Silt

Release Date: June 1, 2022

Adventure, 2D, arcade elements, under water, indie games, side-scroll, experimental/artistic, Surrealism, exploration games, singleplayer

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An adventure game in which we explore the mysteries of the deep sea. In Silt we play as a diver exploring a surreal underwater world alone. The protagonist can take control of some sea creatures, which allows him to solve environmental puzzles.

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[1:29] Silt launch trailer #2

[0:59] Silt trailer #2 (Nintendo Switch)

7.3

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Game is Recomended by 51% of Critics. There are 38 Critic Reviews.

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Xbox Achievements: 80 / 100 by Richard Walker

All barnacles, salty sea life, and rusty, otherworldly machinery, Silt is an underwater odyssey filled with murky mystery and some pretty neat puzzles. In a nutshell, it's sort of like Limbo, but in the ocean.

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COGconnected: 78 / 100 by Jaz Sagoo

Silt is a unique game that perfectly blends the themes of horror and isolation. Due to the abominations that manifest within, unease spreads throughout and you will second-guess every narrow path. The wonderful puzzles offer a suitable level of challenge which will you keep you content. Even though the movement is a little rigid and it is relatively short, it’s a brilliant experience that taps into the darkest, depths of thalassophobia.

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PlayStation Universe: 8 / 10 by Neil Bolt

Spiral Circus creates a spellbinding world of undersea dread and wonder with Silt. From the distinct hand-drawn visual style to the ambiguous mystery of its protagonist and setting, this is an engrossing experience only marred by sparse checkpointing.

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Silt is an adventure game, in which we can find elements characteristic for the bestseller Limbo and warmly welcomed Abzu. Game was developed by independent studio Spiral Circus and was published by Sold Out.

Plot

Silt takes us on a journey to the intriguing underwater world. During the game we play as a diver who discovers the secrets of the deep sea. The protagonist travels alone, but from time to time he can count on help from the creatures inhabiting the bottom of the ocean.

Mechanics

Silt is a side-scroller. The gameplay is slow-paced and you explore the sea depths in a peaceful manner, admiring the surreal world full of fantastic structures, strange life forms, unexplored ruins and ancient machinery that can terrify and delight at the same time. The protagonist has the ability to take control of selected sea creatures and, using their abilities, can remove obstacles encountered along the way or solve environmental puzzles that block the way forward.