and persistent bugs, particularly with the new map and matchmaking system, indicating that the game requires substantial optimization improvements. Overall, the consensus suggests that while there are moments of good performance, the game is currently plagued by optimization problems that detract from the experience.
- “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, and I even turned my graphics down; still high temps and fan usage.”
- “Problem is, the game's dead. There doesn't seem to be any update nor response from the devs; it's unoptimized. People report problems of not being able to load into a game and newly added achievements don't work.”
- “It's a horribly optimized game. The way the matchmaking works is horrible; I couldn't find a proper match to play due to the matchmaking system. I even spent 65 minutes in the menu looking for players to play with me or join a match, and it's either I get kicked out of it or someone suddenly leaves and I get to play alone instead. Long story short, horrible game I wouldn't recommend it now, especially because it's early access.”
replayability
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
39%
35%
Overall, the game has been criticized for its low replayability, with many players noting that it becomes boring after a few sessions. While it can be enjoyable with friends, the lack of depth, content updates, and variety in gameplay modes contribute to a perception that it doesn't offer enough incentive for repeated play. Some users see potential for improvement, but currently, it is viewed as a one-time experience rather than a game to revisit frequently.
- “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 more immersive or funny.”
- “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 real fast after the first 3 matches.”
- “From what I can tell after one hour of gameplay, the biggest problem for me is the lack of replay value.”
music
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
76%
10%
The music aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the humorous and chaotic moments created by in-game singing and loud music from other players, while others criticize the lack of ambient music and the disruptive nature of players blasting songs through their microphones. Many users 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 game's music is seen as a potential area for improvement to better contribute to the game's ambiance.
- “Getting people to sing to silly songs for fun makes it even more entertaining, especially when stalking and playing dark music while preying on the people you are hunting.”
- “I wish the game would include some sort of spooky background music to enhance the ambience of the gameplay and make it more horrifying.”
- “I really think the game needs music (not chase music); we definitely don't need another boombox Jason Voorhees type running around.”
- “No music, and the in-game ambient noise is almost non-existent.”
- “Full of lobby hacking trolls that will bypass your password to play some shitty song in voice chat or scream like a toddler.”
- “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
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
67%
28%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and repetitive, often requiring significant time investment to achieve objectives. While some mechanics are interesting, the overall experience can feel like a chore, particularly in single-player mode, leading to a consensus that it may be more enjoyable in multiplayer settings. Many users express that the game demands "a second life" to fully engage with its grinding elements.
- “One long, tedious grind.”
- “I'm interested to see where it goes, but the game time to objective ratio means I'm not grinding this like I could Phasmophobia for its various ghosts, Pacify for its fast pace, or Dead by Daylight for its asymmetry.”
- “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
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional response to the game, often experiencing fear and sadness, with many reporting moments that made them cry, particularly during encounters with the monster. The combination of intense scares and a supportive community contributes to a unique emotional experience, leaving some players both terrified and deeply moved. Overall, the game elicits a powerful mix of fear and emotional connection, making it memorable for its players.
- “Goddamn, I cried.”
- “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.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development is noted for its interesting design, suggesting that the characters are visually appealing and creatively crafted, though further details on their growth or depth may be lacking.