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The Silent Age

2013House on FireAndroid, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac

Lose yourself in The Silent Age, the thrilling point-and-click adventure with over seven million mobile downloads, completely revamped and updated for PC. The Silent Age is an unforgettable experience. Can you, a simple janitor and literally, “the average Joe,” save humankind?

What it feels like

The disappearance of humanity and gradual revelation of truth creates enigmatic intrigue. A reflective indie experience inviting the player to sit with existential questions about extinction. An unironic, sincere narrative about an everyman's struggle to save humanity.

Mysterious58%
Contemplative48%
Earnest35%

What it's about

Post-apocalyptic world and time travel mechanics root the setting firmly in speculative science fiction. The narrative centers on humanity's disappearance and survival amid a collapsed world. Uncovering the hidden truth of humanity's disappearance structures the core experience.

Science Fiction85%
Post-Apocalyptic80%
Mystery75%
Detective50%
Alternate History40%

How it plays

Point-and-click interaction is the core gameplay loop, explicitly defining how players engage with the adventure. Time travel is a central mechanic for unraveling the mystery and driving the story forward. Narrative interaction through branching choices, implied by 'Choices Matter' and story-rich emphasis.

Point-and-Click95%
Time Manipulation78%
Dialogue Trees65%
Environmental Puzzles62%
Hidden Object & Search52%
Moral Choice38%

How it looks and sounds

Steam tags confirm 'Side Scroller' presentation, indicating 2D side-on perspective. Indie production and side-scroller format suggest restrained, focused visual design.

Side View58%
Minimalist Visuals42%

How it's structured

A bounded, authored story with a definite narrative arc from janitor to potential savior. Steam tags note 'Linear' progression, suggesting discrete stages rather than open exploration. Casual indie adventure designed for shorter, focused play sessions rather than sprawling campaigns.

Campaign72%
Linear Levels60%
Short Playtime45%
Tacoma66% match

Shares Science Fiction, Point-and-Click, Mystery, Mysterious.

Both lean into Science Fiction, Point-and-Click, Mystery, Campaign.

Science Fiction95%Point-and-Click75%Mystery90%Campaign80%
The Drifter65% match

Shares Point-and-Click, Mystery, Science Fiction, Dialogue Trees.

Both lean into Point-and-Click, Mystery, Science Fiction, Campaign.

Point-and-Click95%Mystery85%Science Fiction70%Campaign80%

Shares Post-Apocalyptic, Point-and-Click, Science Fiction, Mystery.

Both lean into Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Point-and-Click, Mystery.

Post-Apocalyptic85%Science Fiction80%Point-and-Click70%Mystery75%

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Tacoma66% match

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Science Fiction95%Point-and-Click75%Mystery90%Campaign80%
The Drifter65% match

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Point-and-Click95%Mystery85%Science Fiction70%Campaign80%

A lesser-known kindred — Time Manipulation, Science Fiction, Environmental Puzzles, Mystery. 89% positive across 4,378 Steam reviews.

Both lean into Time Manipulation, Science Fiction, Campaign, Environmental Puzzles.

Time Manipulation95%Science Fiction75%Campaign75%Environmental Puzzles80%
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