11 Quiet Games With a Lot to Say
Sometimes, the softest voices leave the deepest impact. These 11 quiet titles may seem small or slow, but they carry big messages—about life, love, loss, and everything in between.
Gris
A silent journey through grief and healing, told through breathtaking visuals and music. No words, just feeling.
Journey
You glide through a vast desert toward a distant mountain. Wordless multiplayer makes it unforgettable.
Spiritfarer
Help spirits move on by caring for them and listening. It’s about death—but also love, legacy, and letting go.
Unpacking
No dialogue, just boxes. But each item tells a story, piece by piece, across a life lived.
A Short Hike
A tiny game about a bird climbing a mountain. Quiet, funny, and full of small discoveries that feel big.
Before Your Eyes
Blink through memories—literally. It’s innovative, emotional, and incredibly human.
The Stillness of the Wind
You’re an old woman tending goats after the world’s moved on. It’s quiet, lonely, and profound.
Eastshade
You’re a traveling painter, capturing the world’s beauty. A peaceful game that speaks through scenery and kindness.
Gone Home
Come home to an empty house and uncover what happened. It’s personal, subtle, and quietly powerful.
What Remains of Edith Finch
A walking story where each chapter is a new style, a new tragedy. Haunting, poetic, unforgettable.
Firewatch
You’re a lookout in the Wyoming wilderness, with only a radio voice for company. It’s simple, beautiful, and intimate.
