Silence of the Sleep (2014)

- Developer
- Jesse Makkonen
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 3.7 of 5, 706 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 4.8 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A quiet, unsettling side-scrolling journey through a surreal black-and-white world, driven by moody puzzles and a melancholy search for purpose.
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What players say
Players praise the dark atmosphere and psychological story but strongly criticize the clunky controls, slow character movement, frustrating monster chase sections, and lack of save points. Many quit early due to gameplay issues, though some appreciate it as an ambitious solo project with a unique style.
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