Games like SILENT HILL: Townfall

Steam reviews

What players say

Mixed to mostly positive: players praise the atmosphere, sound and story, but stealth pacing, enemy AI and performance problems drag many down.

Many players praise the eerie St. Amelia setting, the sound design and the voice acting, and several find the first-person view and the radio and CCTV mechanics effective for tension. Puzzles that reward exploring documents and environmental clues are a frequent highlight, and the story is seen as a strong, if sometimes familiar, addition to the franchise. Complaints centre on stealth sections that stretch into long waiting, with enemies that are hard to lose and seem to camp paths, and on bland enemy variety and AI. Many players also report stuttering, crashes and visual bugs, particularly at release, and a few object to region pricing and the way the ending is determined. Recent reviews are more critical of stealth and the combat-light design than the older helpful ones, which dwell more on atmosphere.

Who it suits

Players who enjoy slow, atmospheric stealth horror, environmental storytelling and Silent Hill lore will find the most to appreciate here.

Who should skip it

Players who want combat-heavy action, fast pacing or varied enemies, or who dislike waiting and hiding, should skip it, especially if their PC struggles with stutters.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with longer playtimes more often raise the repetitive stealth loop and enemy variety, while newer players mostly praise the atmosphere.

Summarised by AI from 56 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.