Silent Residence

Silent Residence is a narrative exploration game where the player follows the daily experience of a man named Harry, who lives alone in a quiet apartment building. The game begins with a simple routine: walk down the hall, talk to a neighbor, return to your room. But with each step, small changes in the environment begin to appear. A hallway seems longer. A voice calls from behind a closed door. Objects flicker or vanish entirely. These details are not explained, and the player is left to interpret what is real and what might be imagined.

Gameplay and interaction

The player navigates the world in first-person view, using only movement and simple interactions. There are no objectives marked on the screen, no inventory, and no missions to complete. Instead, progression happens by continuing forward—by witnessing, by noticing. Silent Residence is structured around a space that feels familiar, but begins to shift as time passes. Rooms may look the same but behave differently. Conversations with neighbors feel slightly off, as if the lines spoken are not meant for the moment they’re in.

Mental state and environmental feedback

At the center of Silent Residence is a portrayal of psychological confusion. Harry is shown as someone affected by schizophrenia and multiple personalities, though the game never labels this directly. The player experiences this indirectly, through environmental change and tonal shifts. Spaces blend together. Voices interrupt silence. The structure of the building becomes less logical. What seems like a short walk to the mailbox may become something else entirely.

Main elements found in Silent Residence:

•         First-person exploration with no combat or puzzles
•         A slowly changing environment shaped by perception
•         Interactions based on routine rather than goals
•         Conversations that blend logic and confusion
•         A focus on internal conflict rather than external threats

These parts form the basis of an experience built on quiet tension.

Duration and interpretation

Silent Residence can be completed in one sitting, typically under thirty minutes. It is not designed to be replayed for different outcomes but to leave a lasting impression after a single pass. The lack of action encourages players to observe small details and reflect on the meaning behind changes in space and sound. Community feedback notes how the game creates unease through minimal design, without needing jump scares or monsters. It presents a version of reality that slowly erodes, offering a quiet look at what it means to live inside uncertainty.