Silver Pines
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Silver Pines is a cerebrally divine love letter to David Lynch and all the narrative trademarks he was known for, from the cult classic Twin Peaks to Blue Velvet and Lost Highway.
Silver Pines is yet another excellent indie horror game and would not be out of place as part of the Silent Hill franchise. The combination of survival horror and more involved platforming exploration works fantastically well, while the town is chock-full of hidden secrets with enigmatic mysteries to solve.
Abandoned shops, ruined apartment buildings and rotting sewer networks make up a dark landscape in which you play a private eye searching for a missing singer-songwriter
Those looking for deep, demanding combat may come away disappointed. Twin Peaks taught us that the owls aren’t what they seem, and Silver Pines embraces that same philosophy. It may look like a tribute, but it plays like the real deal.
Silver Pines blends survival horror, adventure, and Metroidvania with surprising balance.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Silver Pines can't be called a groundbreaking horror game. However, it's a solid project with excellent atmosphere of magical mysticism, decent puzzles, and an interesting story. The only thing that can spoil the impression is the unsuccessful combat system.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Silver Pines is a spectacular take on the metroidvania genre, weaving survival horror, Lynchian mystery, and some tantalising visuals into one big atmospheric thriller. There's inspiration from Silent Hill and Alan Wake, but amidst all the influence, Silver Pines manages to be its own unique thing and one of the biggest surprises of 2026.
Silver Pines tries to mesh two very different genres, combining survival horror with 2D Metroidvania. This makes for a refreshingly paced approach to the formula, asking you to step into the shoes of a down-on-his-luck detective as he tries to figure out what happened in Silver Pines. The horror elements may not weigh very heavily on the experience, but it helps to build intrigue for the Metroidvania side of the game, making it very compelling to explore the map. Silver Pines makes a name for itself in spades.
