The Thin Silence (2018)
- Developer
- TwoPM Studios
- Publisher
- Nkidu Games Inc.
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Indie
- Rating
- 4.0 of 5, 26 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 5.9 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A quiet, introspective journey through pixel-art interiors, where measured platforming and puzzle-solving mirror a struggle with depression and the fragile hope of moving forward.
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What players say
Players praise the game's exploration of depression and trauma, but many find the protagonist's slow movement frustrating. The puzzles are enjoyable yet sometimes require reloading on fail states, and the crafting menu feels clunky. Opinions on the story diverge, some find it emotionally moving, others call it unclear and pretentious.
Screenshots
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