Small town survival horror Metroidvania
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Investigate a missing musician's disappearance as Red Walker in an eerie American town. Solve puzzles, unlock new routes, and choose when to fight or evade monsters while protecting your ammunition and healing supplies.
- Release date Oct 8, 2026
- Official news Oct 1, 2026
- 300K+ wishlists across platforms
- 95% positive Steam demo reviews
- 10 supported game languages
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What is Silver Pines?
Silver Pines is a single-player survival horror Metroidvania developed by Wych Elm and published by Team17. You play investigator Red Walker, following a missing musician's trail through an unsettling American town.
Progress depends on solving puzzles, managing a small inventory and finding equipment that opens new routes. Combat and avoidance both matter, with limited ammunition, healing supplies and dangerous bosses shaping your choices.
Browse guides- Developer
- Wych Elm
- Publisher
- Team17
- Platforms
- Windows PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
- Genre
- Survival Horror Metroidvania
- Wishlist Milestone
- 300K+ across all platforms
- Steam Demo Rating
- 95% positive
- Game Languages
- 10
- PC Storage Required
- 5 GB
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
- Genres
- Survival Horror, Metroidvania
- Players
- Max. 1
- Modes
- Single player
- Release date
- 2026-10-08
- Developer
- Wych Elm
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Beginner Guide
Start with exploration basics, inventory priorities, safe combat choices and puzzle clues for your first trip through town.
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Combat & Ammo
Learn when to fight or evade enemies, conserve ammunition, and protect your healing supplies during dangerous encounters.
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Puzzles & Locked Routes
Follow puzzle clues, track blocked paths, and return with the equipment needed to reach new areas of the town.
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Saving & Coins
Understand the demo's phone booth saves and plan how to divide your coins between saving progress and buying supplies.
Silver Pines Wiki Hub
Eight research topics covering survival basics, puzzles, saving, combat, the map and camera, inventory, the demo and PC requirements.
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Guides
Silver Pines guides for survival basics, saving with payphones, inventory space, weapons, the camera and the reloading minigame.
Walkthrough
Step-by-step Silver Pines walkthrough help for the demo, locked doors, the shotgun code, map locations, mementos and fast travel.
Story
Silver Pines story explanations covering Red Walker's investigation, Eddie Velvet, the Burnt Man, the endings and the town's Lynchian influences.
Platforms
Where Silver Pines is available, how it is documented on PS5, Xbox, Switch and Switch 2, plus Steam Deck status and PC system requirements.
Buying
Silver Pines release date, price, demo access, download options, physical release and Xbox Game Pass status in one place.
Reviews
Silver Pines review coverage: how creepy it is, how long it lasts, demo impressions, PS5 and Switch 2 notes, and similar horror games.
Resources
Silver Pines community and reference resources: the official Discord, Reddit discussion, soundtrack, press kit, voice cast and developer statements.
Support
Silver Pines troubleshooting for PS5 crashes and loading problems, plus what to check for language and translation support.
Silver Pines Beginner Guide
Prepare for your first investigation with Silver Pines survival basics. Learn how to search for supplies, record clues, manage limited carrying space, and decide whether an encounter is worth fighting.
Search for supplies and clues
Search your surroundings for ammunition, medicine, and clues; resources and inventory space are limited.
Photograph points of interest
Photograph points of interest so you can locate clues and unfinished routes again.
Choose your carried loadout
Choose the tools and supplies you carry before exploring further into town.
Decide when to fight or evade
Decide when to fight and when to evade enemies to conserve ammunition and healing supplies.
Silver Pines Puzzles and Locked Doors
Understand how Silver Pines connects written clues, key items, and tools to puzzle progression. Check documented obstacle interactions, including the shotgun change introduced in Demo Patch 2.
Written Clues
Notes around town provide information for combination locks and other progression puzzles.
Tool Gates
The box cutter can cut cloth, while the crowbar can remove wooden panels.
Wooden Barricades
Demo Patch 2The June 12, 2026 demo patch added the ability to destroy wooden barricades with the shotgun.
Silver Pines Saving and Coins
Learn how to save Silver Pines progress using payphones. Coins also buy supplies, so saving and shopping draw from the same survival budget.
Collect coins and check coin returns
Collect coins and check payphone coin-return slots, which can contain money.
Find a payphone
Find a payphone and spend coins to use it for saving.
Call your client to save
Call your client, Mr Jackman, to save and report on the investigation.
Reserve money for later saves
Reserve money for future saves before spending it at vending machines or on newspapers.
