Silver Pines Scores 85-88 on Metacritic Across Platforms
The debut survival horror game from Wych Elm drew mostly positive reviews, though the Switch version has too few reviews for a score.
Silver Pines, the debut title from developer Wych Elm, holds Metacritic scores between 85 and 88 across its main platforms, according to a review roundup published by cinemacafe.net. The game scored 85 from 23 reviews on PC, 86 from 15 reviews on PS5, 85 from 5 reviews on Xbox Series X|S and 88 from 7 reviews on Nintendo Switch 2. The Nintendo Switch version has too few reviews to receive a Metacritic score.
Silver Pines is a Metroidvania-style survival horror game in which the player controls private detective Red Walker, who is searching for the missing musician Eddie Velvet in the small American town of Silver Pines. The game features hand-drawn rotoscope animation and a neo-noir setting.
Reviewers praised the Lynchian atmosphere, the mystery story, the hand-drawn art and the expanding map. Some criticized the combat and the combination of horror and Metroidvania elements.
The game was released on October 8, 2026 for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
Quick answers
What is Silver Pines' Metacritic score?
It scores 85 on PC, 86 on PS5, 85 on Xbox Series X|S and 88 on Nintendo Switch 2. The Nintendo Switch version has too few reviews for a score.
When did Silver Pines come out?
Silver Pines was released on October 8, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
Who developed Silver Pines?
Silver Pines is the debut title from developer Wych Elm.