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Songs of Silence
Developer Chimera Entertainment
Lead armies, rebuild fallen kingdoms, and rise to greatness! Embark on an epic journey of strategy in a visually stunning world. Fight intense battles and uncover a captivating story. From the Steam store page
289 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 5, 2026 · last updated Oct 7, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
80
LovedLoved
182 positive · 45 negative
95% range 75–85%
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| Steam reviews | 182 | 45 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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62 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
2,242 of 2,780 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 289 · most liked firstThis game has a lot to like about it. I love the artwork, the world and story, big fan of auto battlers with the ability to influence using spells. But there are a lot of simple mechanics that lead to less strategy, and battles are often so one sided that even if you have two large armies fighting, because one has a huge powerhouse, you lose if your spells aren't a direct counter. But my biggest complaint by FAR has to be the unlock system for new classes and vocations. I do not want to have…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My impressions piece on Songs of Silence is up on PC Gamer now! It's a *really* interesting game. Fast-paced 4X with battles that last under a minute, both strategic and tactical options framed as cards to be played, gorgeous art & a Hitoshi Sakimoto soundtrack. www.pcgamer.com/games/strate...
unlabelledView post →Honestly, this game is beautiful, but just not fun. The battles are shallow, the strategy doesn't amount to that much more than "run into battle for XP and gold," and even though the worldbuilding is interesting, the story isn't deep enough to be compelling. The art direction of this game is SO fabulous, and creative, but it would've been better served by a gorgeous artbook, or graphic novel, or something similar. This is amazing art on a boring game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a lot like old school Heros of Might and Magic, but the combat is auto-battler style, which for me is a huge bonus. When I used to play HOMM, I would micro-manage my combat early on. This would make me agonize over losing just a few units and sometimes I would reload and try to replay the fight. In this game the auto-battler takes all but the big picture decisions out of your hand and THIS IS HOW A REAL GENERAL WOULD FEEL IN BATTLE. You train your units and position them and hope…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This weekend I've been poking around at Songs Of Silence. Still not played enough to come to any final conclusions, but I'm enjoying it so far! It feels like a fantasy 4X game for busy people or genre newcomers. Fast real-time auto-battes, small armies, quick turns www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwtZ...
unlabelledView post →The art is nice, the mechanis work well, the story is decent. Overall a decent-good game, but I can't quite recommend it nor dis-recommend. The game became very repetitive by mid game with the story becoming predicatble. Not bad, not good, but somewhere between decent and good, not a game I need to play twice. Because there is no neutral button on Steam I give it a thumbs up.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the games that took the wrong exit too many times. Great ideas, visuals, concepts and ideas that just dont quite come together. My gripes are: - the armies are small and unimpactful - due to limited army sizes, no real army compositions can be had. Cavalry leader needs cavalry units, priest leader needs melee and magic units. No variety. - pre-combat you get almost no info of the outcome and cant easily roll back your movements. This leads to alot of trial and error and save/loading…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't let prejudice turn you away from this game. Regretably, I read some of the reviews some time ago and decided to stay away from the game assuming it would not be as fun as I imagined. I read it was an auto battler and thought that was nonsensical in a supposed strategy game. In my prejudice, I wasn't a fan of the card aspect of it initially either, but it seemed interesting nonetheless. I was wrong. Thankfully. The game is actually great, the art direction of it is gorgeous and the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Combat mechanics very unclear, and not at all intuitive. Not real control of units and positioning. Regardless of your positioning, watch your calvary run directly into the anti calvary lines and get slaughtered.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I want to like this game, I really do. The art is amazing, the story is good, the voice overs are great. But the gameplay just isn't there. Recruiting armies and moving about the map takes up too much time to engage in any meaningful tactics. You just build as many of the most expensive/most powerful unit, preferably one that gets boosted by your general and you just steamroll the enemy. There is no other tactic. That's it. And it's fun for a bit to discover the different generals/heroes and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I get why some people have posted negative reviews, but the mixed to mostly positive is just not representative of the actual game. As others have said, the combat is very simple and lacks the depth of genre predecessors like Heroes of Might & Magic, the Total War series, or even simpler titles like Civ 5 or Endless Legend. If you're after a game where you unleash your tactical decision making on complex maneuvers, this probably won't scratch your itch. Where the game does succeed is on the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Big content update and sale on Songs of Silence, which I feel has slipped under a lot of people's radars. A fast-paced 4X game with gorgeous art and music. Very snappy real-time combat, short turns and a funky, creative fantasy setting. Read my full thoughts below: www.pcgamer.com/games/strate...
