Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: 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.
SILENT HILL 2
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.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
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 21 h on median; those who dislike it: 5.3 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment 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")
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.
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Strengths
- 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: 27,99€ (60% off).
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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