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Silver Pines Review – The Third Peak
Silver Pines is a debut survival horror game from Wych Elm that blends classic genre elements with puzzle-solving and adventure game mechanics. Players control a private investigator searching for a target in a mysterious town, navigating interconnected environments that require keys and codes. Despite some clashing gameplay mechanics and a story that doesn't fully escalate, the game's unique art style, rotoscoped animations, and strong atmosphere make it a compelling experience.
PS5 GOTY Contender Hits PlayStation Store Today With PS Plus Discount
Wych Elm's survival-horror game Silver Pines is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms, including Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game, which blends survival horror, resource management, and puzzle-solving with Metroidvania-inspired level design, is currently offered at a 10% discount. The development team, comprised of veterans from games like The Darkness and Helldivers, drew inspiration from '90s cinema and TV shows.
Silver Pines Turns A Missing-Person Case Into A Survival Horror Nightmare
Silver Pines, a new survival horror game developed by Wych Elm and published by Team17, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game puts players in the role of a private investigator searching for a missing musician in a seemingly abandoned town, which quickly descends into a dark nightmare with a unique 2.5D perspective and neo-noir aesthetic.
Lynchian noir mystery Silver Pines takes the best bits from horror, the middling bits from Metroidvanias, and the worst bits from adventure games
Silver Pines is a debut title from Wych Elm that blends neo-noir detective mystery, survival horror, and Metroidvania elements. While its moody visual style and intriguing story show promise, the game suffers from excessive backtracking, tedious puzzles, and frustrating dead ends, particularly in its later sections. The reviewer found the exploration and puzzle design to be the weakest aspects, overshadowing the otherwise compelling horror and mystery elements.
GamesRadar+ Fall Preview 2026: Your next favorite games make up our hefty Most Wanted list
GamesRadar+ has released its Fall Preview list for 2026, highlighting anticipated games across various genres. While Grand Theft Auto 6 is mentioned, the list focuses on other titles like Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, Gears of War: E-Day, and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, among many others.
Silver Pines is a rotoscoped side-scrolling survival horror game that splices Silent Hill with Flashback, and it's out on October 8th
Silver Pines, a rotoscoped side-scrolling survival horror game developed by Wych Elm and published by Team17, is set to release on October 8th. The game features a unique art style and gameplay that blends elements of Silent Hill and Flashback, with a demo available on Steam.
THE NIGHTMARES ARE COMING! SILVER PINES LAUNCHING ON PC AND CONSOLES ON 8TH OCTOBER
The indie survival-horror game Silver Pines, developed by Wych Elm and published by Team17, is set to launch on October 8, 2026, for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series consoles, and PlayStation 5. A demo is now available on Steam, introducing players to the game's mystery and dread-filled atmosphere, classic survival-horror gameplay, and Metroidvania-style exploration.
Team 17’s Silver Pines launches this October on PC and consoles
Team 17 and Wych Elm announced that the eerie survival-horror Metroidvania Silver Pines will launch on October 8, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Players will take on the role of Private Investigator Red Walker in the mysterious town of Silver Pines to find a missing musician.
Silver Pines gets release date, coming to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Silver Pines, a Metroidvania horror game developed by Wych Elm and published by Team17, will be released on October 8, 2026, for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The game features survival horror gameplay, puzzle solving, and resource management in a dreamlike, neo-noir setting.
Silver Pines is a gorgeous 2D Resident Evil-inspired metroidvania, with a dash of Twin Peaks, where I spent most of my time methodically stabbing monsters' shins
Silver Pines is a 2D survival horror metroidvania inspired by Resident Evil and Twin Peaks, where players control private investigator Red Walker searching for a missing musician in a monster-infested town. The game features limited resources, inventory management, and close-quarters combat, with developer Wych Elm aiming for a classic survival horror feel. While the initial combat can be challenging, the preview highlights the game's atmospheric presentation and unique rotoscope-inspired art style.
Silver Pines Gameplay Trailer Reveals New Survival Horror Mystery
Publisher Team17 and developer Wych Elm have released a new gameplay trailer for the survival horror mystery game Silver Pines, set to launch in 2026 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. Players control private investigator Red Walker, who investigates a disappearance in the eerie town of Silver Pines, uncovering dark secrets and facing resource management challenges.
Silver Pines Is Part Twin Peaks and Part The X-Files | Console Creatures
Team17 and Wych Elm have released a new gameplay trailer for their atmospheric horror game, Silver Pines. Inspired by The X-Files and Twin Peaks, players take on the role of PI Red Walker investigating a mysterious disappearance in an abandoned town. The game, described as a love letter to classic survival horror with limited resources and exploration elements, will launch later this year on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Silver Pines ‘Gameplay’ trailer
Publisher Team17 and developer Wych Elm have released a gameplay trailer for their upcoming Metroidvania and side-scrolling title, Silver Pines. The trailer showcases new gameplay mechanics and environments for the game.
Silver Pines gameplay trailer shows off mystery, action and relentless horror
Team17 and Wych Elm have released a new gameplay trailer for the upcoming survival horror game Silver Pines. Players will step into the role of PI Red Walker to investigate the mysterious town, managing scarce resources and battling nightmarish terrors. Silver Pines is set to release in 2026 for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation.
Silver Pines Gameplay Trailer Reveals A Terrifying Mystery In A Town Gone Wrong
A new gameplay trailer for the upcoming survival horror game Silver Pines has been released, showcasing its unsettling town, investigation mechanics, and brutal encounters. Developed by Wych Elm and published by Team17, the game is set to launch in 2026 for Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Players will step into the role of investigator Red Walker to unravel a dark mystery in the town of Silver Pines.
How To Watch the Future Games Show Spring Showcase Powered By HyperX and FGS Live From GDC Festival of Gaming on Thursday, March 12
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase, powered by HyperX, will air on March 12th, featuring over 40 games from AAA and indie studios. Hosted by Devora Wilde and Shai Matheson, the 90-minute show will include world premieres and trailers. A follow-up event, FGS Live From GDC Festival of Gaming, will provide further news and exclusive content directly from the GDC showfloor.
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase airs this week — here's how to watch and what games to expect from the…
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase will take place on March 12, featuring over 40 upcoming games with new trailers and previews. Hosted by Devora Wilde and Shai Matheson, the 90+ minute show will include reveals for titles like Life is Strange: Reunion and Directive 8020. It will be broadcast on platforms including Twitch, YouTube, and Steam.
