Silent Still 2

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Silent Still 2 is a single player simulation game with horror 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 game that immerses you in the terrifying experience of sleep paralysis. It emphasizes slow-building dread over jump scares, where you are trapped, unable to move or speak, while unsettling events unfold around you. The game blurs the line between reality and nightmare through three chilling chapters.

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Audience ScoreBased on 195 reviews

story4 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game effectively builds tension and atmosphere, creating a genuinely scary experience with well-executed jump scares.
The sound design and visuals are impressive, enhancing the immersive quality of the game and contributing to its psychological horror elements.
Despite its brevity, the game offers a unique take on sleep paralysis, making it a memorable experience for players who appreciate horror that focuses on dread rather than cheap scares.

The game is very short, with a runtime of around 40-50 minutes, leaving players wanting more content and depth in the story.
Many players found the pacing slow, often feeling like a 'waiting simulator' with long stretches of inactivity before any significant events occur.
There are significant issues with gameplay mechanics, including a lack of save points, high mouse sensitivity, and minimal interactivity, which detracted from the overall experience.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight a mixed reception regarding the game's story, with some players praising its engaging elements and jump scares, while others criticize it for being shallow, confusing, and lacking depth. Many users express a desire for a more developed narrative and content, noting that the game feels short and incomplete. Overall, while some found the story enjoyable, others felt it did not meet their expectations for a more substantial experience.
- “Amazing story and mechanics!”
- “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
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Silent Still 2" is consistently described as intense, dark, and unsettling, effectively capturing the essence of psychological horror and the experience of sleep paralysis. While the sound design and visuals contribute to a thick tension, some players feel that the reliance on predictable jump scares detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game successfully creates a memorable ambiance that enhances its horror elements, despite some criticisms regarding depth and originality.
- “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.”
- “This game had great ambiance, built the atmosphere creepily.”
- “With a runtime of under an hour and minimal interactivity, Silent Still 2 prioritizes atmosphere over depth.”
- “Love how the game feels at the start, with the atmosphere, but the scares start to become predictable quickly; I feel as though the game could do without them.”
- “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 creating. However, it was a repetition of typical jump scares, and there wasn't much of this 'psychological horror' they claimed it to be.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay in Silent Still 2 is characterized by its intentional sparseness, reflecting the limitations of paralysis, which some players found frustrating as it often involves aimless wandering. While the sound mechanics and school environment received praise for their creepiness and innovation, many felt that the gameplay overall was lacking depth and could have better utilized its unique features. Despite some effective jump scares and improvements in mechanics, the experience was deemed inconsistent, with a mix of engaging moments and tedious stretches.
- “Gameplay in Silent Still 2 is intentionally sparse, designed to mirror the limitations of the body during paralysis.”
- “The sound mechanic was cool but feels like it could have been exploited and used more.”
- “You can really see how they have improved since then; the scares are enhanced and there are new mechanics like using your mic in the school.”
- “Even the gameplay was just walking around doing nothing.”
- “Especially in school and with the microphone, it could have been more, because once you figure out the mechanics behind it, which happens very quickly, the creepiness isn't as great anymore.”
- “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 of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the visuals and atmosphere as strong elements that enhance the horror experience, while others find them dated or underwhelming for a modern title. Despite the lack of extensive graphical options, the overall aesthetic is considered beautiful, contributing to the game's tension and immersive moments. However, some players feel that the ghost model appears out of place, detracting from the overall visual quality.
- “Again the visuals, sounds, and atmosphere are really good.”
- “The sound design and visuals helped build tension really well, and there were a few moments that actually made me jump.”
- “Graphically it's beautiful though.”
- “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.”
- “Overall graphics, but the ghost model looked out of place.”
- “And the only settings in the game are resolution, full screen, and graphics quality.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky and unexpected moments, such as the demon's playful phrases and the ghost mimicking players' words, which add a comedic twist to the otherwise scary atmosphere. Players find these elements both entertaining and amusing, contributing to a unique blend of humor and horror.
- “Hearing the demon say peepeepoopoo was funny as heck...”
- “Really interesting concept for a game. I found the game scary, and I must say the sequence where I could hear the ghost repeat what I say was quite funny as I walked in the darkness and heard the ghost say 'fuck ass' in the distance. It was very entertaining.”
- “Scuffed as heck but so funny, with some genuine scares too.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization in the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing disappointment that the sequel does not measure up to the first installment, suggesting that financial motives may have overshadowed gameplay quality.
- “The most disappointing sequel I've ever played; it feels like a total cash grab compared to the first game.”
- “The monetization in this game is outrageous; it ruins the experience and feels exploitative.”
- “I can't believe how much they want you to spend just to enjoy the game; it's a shame because the gameplay could have been great.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its exploration of mental and emotional deterioration across chapters, though some players feel that the storyline lacks the depth and impact necessary to fully engage them. Additionally, the graphics are perceived as somewhat dated, which may detract from the overall emotional experience.
- “Each chapter introduces new variations on the same theme, representing different stages of mental and emotional deterioration.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, including improper resolution settings and buggy microphone setup, which lead to lag in both the game and external applications like Discord, causing camera freezes and streaming difficulties.
- “From the start, the resolution settings don’t work properly, and the mic setup is buggy.”
- “Causes things outside of the game to lag pretty badly - my Discord camera freezes and the stream gets really laggy.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some players enjoying the atmosphere but noting that slow pacing and long wait times detract from overall engagement. Many users have expressed dissatisfaction, labeling the optimization as "terrible."
- “I liked this game; I was feeling the dread. The pace of the game was slow, and the wait times could be optimized to enhance engagement.”
- “I liked this game; I was feeling the dread. The pace of the game was slow, and the wait times could be optimized to help the engagement.”
- “Terrible optimization.”