Choose SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind
Choose SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind if it matches what drew you to this matchup. SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind launched in 2023.
SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind vs The Silence
SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind and The Silence both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind (2023) is 1 year older than The Silence (2024). The Silence is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind (2.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose The Silence
Choose The Silence if it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Silence launched in 2024.
Both SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind and The Silence sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind |  The Silence | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 61.5% positive (13 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Netherlate Games | BlackArtStudios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind (2023) is 1 year older than The Silence (2024).
- The Silence is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind (2.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD).
SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind vs The Silence — FAQ
- Should I play SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind or The Silence first?
- If you want chronology, SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind (2023) came out before The Silence (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 SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind and The Silence similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.