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Umbra vs Be Silent

Umbra and Be Silent both land in Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Umbra (2022) is 2 years older than Be Silent (2024). Be Silent is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Umbra (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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Umbra vs Be Silent — Steam metadata comparison
Umbra — Steam game coverUmbraBe Silent — Steam game coverBe Silent
Released20222024
GenresAction, Strategy, IndieAction, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price3.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews93.3% positive (15 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersLeslie PhillipsPaladov

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Umbra vs Be Silent — FAQ

Should I play Umbra or Be Silent first?
If you want chronology, Umbra (2022) came out before Be Silent (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are Umbra and Be Silent similar?
They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
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