Silent Earth

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Silent Earth is a short sci-fi text adventure about finding one’s place despite an uncertain future. Explore an off-world mining colony ship, navigate multi-linear character relationships, and steer the story toward one of five endings.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

story8 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features an interesting and story-rich narrative, with engaging character interactions and multiple endings that encourage replayability.
It has a smooth text-based interface that is user-friendly, allowing players to easily navigate through the story and explore different paths.
The setting and tone are well-executed, creating a compelling atmosphere that resonates with players long after they finish the game.

The game is very short, leaving players wanting more development and a more complete story, as it feels more like a prelude than a full experience.
Some players found the choices to be somewhat forceful, leading to endings that felt predetermined and lacking in emotional depth.
The minimalist design and writing style may not appeal to everyone, as some reviews noted a lack of character development and emotional engagement.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as interesting and rich, featuring a choose-your-own-adventure format that allows players to explore multiple endings. However, many reviewers feel that the narrative feels incomplete and lacks emotional depth, with some suggesting it reads more like a prelude than a fully developed tale. Despite its brevity and linearity, the setting and premise evoke a lasting intrigue, leaving players wanting more from the characters and plot.
- “This game is very interesting and story rich.”
- “The situation, characters, and call for action are all set up well for the beginning of a great story.”
- “It feels like a sci-fi book that is written while you play and follow your path along a story that is based on the one premise: you are on a huge spaceship, more like an ark it seems, and suddenly Earth has ceased contact.”
- “My only complaint is that the story itself feels incomplete.”
- “If I'm being honest, with its short length, it feels more like a prelude than a complete story, with it all ending without there having been any real development.”
- “The writing isn't very special, the dialogue is purely expository, and the entire experience is almost entirely devoid of emotion, character, or story (it's also pretty linear: basically 'I should go here now and talk to this person' kind of stuff).”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it simple and fitting for the space theme, while others feel it is either unobtrusive or poorly chosen, detracting from the overall experience. A few users even opted to turn off the music entirely, suggesting it may not resonate well with all players. Overall, the soundtrack is described as decent but lacking in cohesion with the game's setting.
- “The simple design, along with its space-vibe-retro music made for a great experience.”
- “The story is interesting and the music is decent.”
- “In my opinion, there would have been better choices for the soundtrack on a spaceship.”
- “I turned off the music halfway through.”
- “Nice, unobtrusive background music, serviceable but that's about it.”
- “The music feels a bit displaced and weird.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers notable replayability due to the presence of at least three different endings, encouraging players to explore various choices and outcomes.
- “Looks like there are at least three endings, so there's some replayability.”
- “The different choices you can make lead to unique experiences, making me want to play through it again.”
- “Each playthrough reveals new secrets and storylines, keeping the game fresh and exciting.”
- “The game has multiple endings, but they don't feel significantly different, which limits replayability.”
- “After completing the game once, I found little incentive to play through it again.”
- “While there are choices to make, the overall experience remains largely the same on subsequent playthroughs.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is characterized by an engaging story and user-friendly mechanics, making it accessible and enjoyable for players.
- “The gameplay is engaging with user-friendly mechanics that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The story is captivating, making the gameplay even more enjoyable.”
- “The mechanics are intuitive, allowing players to easily immerse themselves in the game.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The absence of graphics in the game has led to no comments on that aspect, but players have noted that the music feels somewhat out of place and odd.
- “The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel unpolished.”
- “Character models look flat and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create an immersive atmosphere.”