unlabelledView post →Songs of Silence is OUT NOW on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox! 🏹 ⚔️ Command Armies, Rebuild Kingdoms, and Forge Your Destiny in a stunning Art Nouveau-inspired world. Play the story campaign or challenge friends in multiplayer. Claim your crown here! 👑 bit.ly/sos-out-now-x youtu.be/t5TFGFsCR60
unlabelledView post →This game has given me so much joy playing it and ive been here since early access so ive seen how the devs really and truly care for their community and game so ill supp em all the way cuz this game is a one of a kind gem
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hey, I almost forgot about me! Songs of Silence is a turn-based strategy game with real-time battles. We got a new Expansion in the works - you can support us by wishlisting it!
unlabelledView post →Heroes of Might and magic. Without skill trees. Or loot/inventory. Or city building. Or tactics. Hero has units. Hero gets one new "card" per level, which can either be for the one building slot available in each city, the overworld army, or the auto-battle map. And... that's about it. I'm not sure I could even recommend this at $10.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Speaking of free, in a couple hours they're doing a triple giveaway on the Epic store. Roguelite platformer ScourgeBringer, Tactical shooter Zero Hour, and fast-paced Sakamoto-scored fantasy 4X Songs of Silence. That's a lot of game for nothing.
unlabelledView post →The game is fun but it has a few flaws. My opinion is based on campaign playthrough, without DLCs. I couldn't finish the game due to crashes. I like the artstyle, world building ideas and playable races. It is visually vibrant and interesting. Resource system and town management are easy to understand. UI is clear. There are some issues, that if addressed, may bump this game up a Tier: - Some recruitment cards that spawn units show only cost, not the stats. I'd like to be corrected here, if…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday! Songs of Silence looks wonderful! 🤩 I've been working on my passion project for 10+ years - an online strategy game rooted in 4X & grand strategy, with ZERO pay-to-win. Development is fully transparent & feedback-based. bsky.app/profile/kala... #indiegame 🎮
unlabelledView post →Thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday, your art style is cooking🍝 Songs of Silence is a turn-based strategy game with real-time battles. Basically you manage your kingdom and can expand it by fighting against other armies, controlled by other humans or AI. And yes, there's also a campaign 💅
unlabelledView post →Great game. It's like a simplified/arcade version of 4X titles like Civilization and Total War. It was very easy to pick up and learn. It got review-bombed when released because the price was a bit high for what it was - which was fair criticism. The devs listened however, reduced the price, and it now can be picked up for £12 when on sale - which is fantastic value! The campaign is around 15 hours long, and there's only a little bit of extra content beyond that. I felt the campaign was well…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you like total war warhammer 3 but wanted an auto battler instead of rts battles then this is for you. Loving it so far!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thanks for hosting! Songs of Silence is a turn-based strategy game with real-time battles. We released a new Expansion this week - ready to roll? ⛪
unlabelledView post →Songs of Silence has been updated to version 1.3 and the game is also VERIFIED on Steam Deck! The update includes new content, Quality of Life changes and game balance improvements. The game is also on sale right now for 40% off. Don't forget to follow the devs here: @songsofsilence.bsky.social
unlabelledView post →I tried to like this game I really did but this game did not click with me and just felt super unintuitive. I've played a lot of strategy games of different flavours and this game feels to have conflicting combat styles. I played on balanced mode but I would traditionally play games on the harder difficulties, most of the defending armies and garrisons I was fighting were had more units than my army could field and to deal with the final settlement of the 1st mission I had to sacrifice an…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game look nice and the strategy layer is quite engaging but the battle feel like old mobile or web game. All the unit just slides around like hockey puck and even the larger cav sometime just cant attack as it get push around by tiny wolfs. The performance is also quite poor, the game run poorly on laptop even though it shouldnt be that demanding.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Devs asked for reviews, so here is mine. I got the game for free on Epic, liked it so much that I bought it on Steam together with the Celestial Church DLC. Had a great time playing again. The only thing I'd like to see changed is the way stuff is unlocked. Having played the campaign a second time, I really can't be bothered to do it a third just to unlock all characters and stuff. Also, I've got quite a few people I'd like to play this with, who however just aren't into single-player campaigns…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →very close to being good. The mechanics do not fit tightly together and are extremely limited in customization. the map is small and the direction is too hand holdy. A shame because the pieces are there. the card abilities and different units are awesome / awesome visuals. There's just no way to interact with them in a super meaningful or fun way.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Song of Silence was a surprise for me, I really expected too much focus on the artwork and nothing in the gameplay but I was wrong. It is basically a light Total War game, I don't think you could describe it better than this. Of course the start is a bit slow because you are slowly introduced to the game mechanics and gameplay but it did not feel slow to me, 4X games are often slow burns, it is repetitive in the first 2-3 hours then it got better with new factions and units and plenty of stuff…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game freaking rocks! It's a really streamlined 4X with VERY distinct factions, and an autobattle system that's engaging and an awesome way to feel more attached to your armies. I love all the spells you can unlock and upgrade, and how you're forced to choose between army upgrades or building upgrades. On top of everything the game is just astoundingly beautiful.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Songs of Silence is a laid-back strategy game, so we added a Chill Guy Vibe & Conquer 😏
unlabelledView post →Thanks for hosting! Songs of Silence is a 4x turn-based strategy game with real-time battles, FREE TO CLAIM on the Epic Games Store, from today for a week! Go check it out, folks: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/song...
