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Silent Still vs Thin Threads

Silent Still and Thin Threads both land in Simulation 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Silent Still (2024) is 1 year older than Thin Threads (2025). Thin Threads scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% positive) than Silent Still (53.2% positive). 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 Silent Still

Choose Silent Still if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Silent Still launched in 2024.

Choose Thin Threads

Choose Thin Threads if you want an Indie experience. Thin Threads launched in 2025.

Both Silent Still and Thin Threads sit in Simulation 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

Silent Still vs Thin Threads — Steam metadata comparison
Silent Still — Steam game coverSilent StillThin Threads — Steam game coverThin Threads
Released20242025
GenresSimulationIndie, Simulation
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price3.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews53.2% positive (158 reviews)69.7% positive (33 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSolitaryStudiosSolitaryStudios

Side by side

Silent Still vs Thin Threads — FAQ

Should I play Silent Still or Thin Threads first?
If you want chronology, Silent Still (2024) came out before Thin Threads (2025). 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 Silent Still and Thin Threads similar?
They overlap on Simulation 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.
Does Silent Still run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Silent Still is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Thin Threads doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Silent Still vs Thin Threads — Verdict (2026) · imho.run