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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 62 | 5 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 81% | 75 | 13 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | – | – | 0 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 0 reviews sampled · 0 total reviews in window · weighted 0 up / 0 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (14)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
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“A basic platform-puzzle game which confuses as often as it frustrates.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“The Thin Silence hits all the right notes when it comes to the puzzling situations faced, with extremely smart ways of working through the various stages faced, continuously crafting new objects to aid with progress. Sadly, it does hold itself back too much with a painfully slow walking pace for the lead character, and some weighty prose that misses the mark, too often proving to actually be boring and/or confusing. A sequel more focused on the puzzle adventure element would be welcomed with open arms; just ditch the convoluted story-telling aspect, please.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“The Thin Silence tries to be an inspirational and at the same time an entertaining game, and while it is almost successful at the later, due to being too symbolic and cliché, it fails in its main goal and has nothing new to provide.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Overall, the game is not that bad. I like how they put a disclaimer that the game might not be good for some people. There might be some parts that need improvement like probably the game interface. It would be better if they add some description per item. What’s it for and what not. Also, when I started to play the game, the interface started in a 640 by 360 windowed mode. I think it’ll be better if the resolution will auto adjust depending on the computer’s default screen resolution.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“I believe The Thin Silence is a game which needs attention and deserves your time you spend on it. It is a successful narrative adventure, set in a world of depression and darkness, but it also reminds you that there is always hope for the ones who are trying to overcome obstacles.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The Thin Silence has a satisfying, creative approach to puzzle solving, alongside a sad story told in equally sad snippets. Though you can reset puzzles and try again as often as you need, you might sometimes still be left at a loss.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“The Thin Silence is a dark story which will intrigue you, pull you in, rough up some emotions, and spit you back out...in a good way. Though it may not be for everyone, gamers that enjoy stories over action should enjoy The Thin Silence.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“What The Thin Silence sets out to do is ambitious. To capture the tonal and emotional depth of recent successes like Limbo is not an easy task. This game accomplishes that in some respect.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The Thin Silence tells a dark story about the creepy world of mental illness, putting the player in the position to understand what it feels like.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“At moments a beautiful depiction of the struggles of mental health, but a greater progression should have been felt throughout.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“The Thin Silence is a charming narrative adventure filled with puzzles on the lines of Limbo and Inside. Tw PM was courage was courageous in dealing with issues such as depression and the socio-political issue, but the experience is sometimes a little repetitive and frustrating.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“At about 5 hours long The Thin Silence isn't a huge time investment, but a big chunk of that time is the mechanical segments that only distracted from the more interesting and important story.”
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Patch history
- Achievement Bugfix (1.2.2)Jun 18, 2022
- Post-Release UpdateAug 20, 2018