unlabelledView post →The ultimate 4x Autobattler experience to enjoy after a long day at work. Very satisfying gameplay. What will decide this game's longevity is the number of different setups the player will be able to design in skirmish mode. Fingers crossed for potential setup options in the future - for example maybe having a crusade faction showing up after x number of turns or factions making alliances when losing. Additional suggestion would be to allow alternative UI controls - moving from the drag and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Proud members of the #TurnBasedThursdayFest from a long time 🫡 Songs of Silence is a turn-based strategy game with real time battles and a unique art style. We teamed up for a bundle with @toukana.bsky.social, to celebrate this event ❤️
unlabelledView post →Pretty disappointed. I finally got around to playing this on Xbox (bought it awhile back). I played through the campaign and it was fun. No real issues. Then I noticed none of the expansions were on Xbox. So I bought it on steam. That’s where the issues started. I’ve ran into bug after bug today. From being attacked from the same army three straight times while the game slowed to a crawl. To having battles where I can’t use cards, they are all just greyed out and don’t recharge. To a bug where…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thanks for hosting! Songs of Silence is a 4x turn-based strategy game with real-time battles. We're launching an Expansion next week!!!!!!!!!!!
unlabelledView post →Thanks to @richardstampdev.bsky.social for hosting this week's #TurnBaseDThursday. Trench Coat Adventurer looks like a blast! Our game, Songs of Silence is a turn based fantasy strategy game made with an Art Nouveau Style! Check it out here: store.steampowered.com/app/2195410/...
unlabelledView post →Beautiful visuals, just the right amount of tactics, and regular updates to this day
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thrilled to support Chimera Entertainment with the Kickstarter launch for their stunning fantasy strategy game, Songs of Silence! Dive into fierce battle against the all-devouring Silence, featuring turn-based management and real-time battles. www.kickstarter.com/projects/chi...
unlabelledView post →What a great time. This game is art. The world is fascinating and creative, the visuals are beautiful and unique, and the gameplay nails a balance between chilling and using your brain. No this isn't a deep strategy game... It's an autobattler and I knew that buying it so it's odd to me people are leaving negative reviews trashing the strategy as if they expected Starcraft or a Total War game. Despite what people say you still need to use your brain though. It's not hard to get wrecked if you…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just fired up Songs of Silence again and that game is just a real treat
unlabelledView post →*inhales* THANKS FOR HOSTING Songs of Silence is a turn-based strategy game on sale for the next five hours!!!
