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Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 x64 Processeur : Intel Core i7-6700K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 Ti or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 or Intel® Arc™ A750 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 50 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Windows Compatible Audio Device. Notes supplémentaires : Playing on minimum requirements should enable to play on Low/Medium quality settings in FullHD (1080p) in stable 30 FPS. SSD is recommended.
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 x64 Processeur : Intel Core i7-8700K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® 2080RTX or AMD Radeon™ 6800XT DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 50 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Windows Compatible Audio Device. Notes supplémentaires : Playing on recommended requirements should enable to play on Medium quality settings in 60 FPS or High quality settings in 30 FPS, in FullHD (or 4k using DLSS or similar technology). SSD is recommended.
A haunting psychological descent that keeps veterans and newcomers hooked for dozens of hours, boasting a stellar 98 percent approval among players with over 25 hours logged out of 152 sampled. Overall post-launch reception sits comfortably at 91 percent positive across 496 reviews, reflecting an overwhelmingly favorable return for the legendary survival horror classic.
What it's about: "Mon nom est... Maria," dit la femme en souriant. Son visage, sa voix... Elle lui ressemble tellement.
In-game
« Silent Hill 2 isn’t here to scare you. It’s here to emotionally ruin you (James) and then ask if you’ve (James) learned something. Amazing atmosphere, strong remake, one of the most uncomfortable stories in gaming. I feel worse, thanks. »👍 anonymous review · 39 h played5331« Even decades later, the atmosphere, storytelling, and symbolism put most modern horror games to shame. If you want horror with heart, depth, and genuine dread — this is it. ⭐ 10/10 – Welcome back to Silent Hill. »👍 anonymous review · 53 h played11« shoutout to my ex for making me relate to mary to fully experience every emotion in this game and the void following it, now i understand why he bought me this game. unforgettable experience <3 »👍 anonymous review · 28 h played6211« i went in expecting fear and came out with depression. Thanks, Silent Hill 2. Masterpiece »👍 anonymous review · 29 h played221« Leave what must be left behind exactly where it belongs, lest you wander endlessly through a fog of your own making, forever searching for your own executioner. »👍 anonymous review · 22 h played2111« This is by far one of my favorite Remakes ever. It cherishes the classic SH2 but also adds a lot of new and different twists. The whole experience was just amazing, especially if you loved the OG SH2. 11/10 for me! »👍 anonymous review · 19 h played2
« ended up beating this on PS5, GREAT GAME LOVE IT!. but classic ♥♥♥♥ ASS PC OPTIMIZATION, genuinely thought my pc was gonna light up playing this. game devs need to start caring about optimizing games again »👎 anonymous review · 14 h played21« Stutter Hill C'est beau mais ça tourne beaucoup trop mal »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« Mdrr j en ai fait des jeux mais alors la ... Jamais vu un jeu aussi mal optimiser de ma vie Que des drops de FPS »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« le jeu est tellement bien optimisé, c'est un réel plaisir au quotidien d'y jouer. aucun bug ni crash ! »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« Très deçevant, on se fait vraiment chier, plot complètement vide. »👎 anonymous review · 6 h played« a mans journey through his own personal hell dictated by guilt, grief, lust and punishment. For a first time player I thought it was a great experience, confusing af but great none the less »👍 anonymous review · 20 h played1
In players' words
