Silent Hill f marks a revolutionary return to the legendary horror franchise, transporting players to 1960s Japan for an authentically terrifying experience rooted in Japanese psychological horror traditions. Set in the fictional town of Ebisugaoka during the atmospheric era of Japan's economic miracle, this standalone entry follows high school student Shimizu Hinako as she navigates her hometown consumed by an otherworldly fog that transforms familiar surroundings into nightmarish landscapes filled with grotesque creatures and psychological terror.

Crafted by acclaimed writer Ryukishi07 (Higurashi, Umineko) and featuring legendary composer Akira Yamaoka's haunting soundscapes alongside newcomer Kensuke Inage, Silent Hill f delivers the most culturally authentic and emotionally gripping Silent Hill experience in over a decade. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the game combines stunning 4K visuals with deeply atmospheric storytelling that explores themes of beauty, terror, and the human psyche in ways that honor the series' psychological horror legacy.

Key Features

Authentic Japanese Horror Setting and Narrative

• Experience 1960s Japan through meticulously researched environments based on the real city of Gero, featuring authentic architecture, customs, and cultural elements from the era

• Follow Hinako's emotionally charged journey through a story written by renowned visual novel author Ryukishi07, known for creating complex psychological narratives that blend beauty with terror

• Immerse yourself in an atmosphere enhanced by Akira Yamaoka's signature compositions alongside fresh musical contributions that capture the essence of Japanese horror traditions

Revolutionary Combat and Survival Systems

• Master melee-focused combat featuring weapons like iron pipes, sickles, daggers, and traditional naginata polearms that reflect Hinako's realistic limitations as an ordinary teenager

• Utilize the innovative Sanity mechanic alongside Focus mode to slow time, execute powerful counterattacks, and perform devastating Focus Attacks that consume mental stability for strategic gameplay depth

• Navigate resource management through a unique trading system where items can be exchanged at shrines for Faith points, allowing character upgrades and equipment enhancements

Complex Puzzle Design and Exploration

• Solve intricate puzzles deeply rooted in Japanese culture, including ema prayer tablet challenges and scarecrow identification tasks that connect meaningfully to character emotions and story development

• Explore the maze-like streets of Ebisugaoka with varying verticality, blind corners, and interconnected pathways that create genuine tension without artificial warning systems

• Discover multiple endings through branching narrative paths, with first playthroughs locked to the canonical conclusion while subsequent runs unlock new areas, bosses, and story revelations

Technical Excellence and Atmospheric Design

• Experience stunning 4K visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5, featuring realistic lighting, detailed character models, and authentic Japanese townscapes that evoke both beauty and dread

• Benefit from advanced creature design by renowned illustrator kera, creating grotesque monsters that embody the game's themes of transformation and psychological horror

• Enjoy Steam Deck compatibility and comprehensive accessibility options that ensure the terror is accessible across all gaming platforms

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