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 4,603 reviews

gameplay70 positive mentions

stability62 negative mentions

gameplay
233 mentions
30 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its unique sound-based mechanics and cooperative elements, offering a fresh take on the horror genre. However, many players find the experience repetitive and lacking depth due to limited maps and a stagnant gameplay loop, especially when not played with a full party. While the core mechanics are praised for their potential and fun factor, the game's lack of updates and player engagement has led to concerns about its long-term viability.
- “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 the sound design is good, which really helps set up a good jumpscare.”
- “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.”
- “Lobbies are very hard to find, and the gameplay is lacking without a full party.”
- “No updates and stale gameplay loop.”
- “Gameplay quickly becomes repetitive.”
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 experience can become repetitive without a group of funny friends, and the game's bugs sometimes add to the humor rather than detract from it.
- “The proximity chat is probably the best feature about this game and makes for some hilarious moments.”
- “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.
- “The graphics are incredible and the game is well made considering it's an early access title.”
- “This game delivers a stunning experience, and the graphics are insanely good.”
- “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
66 mentions
5 % positive mentions
2 % 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 has not received updates since 2021, leading to a perception of abandonment by the developers. While some players find the bugs amusing and manageable, the overall consensus is that the game is too unstable for a satisfying experience, especially in multiplayer settings.
- “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 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
43 % neutral mentions
2 % 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 fans of horror and multiplayer gameplay.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly creepy as is the terrifying rake!”
- “This game is very unique, the atmosphere makes you feel like you're in a legit horror movie, this is also due to you actually talking into your mic, which alerts the monster.”
- “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 add to the confusion and somewhat balance 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 story, no other objectives.”
- “Also, the game contains many plot holes and unresolved subplots.”
monetization
26 mentions
4 % positive mentions
0 % 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 disappointment over the game's repetitive nature and dwindling player base, suggesting that the developers prioritize profit over genuine engagement and content improvement. Overall, the sentiment is that the game fails to deliver on its initial promise and is seen as a quick attempt to capitalize on trends without providing substantial value.
- “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 commitment of the developers to keep the game fair and enjoyable without the pressure of microtransactions.”
- “The community is great, and it's nice to see a game that values player experience over monetization.”
- “Went from a genuine fun game to just a dead and quick cash grab with the last update.”
- “Developers have made multiple games before but abandoned them all; it's just a quick cash grab for them.”
- “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 work. Overall, while some find it playable, the consensus leans towards it being 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 it can be enjoyable for a short time, particularly with friends, but lacks depth and content to encourage repeated play. While some find it fun initially, the absence of updates and new features has led to a consensus that it quickly becomes boring after a few sessions. Players suggest that additional maps, content, or progression systems could enhance its replay value.
- “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.”
- “The game is not very replayable, but that's not overly unexpected for a $10 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 real fast after the first 3 matches.”
music
21 mentions
14 % positive mentions
76 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the humorous and chaotic moments created by in-game music and player interactions, while others criticize the lack of ambient music and the disruptive presence of players blasting loud 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 music contributes to both comedic and unsettling moments, but improvements in ambient sound design are needed for a more immersive experience.
- “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.”
- “Full of lobby hacking trolls that will bypass your password to play some shitty song in voice chat or scream like a fucking 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
18 mentions
0 % positive mentions
72 % neutral mentions
28 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and repetitive, often requiring 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 grinding is a major drawback, especially with limited map variety. Multiplayer offers a slight reprieve, but many still feel that the grind is overwhelming.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “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.”
- “One long, tedious grind.”
- “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 emotional experience, making it both terrifying and memorable. Overall, the game successfully elicits deep emotional reactions, from joy to fear.
- “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.”
- “I cried and my heart races when I hear the monster's footsteps.”
character development
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The character development is noted for its intriguing design, suggesting that the characters are visually appealing and potentially complex, though further details on their growth or depth may be limited.
- “The character design is fascinating and adds depth to the overall experience.”
- “The character development is incredibly well-crafted, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, showcasing their growth and personal struggles.”