Silent Rain

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"Silent Rain" is a co-op horror game where players search for clues and evade a pursuing doctor in a haunted mansion. Each attempt allows players to gather knowledge and strategize for survival. Teamwork and coordination are crucial in this intense, atmospheric game. Escape the mysterious doctor and uncover the mansion's secrets.

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Play Modes

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 216 reviews

gameplay20 positive mentions

stability16 negative mentions

Silent Rain offers a unique co-op survival horror experience with randomized puzzles and ever-shifting environments, ensuring constant suspense and unpredictability.
The game excels in creating a deeply unsettling atmosphere with stunning visuals and sound design, making it a thrilling experience for horror enthusiasts.
Playing with friends enhances the gameplay, as teamwork is essential for survival, and the game provides a mix of horror and puzzle-solving that keeps players engaged.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with AI behavior and game-breaking mechanics that can hinder progress.
Many players find the objectives unclear and the lack of guidance leads to confusion, making it difficult to understand how to progress.
The monster AI is often described as overpowered, making it frustratingly difficult to evade or strategize against, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
52%
8%
The gameplay is engaging and well-suited for horror enthusiasts, featuring intense co-op elements, randomized objectives, and user-friendly mechanics that encourage teamwork. While the atmosphere and graphics enhance the experience, some players noted issues with clarity in mechanics, such as the revival system and permadeath, which could benefit from refinement. Overall, the game offers a fresh and challenging experience, though it requires some adjustments for smoother play.
- “It's a perfect fit for horror lovers seeking intense co-op gameplay with a twist of uncertainty.”
- “With randomized objectives and puzzles, no two runs feel the same, keeping the gameplay fresh and challenging.”
- “Play and experience an eerie, rain-soaked environment with an intricate plot and intense gameplay that balance suspense and terror, creating a truly immersive horror adventure.”
- “A lot of potential, and at times the enjoyment manages to come through, but ultimately too many of the game mechanics and objectives are shrouded in heavily redacted notes found around the house.”
- “There is a revival mechanic that is not explained outside of a note telling you to 'light the big candle'; however, once you do so, the candle cannot be re-lit.”
- “There does not seem to be an event or mechanic to open the door; it just randomly opens and closes on its own.”
atmosphere
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
29%
7%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its tension and immersive qualities, with players noting the stunning visuals, haunting soundtrack, and unique map designs that enhance the overall experience. Many reviewers highlight the realistic and unsettling ambiance that effectively heightens suspense, making it particularly engaging for co-op horror fans. While the atmosphere is a standout feature, some minor glitches and animation issues were mentioned as areas for improvement.
- “The game excels in creating a deeply unsettling atmosphere, where each location feels alive with danger.”
- “The game’s haunting atmosphere, stunning visuals, and unique maps make each playthrough a suspenseful adventure.”
- “The atmosphere feels very realistic and increased the tension you feel when first entering the map.”
- “The atmosphere is so well set up that very quickly you feel immersed in the game, and the advice at the beginning of using your headphones and turning off the lights really adds to it.”
- “The atmosphere, music, and artistic choices are interesting and seem fitting.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
22%
9%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty, atmospheric depth, and ability to enhance the eerie tone, contributing to a captivating horror experience. However, some players noted technical issues, such as lag in certain areas, suggesting that further optimization is needed to fully realize the game's potential. Overall, the visuals and sound design are considered excellent, creating a suspenseful and immersive environment.
- “The game’s haunting atmosphere, stunning visuals, and unique maps make each playthrough a suspenseful adventure.”
- “The ambiance is captivating, with outstanding visuals and audio design.”
- “Ready to step into a world of shadows and whispers with a gripping storyline, breathtaking graphics, and sound design that will send chills down your spine.”
- “On my first playthrough, I noticed it lagged quite a bit in certain areas, no matter what settings I had the graphics on.”
- “The graphics need a major buff for this game to look like a late 2023 title.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and do not meet the expectations set by other games released in 2023.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is notably compromised by numerous glitches and bugs, which can lead to frustrating experiences, including game-breaking issues and wall glitches. While some players find the minor glitches amusing and the overall gameplay decent, the lack of polish detracts from the potential of its atmospheric design and puzzle mechanics. Overall, the game is currently considered buggy, especially in its early access state, which may hinder enjoyment for some players.
- “Ultimately, while the game had some promise with its setting and puzzle concept, it was let down by lackluster AI and game-breaking glitches.”
- “Nothing new and it's full of glitches; even in its early access, it's going to be a bad one.”
- “Also, this playable version has many bugs such as wall glitches.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The game's story is highly praised for its intriguing and immersive narrative, set in a chilling, rain-soaked environment that enhances the horror experience. Each map features its own unique storyline and monster, keeping players engaged and eager to uncover the mysteries behind the unfolding plot. The combination of a gripping storyline, stunning graphics, and atmospheric sound design creates a captivating horror adventure that balances suspense and terror effectively.
- “Ready to step into a world of shadows and whispers with a gripping storyline, breathtaking graphics, and sound design that will send chills down your spine.”
- “Play and experience an eerie, rain-soaked environment with an intricate plot and intense gameplay that balance suspense and terror, creating a truly immersive horror adventure.”
- “The game's story intrigued me right from the start, and I was curious to keep reading the papers and try to decipher the story behind the situation.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
10%
30%
The music in the game is consistently described as spooky and eerie, effectively enhancing the atmospheric psychological horror experience. Reviewers note that the haunting soundtrack contributes significantly to the tension and suspense, making it a key element of the immersive journey. Overall, the combination of chilling visuals and a fitting soundtrack creates a compelling and engaging atmosphere.
- “After playing this game, everyone was prepared for an immersive journey with atmospheric psychological horror, chilling visuals, and a haunting soundtrack that will keep you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The graphics are very nice, dark and atmospheric, and the soundtrack helps create a successful atmosphere of tension and suspense.”
- “The atmosphere, music, and artistic choices are interesting and seem fitting.”
- “The eerie soundtrack fails to create the immersive atmosphere expected from a psychological horror game.”
- “The music lacks variety and does not enhance the overall experience.”
- “The haunting soundtrack is more annoying than chilling, detracting from the game's tension.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often likening it to a frustrating cat-and-mouse dynamic due to wonky AI. The slow pace of interactions, such as opening doors and drawers, further contributes to the overall sense of monotony in completing objectives.
- “Then it turns into a tedious cat and mouse game.”
- “AI is a bit wonky, so it just made the objectives tedious more than anything.”
- “Opening doors, drawers, and cabinets is slow and tedious.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently highlight the humor in the game as a key element of their enjoyment, often noting that it enhances the experience when played with others. The comedic aspects contribute significantly to the overall fun and engagement during gameplay.
- “I thoroughly enjoyed playing this and laughing with the group!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users consistently highlight the game’s excellent replay value, indicating that it offers engaging content that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Great replay value.”
- “Great replay value.”