Is Silent Hill: Townfall Mainline? How It Fits the Series
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Is Silent Hill: Townfall mainline? No — it's a standalone entry, not a numbered sequel. Konami describes it as a "full-length, self-contained psychological horror," and it's often described as a spin-off. You don't need to have played any other Silent Hill game.
How it fits in the series
- New setting. Townfall takes place in St. Amelia, a fictional island town in Scotland, in 1996 — not in the town of Silent Hill itself.
- New characters. You play as Simon Ordell, a new protagonist.
- New studio. It is developed by Screen Burn Interactive (formerly No Code) in Glasgow, and co-published by Konami and Annapurna Interactive.
- Familiar ideas. Fog, psychological horror and the series' radio — reimagined here as the CRTV pocket TV — all return.
It's also the first full-length Silent Hill played entirely in first person, and one of only a few entries set outside the United States.
Should you play it if you're new to Silent Hill?
Yes. Because the story is self-contained, Townfall works as a starting point. Start with our walkthrough or read how it plays.
FAQ
- Is Silent Hill Townfall mainline or a spin-off?
- A standalone spin-off. Konami calls it a full-length, self-contained psychological horror, and it is not a numbered entry.
- Do I need to play other Silent Hill games before Townfall?
- No. Townfall is a full-length, self-contained story with its own setting and characters.
- Is Silent Hill Townfall connected to Silent Hill f?
- No story connection has been announced. They are separate games with different settings — Townfall is set in Scotland in 1996, Silent Hill f in 1960s Japan.
Related guides
- GameplaySilent Hill Townfall gameplay explained — first-person exploration, stealth, melee and firearms, and the CRTV pocket TV that drives its puzzles.
- ReviewsSilent Hill Townfall review roundup — 81 on Metacritic but Mixed on Steam. What critics and players praise, the common complaints, and who it's for.
- How Long to BeatHow long to beat Silent Hill Townfall — about 12–14 hours for the main story, 25–30 hours for all 5 endings. Breakdown by playstyle, Parts and NG+.