Silent Descent

First-person horror with looping exploration and unpredictable enemies in purgatory

Deceptive Games Ltd. · Released Feb 6, 2018

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 71% of 119
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 8 years ago; Feb 7, 2018
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 680; 6 GB RAM · 6 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Silent Descent?

You play Samuel Harris, a man trapped in purgatory, in this single-player psychological horror game. You explore repeating environments, collect and use items to solve puzzles, and avoid creatures from the afterlife.

For you if...

+you like P.T.-style horror and claustrophobic settings
+you prefer short, single-player games over lengthy campaigns

Not for you if...

−you want action-heavy horror rather than walking and searching

What players say

71% of 119 reviews are positive

Players praise the atmosphere and sound design. Common complaints include repetitive exploration, simplistic puzzles, and an unoriginal story. Some players also report freezes in the final section.

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Silent Descent system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 680, 6 GB RAM, 6 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows XP
Processor: Intel i5
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 6 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c

Does Silent Descent have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Silent Descent run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 55
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Silent Descent use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam