Pragmata vs Silent Hill f
Linear sci-fi with heart versus 1960s Japanese horror — do you want hacking puzzles or Akira Yamaoka's score?
Updated 12d ago
Juggling dodge, shoot and hack in the same fight is the year's sharpest shooter idea — still worth it despite controls that feel a step slower than its peers.
Silent Hill comes back swinging in 1960s Japan — Ryukishi07's writing and Yamaoka's score carry it past combat that's still the franchise's weak spot.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 7; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 7.
| Measure | Pragmata | Silent Hill f |
|---|---|---|
| Value Silent Hill f wins on value | ||
| Price now | $49.19 −18% · GreenManGaming | $36.75 −60% · GamesPlanet DE |
| All-time low | $48.59 | $25.89 |
| Cost / hour | $4.22/hr $49.19 · 12 h main story | $3.43/hr $36.75 · 11 h main story |
| Off its low | +1% low was Jun 2026 | +42% low was Mar 2026 |
| Main story | 12 h | 11 h |
| Health Pragmata wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 97% 51k reviews | 80% 28k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 95% 779 votes · vs 97% lifetime | 78% 544 votes · vs 80% lifetime |
| Peak players | 2,319 Jul 2026 · ↓ 54% MoM | 987 Jul 2026 · ↑ 18% MoM |
| Launch peak | 3% of Apr 2026 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 68,525 Apr 2026 | 11,488 Oct 2025 · now at 9% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 7 weeks ago | 2 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 1 in last 90 days | 1 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Platinum | Platinum |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Pragmata
The hacking-combat blend hooks long-haul fans — juggling dodge, shoot, and hack keeps every fight tense.
Control responsiveness is the recurring friction for veterans, the dash and aim feeling less nimble than genre peers.
from our August 2026 verdict
Silent Hill f
The narrative depth and emotional journey, especially across multiple endings, is what high-playtime reviewers consistently praise.
The cryptic ending system and hard difficulty puzzles are points of friction for long-hour players.
from our May 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Pragmata if
- You loved Dead Space’s combat and want more hacking puzzles.
- You enjoy father-daughter character dynamics in a sci-fi setting.
- You appreciate short, polished linear campaigns with no filler.
Pick Silent Hill f if
- You chase Silent Hill 2/3 atmosphere from 2003 onward.
- Ryukishi07’s name (Higurashi, Umineko) matters more than tight combat.
- Akira Yamaoka’s soundtrack alone justifies the purchase.
Bottom line
If a short, emotional sci-fi campaign with hacking appeals to you, pick Pragmata. If you crave atmospheric Japanese horror with a legendary score, despite clunky combat, choose Silent Hill f.