unlabelledView post →It's okay. Get it for like $1 on Humble Bundle. Do not pay full price for it. It's on the cusp of being good, but the real time auto battler portion is weird, janky, and kind of broken. It suffers from two issues that were also infuriating in Total War Warhammer, which ruin the tactical element of the game almost entirely. First, similar to TW, there are instances where units simply don't take or deal damage. I think this is due to armor vs attack defeating the attack and causing no…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I first played this game because it was free on epic store. I played most of the first campaign and then, bought the game and the first expansion on Steam. Pretty sure it was on sale but still worth the full price. The Epic store version crashed a few times but the Steam version was much more stable. But, with auto-save, I never lost much progress to a crash. Owning the different versions means my hours played on Steam are low for how much I played that first week or so. I didn't just play many…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Songs of Silence is a strategic fantasy game that combines turn-based kingdom management and exploration with dynamic, short real-time battles. The game stands out above all for its unique artwork, likely inspired by the Art Nouveau style, and its atmospheric soundtrack, which perfectly complements the game's world. Pros: » Beautiful, artistic visuals and excellent music. » A pleasant mix of management and battles with card elements. » A story campaign consisting of 8 missions (and an…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It looks great with it's very interesting esthetics. I was hesitant to getting the game at first because auto battler and cards did not really make me positive. But on Christmas Eve I was gifted this by an friend. Which was excellent! It is a fun game. The game is an interesting take on 4X fantasy themed turn based games in a setting that they keep developing with expansions adding heroes, skirmishes and campaigns. It is a charming little indiegame with from what I can see a lot of content.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Songs of Silence by @songs-of-silence.com Currently half off in the #steamwintersale! It's a pretty fun strategy style game. Move units around a world map and then use cards to help direct units in auto-battles. I also quite like the art. Defo give the demo a try! #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev
unlabelledView post →I really wanted to like this, but after 40 minutes of watching the most tedious autobattles I've ever seen play out, only occasionally punctuated by incredibly low-impact abilities on long cooldowns, I realized there was nothing to look forward to. Good looking game, but the music and voiceovers are underwhelming, and the combat itself is very bland. I went into this expecting an autobattler, but I've never played one with less going on in combat than this game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thanks for hosting! Songs of Silence is a turn-based strategy game with real-time battles. We have an Expansion coming up, and we're gathering as many people as possible to try it out and give us some feedback 🙏 If you own it on Steam, you can enrol here ⬇️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
unlabelledView post →With an expansion coming soon and bug fixes still being carried out. I daresay this is one of those games which I happily return to from time to time. In my experience, the game allows for a relaxed experience at your own pace. That being said, I'm not much of an online player, so for opinions on that topic, I'd advise to look through the other reviews. The main selling points for me were the art, story and world-setting. All of them had some sort of twist to them which set the game apart from…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that Songs of Silence has been nominated for Best Graphics and Best Game Design at the German Developer Awards 2024! 🌟 The journey has been incredible, and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing community. 🫶
unlabelledView post →Gorgeous looking, but it plays like whack-a-mole in some of the campaign scenarios. There's not much depth here compared to the games I'm about to mention, but if you want an auto-battler version of Heroes of Might and Magic or Songs of Conquest, this one is fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Last one before the big event 😈 thanks for hosting #TurnBasedThursday! Songs of Silence is a turn-based strategy game with real-time battles. A bit of a hybrid, but I promise, it's fun!
unlabelledView post →Playing through the campaign currently and I'm really enjoying it. The soundtrack and art are top notch, including some solid voice actors. The HOMM pedigree is clear but doesn't overwhelm the game's unique identity. The auto-battling combat is cleverly done, and can be quite fun. No complaints, but one wonders what value there is in conveying all abilities and updates to the player as 'cards'. Said abilities and updates are balanced and impactful, but there isn't really a 'deck' in the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Songs of Silence has a striking visual style, and it is clear a lot of care went into the art direction and overall presentation. The game consistently looks fantastic in motion and in screenshots. That said, the gameplay did not fully come together for me in the same way. The core battle system often feels like it offers limited player control over outcomes, which made it harder to stay engaged over time. The campaign structure also did not feel like it followed a clear or satisfying…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thank you for hosting! #TurnBasedThursday is always great 🫡 Songs of Silence is a turn-based strategy game with real-time battles. Something like HOMM or Total War, but faster. 50% off on Steam for two more days! store.steampowered.com/app/2195410/...
unlabelledView post →TL;DR: This game is a hidden gem in the Steam catalogue. I whole heartly recommed this game to fans of story rich games, and managing armies will grow on you, wheter or not you are used to army management or not. I have some issues with balancing and I wish things were different here and there. 9/10, I recommend this game. The art inspired by art nouveau is amazingly done, and it's everywhere in the game. The gameplay is a more dinamic version of Heroes of Might and Magic. You…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Sun is hot, but we ball anyway. Nearing the end of this beaut of a game! Time for more Songs of Silence, brought to you by the lovely people at @songs-of-silence.com! www.twitch.tv/rowanveetee #vtuber #envtuber #vsky #VTubersWithDisabilities
unlabelledView post →I’m not very familiar with this genre, so I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect going in, but I ended up really loving it! I started on Balanced difficulty, but I found it a bit too difficult, so I switched to Story Mode. I usually play more story-focused games anyway, so it was actually pretty fun for me. I’m honestly surprised to see the recent reviews are mixed because I had such a fun time with it. The art style is gorgeous, and the worldbuilding is really good so far. I really enjoyed…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sort of like Heroes of Might and Magic, but battles are real time instead of turn based and it sort of auto battles, but you have abilities that you can play to affect the battle. buff, debuff, damage, reposition etc. The story is alright, the acting is good, the writing is good. I had a great time with the base game, haven't bought or played the DLC yet at 20 hours.
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