Silver Pines launches as a survival horror Metroidvania hybrid

Wych Elm Games and publisher Team17 have released the launch trailer for Silver Pines, a survival horror title that blends Metroidvania exploration with neo-noir detective elements. The game follows private investigator Red Walker as he searches for a missing musician, Eddie Velvet, in a remote and decaying American town.

Set in a 2.5D environment, the game utilizes hand-drawn animations and rotoscoping techniques to create a surreal atmosphere inspired by classics like Silent Hill. Gameplay focuses on resource management, environmental storytelling through clues like newspaper clippings, and non-linear exploration where players must find specific tools to unlock new areas.

Silver Pines is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2. Critical reception has highlighted the game's ability to successfully merge survival horror mechanics—such as limited inventory and challenging combat—with the progression systems of the Metroidvania genre.