# The Silent Age — user reviews > 333 indexed App Store user reviews of The Silent Age by House on Fire, rated 4.60/5 from 3,193 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-silent-age/id580991034/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-silent-age/id580991034.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,579 · 4★ 319 · 3★ 108 · 2★ 61 · 1★ 126 ## What do users think of The Silent Age? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Engaging story - 🎨 Beautiful graphics - 🧠 Challenging puzzles - 🕹️ Unique time-travel gameplay - 🎶 Immersive soundtrack - 🤖 Interesting characters **Cons** - 🕰️ Short gameplay length - 💰 Expensive for second episode - 🤔 Predictable story - 🐢 Slow character movement **Commonly reported bugs** - Compatibility issues with older devices - Dialogue text glitches **Most requested features** - More episodes/chapters - Lower price for second episode - Faster character movement - More complex puzzles ## Newest reviews (20 of 333) ### 4/5 — No fullscreen support! *2025-09-23, version 2.16* There I said it for anyone coming back to this game in the modern age! It is a great 5 star game at its core, thats all I remember (beat it 10+ years ago). However it has not been updated for ages, is displayed letterbox and seems to run at less than 30fps. I still recommend checking it out or if possible play it on steam! ### 4/5 — Ep 3???? *2025-07-30, version 2.16* I played this game years ago and still love it. Just need a new episode or some ### 4/5 — Short polished game *2025-06-22, version 2.16* Could have used more depth in the story as i feel it’s a bit short (2hrs of playing time) but is a very well written game that is a bit janky at times. ### 4/5 — Enjoyable *2025-06-20, version 2.16* I enjoyed playing this game. It was not too hard. There were only a few places where I had to consult a walkthrough to find answers, and even then I realized they were right in front of me. The storyline is not complicated, but it was a little confusing, as all time travel stories tend to be. The long cut scene in the middle of the game, where the doctor explains the backstory, was annoying. It was way too long. Surely the developers could have found a better way. I really appreciated the ending, however. The final cut scenes were poignant and made me think. Four out of five stars. ### 5/5 — Get it. *2025-02-08, version 2.16* This game genuinely is worth getting. Don’t listen to the haters! When I finished episode 1 I immediately wanted episode 2, and let me tell you it was so worth it. After finishing this game again I find it so cool just the concept of the time travel and how it all started. And a memorizing ending. Get this game. ### 5/5 — One Of The Best. *2025-01-22, version 2.16* I find myself coming back to play this game at least once a month. It is such a comforting game and the atmosphere that it holds is like no other. It’s like cozying up with your favorite book that never gets old. I really wish there was more games by the developer that was like this, it would have so much potential. The other half of the game is definitely worth buying and the ending is such an experience. 11/10 recommend. It will always have a place in my heart. ### 5/5 — Awesome Game *2024-10-09, version 2.16* The storyline and mechanics of this game are incredible and loads of fun to engage in. If you’re looking for an offline story game with brilliant character design and writing, and really intricate puzzles, this is the game for you. ### 5/5 — Well made *2024-10-08, version 2.16* Beautiful atmospheric graphics, great story, great soundtrack. Awesome attention to detail like joe calling the female doctor a nurse. ### 5/5 — i’ve always loved this game *2024-09-23, version 2.16* this game is just a great game, i stop then think about it every other year and download it again ### 3/5 — On my phone without permission *2024-09-06, version 2.16* i never downloaded this game and somehow i discovered it in my app library so like, what? ### 5/5 — Love this game *2024-09-05, version 2.16* Wish it was longer. ### 5/5 — Now my favorite mobile game *2024-08-06, version 2.16* I’ve played a lot of "creepy" point-and-click games lately, but usually the gore or spooky elements just feel tacked on for shock value, which tends to wear off quickly. The Silent Age is genuinely disquieting. That’s thanks to excellent pacing in the storytelling, the eerie minimalist score, and the emotive voice acting. The graphics are simple enough that you can see everything (and easily navigate the world) on mobile, but they’re beautifully rendered, with impressive naturalistic touches, such as the way the main character runs a hand through his hair when the player is idle. The puzzles are really fun, but rather than speeding through the cutscenes to get to the next puzzle, I was actually invested in the story. The second chapter was worth every penny. I hope more mobile games start following this pricing structure: get people hooked with a free intro, have them pay for the rest, and keep it ad-free. All in all, a perfect game. ### 5/5 — Beautiful *2024-07-06, version 2.16* This game is beautiful, the story is deep, and the graphics are awesome. Definitely worth buying the second part. ### 5/5 — Please add more chapters *2024-06-29, version 2.16* This is a really good puzzle game just please add more chapters. ### 4/5 — Love this game but… *2024-06-26, version 2.16* This game is one of my favorite mobile games. I’ve played the first part multiple times. I just paid for the second one last night and finished it in an hour. To me, it didn’t feel like a five dollar game. It was way easier than the first free portion of the game. Overall I enjoyed the game tho, I just wish the second portion was free or cheaper. Not that it’s expensive obviously but I didn’t think it was worth the 5 bucks. ### 4/5 — Ambient fun *2024-06-08, version 2.16* The Silent Age is a nifty game, especially for those who like lots of atmosphere. The visuals are nice. The puzzles are challenging, but not too difficult. My biggest criticism would be that there was too much dialogue. It would’ve been better if it had been short and snappy. ### 5/5 — An Amazing Game *2024-05-13, version 2.16* I love the story line and the puzzles in the game. I would definitely play a