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Silver Pines: release date, price, platforms and reviews of the survival horror metroidvania

Silver Pines is a side-scrolling survival horror metroidvania from Wych Elm, published by Team17, released October 8, 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Steam lists a $24.99 base price and a Very Positive rating from 994 reviews, and Wikipedia reports Metacritic scores of 84 on PC and 85 on PS5. This page lists what the store pages and press say, with sources.

Quick facts

Release

October 8, 2026

Steam lists October 8, 2026. Wikipedia lists PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and Windows. Nintendo Everything says the Switch versions are digital download, with no physical edition mentioned.

Price (Steam)

$24.99

Steam lists a $24.99 base price and a $22.49 launch price (10% off) through October 22. Console and Switch prices were not stated in the pages we read.

Reviews

Very Positive, 94%

Steam shows 94% positive across 994 user reviews. Wikipedia reports Metacritic 84 on PC and 85 on PS5, and OpenCritic 96% recommend. These change over time.

Made by

Wych Elm / Team17

Wych Elm is a Swedish-Norwegian studio and Silver Pines is its debut. Wikipedia says team members previously worked on Helldivers 2, The Darkness and Yoku's Island Express. Team17 is the publisher.

What the game is (as reported)

Facts restate the Steam store page, Wikipedia and Nintendo Everything. Tamedex has not played it, so there are no tested tips, walkthroughs or reviews of our own here. Prices and review numbers change, so check the store page.

  • Premise

    You play private investigator Red Walker, who investigates the disappearance of musician Eddie Velvet in the half-abandoned American town of Silver Pines (Wikipedia). Steam describes small-town America, nightmarish terrors, puzzles and scarce resources.

  • Gameplay

    Wikipedia describes side-scrolling survival horror with metroidvania-style exploration: limited inventory, resource management, puzzle solving and combat with melee weapons and firearms. The map lets you attach photographs as reminders for puzzle locations and items.

  • Look

    Wikipedia says the game uses rotoscoping for character animation and modified, painted-over photo textures, with 2D sprites placed in a 3D simulation. Steam's tags include 2.5D, Hand-drawn, Atmospheric and Psychological Horror.

  • Platforms

    Steam for Windows. Wikipedia also lists PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, and says the Switch versions are digital.

  • PC requirements (minimum, Steam)

    Windows 10 64-bit, Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200, 8 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti or AMD Radeon R9 270X, 5 GB storage.

  • Languages and features

    Steam lists 10 languages: English, French, German, Spanish (Spain and Latin America), Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese and Russian. Features: single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing.

  • Critics

    Wikipedia says critics described reception as generally favorable and compared it to Resident Evil, Silent Hill and Twin Peaks.

Timeline

  1. Switch release date announced

    Nintendo Everything reports the Switch 2 and Switch versions, with an October 8 date.

  2. Release

    Silver Pines launches worldwide on PC and consoles.

  3. Searches peak

    Our new-word tracking shows searches for 'silver pines' peaking around October 10, 2026.

Silver Pines FAQ

When did Silver Pines come out?

October 8, 2026, on PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, per Steam and Wikipedia.

How much is Silver Pines?

Steam lists $24.99, with a $22.49 launch price (10% off) through October 22. We did not find console prices.

Is Silver Pines good?

Steam shows Very Positive (94% of 994 reviews) and Wikipedia reports Metacritic 84 on PC and 85 on PS5. We have not played it.

Is Silver Pines on Switch?

Yes, on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, as a digital download according to Nintendo Everything.

What are the PC requirements?

Minimum: Windows 10 64-bit, Core i5-4460 or Ryzen 3 1200, 8 GB RAM, GTX 660 Ti or R9 270X, 5 GB storage.

Who made Silver Pines?

Wych Elm, a Swedish-Norwegian studio, published by Team17. It is the studio's debut.

Is there a demo?

A PC demo was reported before launch. The Steam page we read mentions none now.

What is Silver Pines about?

You play private investigator Red Walker, who is looking for missing musician Eddie Velvet in a half-abandoned American town.

What Tamedex has not tested

Tamedex has not played Silver Pines. This page reports what the linked coverage says and will be updated as the game changes.

Sources and method

See our methodology and IP policy.

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