Silent Still 2

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Silent Still 2 is a single player simulation game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by SolitaryStudios and was released on July 24, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Silent Still 2 is a first-person psychological horror that traps you in the paralyzing nightmare of sleep paralysis. Helpless and unable to escape, you’ll face unspeakable entities that watch, whisper, and move when you can’t. Blurring the line between waking and something far worse

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 233 reviews

story4 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Exceptional atmosphere and sound design create intense psychological horror and genuine suspense.
Highly effective jump scares that deliver real fear and adrenaline moments.
Innovative microphone mechanic adds depth and immersion by having the ghost mimic or interact with player's voice.

Extremely short gameplay duration with limited content and narrative depth, feeling more like an interactive short film or demo.
Lack of settings such as mouse sensitivity, volume control, save points, and other quality of life options frustrate players.
Slow pacing and long waiting periods between scares result in some players finding the game boring or a 'waiting simulator'.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in this game is generally seen as short and somewhat lacking in depth, with many players wishing for more content and a more complete narrative. While some appreciate its focus on creating a specific atmosphere, such as sleep paralysis and survival horror elements, others find the storyline confusing or underdeveloped. Overall, the story is memorable but feels unfinished or too brief for a fully satisfying experience.
- “I also enjoyed that there was just enough dialogue from the protagonist to drive the story.”
- “Honestly, the story of Silent Still 2 feels like it could fit right into the universe I’m currently building, which made it feel even more special to me.”
- “Fantastic game and tells a great story for such a short time frame.”
- “This game lacks in story so much.”
- “The story to this game is just nonsensical and useless, just sit there for 9 minutes and lie in bed until a jumpscare happens.”
- “There wasn't a solid storytelling either, so overall we were both confused about what the message was.”
atmosphere
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its intense, eerie, and unsettling tone, effectively building tension and unease through sound design and visuals. While some find the jump scares predictable and the psychological horror elements less developed than promised, the portrayal of sleep paralysis and overall ambiance create a memorable and genuinely creepy experience. However, limited settings customization has drawn some criticism.
- “The atmosphere was engaging and the build-up to not knowing when a jump scare is going to hit brought a very real sense of unease and tension to the game.”
- “Silent Still 2, developed and published by Solitary Studios, is a deeply atmospheric psychological horror experience that delves into one of the most terrifying human phenomena—sleep paralysis.”
- “The atmosphere is thick with tension, and the sound design really knows how to keep your nerves on edge.”
- “Love how the game feels at the start, by the atmosphere but the scares start and become predictable quickly, I feel as though the game could do without.”
- “The game promotes itself as 'this is not a game about cheap scares' so I was excited to see what sort of atmosphere they were cooking, however, it was a repetition of typical jump scares, and there wasn't much of this 'psychological horror' they claimed it to be.”
- “With a runtime of under an hour and minimal interactivity, Silent Hill 2 prioritizes atmosphere over depth.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay, while intentionally sparse to reflect paralysis, effectively creates intense scares and anxiety, enhanced by innovative microphone mechanics that add depth. However, some players find the gameplay short, with long waiting periods and limited interaction, and feel the mic feature could have been further developed to maintain suspense. Overall, the scares and unique mechanics are praised, especially in the school setting, but repetition and simplicity may reduce the impact over time.
- “The added microphone mechanics that allow the ghost to speak back to you was a really cool addition and provided more depth to the game!”
- “Gameplay in Silent Hill 2 is intentionally sparse, designed to mirror the limitations of the body during paralysis.”
- “The scares and anxiety this game gave me is worth the 1 hour or so of gameplay and the price is worth the actual arse-clenching gameplay.”
- “It's like 10 minutes of gameplay and 40 minutes of waiting for something to try to scare you.”
- “Even the 'gameplay' was just walking around doing nothing.”
- “Aside from the school, which is easily the best part of this game, the gameplay is just atrocious.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their atmosphere and visual quality, though some find the visuals a bit dated or underwhelming and note the ghost model looks out of place. While settings are limited mostly to resolution and quality, the graphics effectively support the horror experience and contribute to building tension.
- “Again the visuals, sounds, and atmosphere are really good.”
- “The price is reasonable considering the length of the game, good graphics, and like most short horrors, it's a walking sim.”
- “Graphically, it's beautiful though.”
- “This is literally the only game that has no actual options to adjust controls or graphics.”
- “The graphics feel a bit dated or underwhelming for a modern title, and the storyline—while it had potential—didn’t quite deliver the depth or emotional impact I was hoping for.”
- “And the only settings in game are resolution, full screen, and graphics quality.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's use of the mic to mimic player voices adds a unique and humorous element, often leading to funny and entertaining moments despite its horror theme. Players find the ghost's voice interactions both creepy and amusing, creating a blend of genuine scares and comedic relief.
- “I love this game because it uses your mic against you, like starting in that school and testing the mic feature just to hear a voice talk back to you in your own voice. It's creepy but also funny.”
- “Hearing the demon say 'peepeepoopoo' was funny as heck.”
- “The sequence where I could hear the ghost repeat what I say was quite funny. Walking in the darkness and hearing the ghost say '♥♥♥♥ ass' in the distance was very entertaining.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from stability issues, including buggy mimic voice and malfunctioning resolution and mic settings. These problems not only affect in-game performance but also cause significant lag in external applications like Discord and streaming.
- “From the start, the resolution settings don’t work properly, and the mic setup is buggy.”
- “Causes things outside of game to lag pretty bad - my Discord camera freezes and stream gets really laggy.”
- “A small but buggy game, especially with the mic voice.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game effectively creates a tense and uncomfortable atmosphere through excellent sound design and well-timed jumpscares, reflecting emotional deterioration across chapters. However, its storyline falls short of delivering the expected depth and emotional impact, and the dated graphics slightly diminish the overall experience.
- “Amazing sound design, well placed jumpscares (not overdone) and definitely made me feel uncomfortable throughout the entire game.”
- “Each chapter introduces new variations on the same theme, representing different stages of mental and emotional deterioration.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally poor, leading to slow pacing and long wait times that hinder player engagement. Improvements in performance and loading times are needed to enhance the overall experience.
- “The pace of the game was slow, and the wait times could be optimized to improve engagement.”
- “Terrible optimization.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users criticize the game's monetization as a cash grab, feeling that the sequel is worse in this regard compared to the first installment.