In Silence (v1.01 & Multiplayer)

A pitch-black forest becomes a trap the moment one player takes control of Rake, a nearly blind predator that navigates by listening for panic. In Silence is an asymmetric online horror game built around the simple but tense idea that every noise can betray you, from a slammed door to an ill-timed shout over voice chat. Survivors scavenge for a way out while Rake stalks the map at frightening speed, turning what looks like a standard co-op escape scenario into a nerve-racking contest of silence and deception. The mood is grim, scrappy, and often hilarious when a careful plan collapses because somebody cannot stop talking.

Most matches split players between a single monster and a group of survivors. Survivors search the environment for useful items and vehicle parts, then work together to repair an escape route before Rake catches them; alternatively, they can locate weapons and attempt the far riskier job of killing the creature. Proximity voice chat is not just for coordination, since Rake hears voices and other sounds across huge distances, making whispered teamwork as important as quick reactions. Playing Rake demands a different skill set: track audio cues, use the creature’s heightened senses to identify movement, and burst across the map before prey can regroup.

Its strongest idea is the way it weaponizes communication, making the social side of multiplayer horror part of the actual rules rather than background chatter. Unlike Dead by Daylight’s objective-driven chases, In Silence feels more like a lethal game of hide-and-seek where survivors create their own disasters, while the monster player learns to interpret a soundscape. The dark woodland maps and limited visibility keep everyone uncertain, and the two escape-or-fight approaches give matches some welcome variety. It suits groups who enjoy Phasmophobia-style tension and unpredictable voice-chat moments, though competitive players should be ready for a punishing learning curve when facing an experienced Rake.