Silverpine Town, a horror game developed by Wych Elm and published by Team17, has been released. The article lists an early Metacritic score of 85%; Steam user reviews had a small sample size at the time and were not yet representative of broader player opinion.
The same article lists scores of 80% and 69% for Silent Hill: Townfall and Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Resurrection, respectively. At the time, the few existing Steam user reviews for Silverpine Town were all positive, but the sample size should be noted.
In the game, players take on the role of private detective Red Walker, traveling to Silverpine Town to search for the missing musician Eddie Velvet. The investigation will lead players through the town's streets, interacting with local characters and gradually uncovering its secrets. The town's atmosphere, narrative, and characters are reminiscent of Twin Peaks and The X-Files.
During exploration, players need to gather scarce resources, manage limited inventory space, and solve puzzles that block progress; when encountering enemies and large bosses, they must decide whether to evade or engage. The game features a retro 2.5D perspective, with visuals combining film noir style, hand-drawn art, and rotoscope animation.
The article lists the Steam prices as $22.49 for the Standard Edition and $28.79 for the Deluxe Edition, which includes the soundtrack and artbook, both with a 10% discount at the time. The game is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2.