similar game by the developers if they decided to make one. ### 5/5 — Great “escape “ game. *2024-04-23, version 2.16* This game really drew me in. Good puzzles that take some thought but only a few where the solution doesn’t connect. I hope they do another. ### 5/5 — Wonderful game *2024-04-22, version 2.16* Just an absolutely incredible game all around I very much enjoyed playing ### 4/5 — زیبا ولی کمی گران *2024-03-03, version 2.16* با سلام. لطفا با توجه به اینکه‌ مدتهاست آپدیتی منتشر نشده، کمی قیمت خرید درون برنامه‌ای را ارزان کنید ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — 2 heur de jeux, très déçu pour le prix *2023-06-20, version 2.16* Pour avoir payé 6,99$ je croyais avoir plus de plaisir, ok les jeux est bien différent des autres il attire vraiment l’attention on y est même plongé a vouloir toute découvrir, mais sérieux 6,99$ pour deux heur c’est plutôt court. Moi j’ai payé pour un jeux 9,99$ et ça fait plusieurs mois que j’y joue et je l’ai pas encore terminé. Ça c’est du jeux pour ce prix. ### 1/5 — Pls.. *2023-04-12, version 2.16* PLS MAKE AN ENGLISH BUTTON ### 1/5 — Do not pay for it! *2023-01-21, version 2.16* Just play the free version. Payed $5 for the full version and it was almost shorter than the free version. It worth the money. Stick with free. ### 1/5 — Great game…but *2023-01-14, version 2.16* Great game but the sequel is short and sweet and they won’t remember you so if you want to play it again they will rip you off a second time!williameh2 ### 1/5 — A bit of a con *2022-12-29, version 2.16* So you ask for £50,000 donations to develop the next episode and then also charge for it? Should have just said you wanted £50,000 to go on holiday and buy a new car or whatever. Yeah, nope, this isn’t it Chief. ### 1/5 — Bug *2022-11-30, version 2.16* Fix chapter 10 please, there is no cloth or gas mask on inventory when I pick them up and I’ve restarted the level multiple times. ### 1/5 — r slur & not actually free *2022-02-24, version 2.16* You really didn't have to add that word. I know this was made a long while ago but it still hurts. It honesty ruined this whole game for me. If that one line were to be updated. I would've given it a higher rating - but not 5 stars. the game looks to be free but isn't which is fine but you don't get closure in the free version which kinda sucks. I don't know, i'd rather put money into a better made story game than this. It was interesting though. ### 1/5 — Stellar game. *2019-04-06, version 2.16* You are complete nonsense and you’re most likely a nonce also. HOPE YOU ARE HAPPY SIR NONCE-A-LOT ### 1/5 — Great game. Not free!!!! *2017-12-15, version 2.16* Great game was really enjoying it until it tried to make me pay for the 2nd stage!!! That really pisses me off. Don’t have free game then try charge half way through the game. That is really dodgy!! ### 1/5 — Never buy the episode two! *2017-03-19, version 2.16* I purchased this game for a short episode two,What a ripped off 😡😡😡 ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Played it years ago, came back still love it *2025-10-14, version 2.16* best game ever ### 5/5 — I will replay this game for all of eternity *2025-08-05, version 2.16* This is the kind of game you’ll think of time to time after playing and wish you could go back to the first time you ever did play it. ### 5/5 — Amazing game ! *2025-07-30, version 2.16* I still enjoy this game in 2025 !!! Thank you. ### 5/5 — Very good adventure *2025-07-16, version 2.16* I really enjoyed both episodes of this adventure. The problems were well judged - I only got completely stuck a couple of times. Recommended! ### 5/5 — Finally got all the achievements *2025-05-22, version 2.16* I played this game many many years ago, on Android as well. I just finally got to getting the last few achievements that I couldnt figure in my regular run with the help of a guide online. This game has a special place, thank you developer. ### 5/5 — One of my favorite games *2025-04-19, version 2.16* Beautiful game and enticing story. ### 5/5 — Very Cool *2025-04-08, version 2.16* Even the free demo is a lot of fun... might have to buy the full version. ### 5/5 — Brilliant game *2025-03-10, version 2.16* I absolutely loved playing the game the puzzles were so much fun to do. The concept of the game was absolutely spectacular. I definitely recommend this game to anyone and everyone ### 5/5 — Eerie Fun *2025-03-01, version 2.16* This game makes you feel eerie in the best type of way. With an amazing story, this is the 5th time in almost 10 years that I have come back to play it. ### 5/5 — 10000/10 game . so amazing i decided to write a review which i never do . *2025-02-16, version 2.16* considering this is my first ever review on anything the game is so worth it . i immediately finished the game within one day . ive played alot of games in my life from gameboy , ps , ds , switch , console , pc , phone . this has to be one of my favorite games ive ever played . ive always been a sucker for a game with a good story line . the immersion i have with this game is scary . i took a nap after episode one and i had a dream i was in the game trying to get to archon . ive woken up and bought episode two and cannot believe how good it is . ive played and completed this story multiple times before since it came out . and every single time i love it even more . this is a game with artistic value , a great story , and love the era they chose for it to be in . the music the eerie feeling you get when you go to the future . buying episode two is so worth the money . youll find yourself coming back to play it again . i promise if youre like “why pay for ep 2” its so worth it . i think the idea of not paying for ep 1 is so good to get people hooked then your pay for the value in the whole game for ep 2 . yes some people are going to complain about it but at how much work they put into this game they deserve to get paid for it . because this is a game im now going to make my husband play and my sister . thank you creators for caring about what makes a story game in a style like this so enjoyable . everything felt so important to do it felt like i was in real life trying to save humanity . anyways buy that episode two you wont regret it . --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*