Reanimal vs Silent Hill f
Two horror revivals from beloved creators — one demands a friend and four hours, the other a solo trip to 1960s Japan.
Updated 12d ago
Darker and nastier than Little Nightmares, and the atmosphere justifies the comparison — but five hours with a fumbled ending means wait for a discount.
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 | Reanimal | Silent Hill f |
|---|---|---|
| Value Reanimal wins on value | ||
| Price now | $23.89 −40% · GamesPlanet US | $36.75 −60% · GamesPlanet DE |
| All-time low | $23.89 | $25.89 |
| Cost / hour | $5.24/hr $23.89 · 5 h main story | $3.43/hr $36.75 · 11 h main story |
| Off its low | At its low low was Jul 2026 | +42% low was Mar 2026 |
| Main story | 5 h | 11 h |
| Health Too close to call | ||
| Steam reviews | 75% 24k reviews | 80% 28k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 84% 475 votes · vs 75% lifetime · improving | 78% 544 votes · vs 80% lifetime |
| Peak players | 1,290 Jul 2026 · ↓ 5% MoM | 987 Jul 2026 · ↑ 18% MoM |
| Launch peak | 7% of Feb 2026 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 19,446 Feb 2026 | 11,488 Oct 2025 · now at 9% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | yesterday | 2 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 1 in last 90 days | 1 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | 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.
Reanimal
Atmosphere and scares are the hooks — every long-time player calls the horror vibe unbeatable.
Technical bugs and framerate hitches are the recurring complaints even among fans.
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 Reanimal if
- You have a friend ready for a single sitting of co-op horror.
- You loved Little Nightmares and want more of Tarsier's atmosphere.
- You're fine with a short experience if the price is right on sale.
Pick Silent Hill f if
- You want a solo psychological horror story with a strong writer.
- You're a Silent Hill fan looking for a new setting and tone.
- You value Akira Yamaoka's music as a core part of the experience.
Bottom line
Choose Reanimal for a tight co-op horror night with a friend on sale; pick Silent Hill f for a full solo horror adventure with top-tier writing and music.