Silent Descent

Silent Descent is a first-person horror game in which you play as Samuel Harris, trapped in purgatory and roaming an endless loop of anguish, pain and suffering. You explore the afterlife, evade its enemies and search for a way to save Samuel’s soul.

Samuel’s story

In 2009, Samuel was arrested for the death of his wife, Maria. Police found him hunched over her body, whispering inaudible words. There was no sign of a break-in or evidence of a third party, and the case appeared straightforward. While awaiting trial, Samuel hanged himself in his cell. Some saw him as a monster destined for Hell; others believed his suicide left him to suffer in the space between Heaven and Hell, known as Purgatory. The game’s setting and story are loosely based on real-life events.

Explore and survive

You move through detailed, eerie environments and face multiple types of afterlife enemies. They can appear dynamically and anywhere, so nowhere is safe; you are hunted, not the hunter. You collect and use items to help you survive and progress, with puzzles forming part of the experience.

Atmosphere and sound

The game is designed as a psychological horror experience, with intense sound design and atmospheric environments.