« Silent Hill 2 isn’t here to scare you. It’s here to emotionally ruin you (James) and then ask if you’ve (James) learned something. Amazing atmosphere, strong remake, one of the most uncomfortable stories in gaming. I feel worse, thanks. »👍 anonymous review · 39 h played5331« ended up beating this on PS5, GREAT GAME LOVE IT!. but classic ♥♥♥♥ ASS PC OPTIMIZATION, genuinely thought my pc was gonna light up playing this. game devs need to start caring about optimizing games again »👎 anonymous review · 14 h played21« Even decades later, the atmosphere, storytelling, and symbolism put most modern horror games to shame. If you want horror with heart, depth, and genuine dread — this is it. ⭐ 10/10 – Welcome back to Silent Hill. »👍 anonymous review · 53 h played11« Stutter Hill C'est beau mais ça tourne beaucoup trop mal »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« shoutout to my ex for making me relate to mary to fully experience every emotion in this game and the void following it, now i understand why he bought me this game. unforgettable experience <3 »👍 anonymous review · 28 h played6211« Mdrr j en ai fait des jeux mais alors la ... Jamais vu un jeu aussi mal optimiser de ma vie Que des drops de FPS »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« i went in expecting fear and came out with depression. Thanks, Silent Hill 2. Masterpiece »👍 anonymous review · 29 h played221« le jeu est tellement bien optimisé, c'est un réel plaisir au quotidien d'y jouer. aucun bug ni crash ! »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« Leave what must be left behind exactly where it belongs, lest you wander endlessly through a fog of your own making, forever searching for your own executioner. »👍 anonymous review · 22 h played2111« Très deçevant, on se fait vraiment chier, plot complètement vide. »👎 anonymous review · 6 h played« This is by far one of my favorite Remakes ever. It cherishes the classic SH2 but also adds a lot of new and different twists. The whole experience was just amazing, especially if you loved the OG SH2. 11/10 for me! »👍 anonymous review · 19 h played2« a mans journey through his own personal hell dictated by guilt, grief, lust and punishment. For a first time player I thought it was a great experience, confusing af but great none the less »👍 anonymous review · 20 h played1
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing
94 % pos · n=78
Gameplay
73 % pos · n=71
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=33
Graphics / art
93 % pos · n=27
Performance
4 % pos · n=24
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=5
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=4
Value for money
50 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Story / writing
78
73
1
4
Gameplay
71
52
7
12
Audio / music
33
33
0
0
Graphics / art
27
25
0
2
Performance
24
1
1
22
Stability / bugs
5
0
0
5
Content / longevity
4
4
0
0
Value for money
4
2
0
2
Interface / UX
2
0
0
2
Multiplayer
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 22 h on median; those who dislike it: 5.7 h.
<2h
44 % (n=25)
2-10h
74 % (n=68)
10-25h
95 % (n=251)
>25h
98 % (n=152)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since May 31, 2024 · All-time low: €27.99 (Jul 14, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
3,6 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 43 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 34 % of players.
LIVEAlexsteinnX32 viewers
· ES — James en el país de las Marías | Especial El tren del Raid de Silent hill! próxima estación @seandoxLIVESoraTakarai24 viewers
· ES — 🎉🎈5to DÍA DE EXTENSIBLE🎈🎉 Terminamos Silent Hill 2 siuuu !extensible !subs !donarLIVElizardcollector15 viewers
· EN — Toluca prison...is this gonna give me nightmares?LIVEhiAleex11 viewers
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The narrative captivates deeply, driving the experience with 73 positive mentions out of 78.
The sound design creates an unmatched atmosphere, earning 33 positive mentions out of 33 without a single complaint.
Visual execution shines brightly, highlighted by 25 positive mentions out of 27.
The core mechanics successfully modernize the survival horror formula, securing 52 positive mentions out of 71.
Weaknesses
Technical hiccups bog down the journey, with performance cited negatively 22 times out of 24 mentions.
Bugs disrupt the tension entirely, noted in 5 negative mentions out of 5.
Who is it for?
Survival horror aficionados and narrative-driven gamers who possess hardware capable of handling demanding optimization.
Is SILENT HILL 2 worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 95% of 62,563 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: The narrative captivates deeply, driving the experience. Current price: 69,99€.
Verdict
Despite undeniable technical friction on the performance front, this masterclass in dread delivers an unforgettable atmospheric triumph. It cements its legacy with 95 percent positive ratings across a massive global history of 62,563 reviews.
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