Reanimal vs Silent Hill f
Five hours of co-op dread versus eleven of solo atmospheric horror — pick the one whose pace matches your weekend.
Updated 27d 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 Sep 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 Sep 7.
| Measure | Reanimal | Silent Hill f |
|---|---|---|
| Value Silent Hill f wins on value | ||
| Price now | $29.99 −25% · Fanatical | $28.00 −60% · GreenManGaming |
| All-time low | $23.89 | $25.89 |
| Cost / hour | $6.58/hr $29.99 · 5 h main story | $2.61/hr $28.00 · 11 h main story |
| Off its low | +26% low was Jul 2026 | +8% low was Mar 2026 |
| Main story | 5 h | 11 h |
| Health Too close to call | ||
| Steam reviews | 75% 26k reviews | 80% 29k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 86% 321 votes · vs 75% lifetime · improving | 82% 339 votes · vs 80% lifetime |
| Peak players | 2,414 Aug 2026 · ↑ 87% MoM | 648 Aug 2026 · ↓ 34% MoM |
| Launch peak | 12% of Feb 2026 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 19,446 Feb 2026 | 11,488 Oct 2025 · now at 6% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 4 weeks ago | 2 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 2 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 want a co-op horror you can finish in one weekend.
- You loved Little Nightmares and want something scarier.
- A fumbled ending won't ruin a short atmospheric run for you.
Pick Silent Hill f if
- You care more about Ryukishi07's writing than tight combat.
- You've waited since Silent Hill 3 for that 1960s Japan vibe.
- Akira Yamaoka's soundtrack alone justifies the playthrough.
Bottom line
If your group wants a five-hour co-op scare, pick Reanimal; solo players chasing Silent Hill's tone should choose Silent Hill f — its eleven-hour story doubles the trip.