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Silent Research is a short, atmospheric horror experience. Explore a fog-drenched forest, recover your missing research, and escape—before the silence breaks.

2025ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDWindowsby Eduard-Mihai Rusu
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    2017IndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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Frequently asked about Silent Research

How much does Silent Research cost?
Silent Research is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Silent Research?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Silent Research are It Sleeps Below the Haar, 808 - Firetower12, Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs.
Who developed Silent Research?
Silent Research was developed by Eduard-Mihai Rusu.

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