With the release of Silent Hill f on the horizon, fans of psychological horror are seeking games that capture the same aspects of storytelling, unsettling environments, creepy atmosphere, and eerie effects. The first part of the franchise was released in 1999, with subsequent parts and adaptations being released in the years to come.
While there haven’t been many games that feel the same as the original Silent Hill (or its adaptations), a few titles efficiently gave us new stories and gameplays to remember. Below, we’ll look at the top five games to play while waiting for Silent Hill f.
Top 5 Games Similar to Silent Hill f
Silent Hill created a benchmark in the horror game industry. This added pressure on future games as they tried to find ways to fill Silent Hill’s shoes. While many lost the battle, some shone and managed to capture the same (or more) psychological horror feelings that Silent Hill gave us.
1. The Evil Within 2
Shinji Mikami, the creator of Resident Evil, directs the first pick on our list, The Evil Within 2.
Evil Within 2 plunges players into a nightmarish world filled with grotesque creatures and mind-bending scenarios. As the game begins, players take on the role of Detective Sebastian Castellanos, who must explore the depths of STEM to save his daughter.
The game's theme is psychological horror, offering feelings of grief, trauma, and the fragility of the human world. One of its most unique features is the use of surreal environments that consistently shift.
Like Silent Hill, the Union map on which the game is based is filled with hidden horrors and fearsome creatures. The game focuses on stealth and resource allocation, challenging gamers to survive the enemies they face on their journey.
2. Lost in Vivo
Lost in Vivo is a first-person horror game that channels the psychological elements of Silent Hill. Players start their journey through underground tunnels to find their lost service dog, encountering disturbing creatures and surreal environments that challenge their perception of reality.
Being heavily inspired by Silent Hill, the game features multiple themes with personal trauma, fear, and subconscious horrors. On top of this, the game’s unpredictable enemy encounters and distortive auditory frameworks add to the feelings of horror, anxiousness, and paranoia.
The sound design is particularly effective—eerie whispers, unsettling background noises, and a haunting soundtrack keep players on edge.
3. Tormented Souls
Tormented Souls is a modern survival horror game that pays tribute to classic titles like Silent Hill and Resident Evil. It has a 9/10 rating on Steam and revolves around a creepy mansion filled with puzzles, monsters, and dark secrets.
Here, players explore the story of Caroline Walker as she investigates the sudden (and mysterious) disappearance of twin girls. The discoveries within the creepy abandoned hospitals along the way lead her into a deep state of fear and anxiety.
In addition, the technical aspects of the game—the fixed camera angles, intricate puzzles, and unsettling atmosphere—bring back the nostalgia of early horror games, making it a must-play for genre enthusiasts.
Like the classics it follows, Tormented Souls encompasses a chilling atmosphere, with players surrounded by fearsome creatures. It also doesn’t shy away from disturbing imagery, making it a spiritual successor to the classic horror experiences we love.
4. Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Amnesia: The Dark Descent is one of the most influential horror games of the modern era. With a 10/10 rating on Steam, the title places players in a dark and foreboding castle without memory of how they got there. As the story proceeds, you’ll be given puzzles to solve and creatures to counter—all while managing your sanity.
Unlike Silent Hill 2, Amnesia doesn’t focus on fearsome creatures or jumpscares—though that’s still an aspect. Players must prioritize stealth and fight rather than confront, making encounters even more nerve-racking.
The game follows Silent Hill’s sanity system, where prolonged time in the dark causes you to hallucinate or experience auditory distortions. The game’s camera angles and eerie soundtrack add to the sense of horror and feelings of anxiousness, fear, and paranoia.
5. SOMA
Developed by Frictional Games, SOMA is a science fiction horror game that delves into existential dread and the nature of consciousness. Gaining a whopping 9/10 on Steam and 4.5/5 on PlayStation, the game’s storyline revolves around an underwater research facility. Here, players encounter unsettling creatures and unravel a narrative that challenges perceptions of identity and reality.
Unlike Silent Hill, SOMO doesn’t follow the combative format of a horror game. The main focus is exploration and puzzle-solving, with fearsome creatures as an add-on.