Silver Pines Combat and Weapons
Explore Silver Pines melee tools, firearms, and the resources that keep you alive. Plan around stamina, weapon condition, and scarce ammunition before choosing to fight or evade.
Melee Tools
The box cutter is an early melee weapon; the crowbar also doubles as a melee tool.
Firearms
Confirmed weapons include handguns, shotguns, and a nail gun; firearms can also shoot off rusted locks.
Stamina
Dodging consumes stamina, while normal jogging does not.
Weapon Condition
Duct tape reinforces melee weapons, and broken weapons need repairs before they can be used again.
Silver Pines Map and Camera Guide
Use the Silver Pines camera to keep track of clues and places worth revisiting. Follow the town's expanding routes as new tools and weapons open previously inaccessible areas.
Photo Markers
Photographs help record points of interest and orient you on the map.
Clue Photos
Capture signs, phone numbers, and notable objects for later investigation.
Return Routes
Locked doors and hidden paths make revisiting earlier areas part of progression.
Town Landmarks
Officially showcased locations include an abandoned motel, a cable car, and the Rabbit Hole Bar.
Silver Pines Inventory and Crafting
Make room for the tools, weapons, and ingredients your Silver Pines investigation needs. Learn how item rotation, storage boxes, bottled mixtures, and gun upgrades affect your loadout.
Inventory Layout
Move, rotate, transfer, and combine items to organize limited inventory space.
Bottled Mixtures
Herbs and other plant ingredients can be combined in bottles to create consumable mixtures.
Storage Boxes
Store items you do not currently need and retrieve them when preparing another route.
Compact Gun Upgrades
Some gun upgrades reduce the inventory space a firearm occupies.
Silver Pines Demo Download
Find the free Silver Pines PC demo and check its availability before downloading. The demo launched on June 1, 2026, while the full game's announced release date is October 8, 2026.
Steam Demo
The free PC demo has its own Steam listing, App ID 4540100.
Demo Language
The demo's Steam listing specifies English interface text and subtitles.
Availability Window
Team17 announced demo access through October 8, 2026; availability after that date is not guaranteed.
Full Release
The full game uses Steam App ID 2333000 and was still awaiting unlock when checked on October 8, 2026.
Silver Pines PC Requirements and Steam Deck
Compare your PC with the published Silver Pines minimum and recommended specifications. Check Steam Deck verification and the different DirectX requirements listed for the full game and demo.
Minimum PC
64-bit Windows 10, Core i5-4460 or Ryzen 3 1200, GTX 660 Ti or Radeon R9 270X, 8 GB RAM, and 5 GB free storage.
Recommended PC
Windows 11, Core i5-6600 or Ryzen 5 1600, GTX 770 or Radeon R9 380, 8 GB RAM, and 5 GB free storage.
DirectX Versions
The full-game Steam listing requires DirectX 12; the demo listing specifies DirectX 11.
Steam Deck
VerifiedTeam17 announced Steam Deck Verified status on September 8, 2026.
Silver Pines FAQ
Common questions about Silver Pines, answered for PC and console players checking the demo, planning a purchase or starting their first investigation.
When does Silver Pines release?
The announced release date is October 8, 2026. Steam was still awaiting unlock when checked on that date; check your platform's store for availability.
Which platforms support Silver Pines?
Official listings confirm Windows PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Team17 has also announced an Epic Games Store release.
Can I try a free Silver Pines demo?
A free PC demo launched on Steam on June 1, 2026 and was still listed when checked on October 8. Team17 said the demo would remain available until October 8, so access after launch is not guaranteed.
Is Silver Pines a multiplayer game?
Silver Pines is listed as a single-player game on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox.
How does saving work in the Silver Pines demo?
The demo uses coins to save at phone booths. Wych Elm's co-founder confirmed that the same currency can also be spent on items such as vending-machine purchases.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Silver Pines?
Steam lists 64-bit Windows 10, an Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200, 8 GB RAM, a GeForce GTX 660 Ti or Radeon R9 270X, DirectX 12, and 5 GB of free space.
Is Silver Pines verified for Steam Deck?
Team17 announced Steam Deck Verified status on September 8, 2026, ahead of the October 8 launch.
What languages does Silver Pines support?
The Steam release lists 10 interface and subtitle languages. English is the only language listed with full audio.
Can I reduce the difficulty in Silver Pines on PS5?
The PlayStation store lists adjustable difficulty, including an alternative preset that reduces the overall challenge.
Ready to Enter Silver Pines?
Prepare for your investigation with beginner tips, puzzle guidance, combat advice and a plan for managing limited supplies.