Which has the best reviews?

The Silent Hill 2 remake has Metacritic 86 to 87, Silent Hill f 82 to 86, and Townfall 81.

Townfall is estimated at 10 to 16 hours by one source. We did not find official lengths.

Townfall at $49.99. The other two are $69.99 regular.

Townfall vs Silent Hill f vs Silent Hill 2: Which First?

All three modern Silent Hill games are standalone, so the choice is about style. Scores and prices come from Wikipedia and Steam as checked on October 8, 2026, and the recommendation at the end is our opinion.

Comparison

Silent Hill 2 remake (2024): third-person, flashlight, guns and melee, separate puzzle difficulty. Metacritic 86 to 87. $69.99.
Silent Hill f (2025): third-person, melee only, breaking weapons, sanity. Metacritic 82 to 86. $69.99. Casual Mode added in patch 1.10.
Townfall (2026): first-person, melee or stealth, CRTV tracker. Metacritic 81. $49.99.

Our pick

If you want the classic series feel, start with the Silent Hill 2 remake. If you like melee and Japanese horror, try Silent Hill f. If you prefer first-person and stealth, choose Townfall, but know that its Weight sections drew criticism.

Sales and awards

The Silent Hill 2 remake has sold over six million copies and Silent Hill f over two million, as of April 2026. Silent Hill f won Famitsu Dengeki Game of the Year 2026 and the Steam Awards 2025 for Outstanding Visual Style. Townfall launched in September 2026 and was nominated for two Golden Joystick Awards. Every game here is rated for adults, so please read the ratings guide first.