Skip to content
Back to browse

Sign of SilenceVSSMS Returns

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Sign of Silence

Sign of Silence

ActionIndieAdventureMassively MultiplayerSingleplayerMultiplayerFirst-Person +14
Quality
47Popularity
26Value
46
SteamBest price· Steam
$4.99
Buy
VS
SMS Returns

SMS Returns

ActionIndieAdventureMultiplayer3DOnline Co-Op +15
Quality
58Popularity
15Value
78
SteamBest price· Steam
Historical low
−10% $8.99
Buy

Winner

SMS Returns wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Buy on Steam
6
Sign of Silence
6 of 13 metrics
SMS Returns
7 of 13 metrics
7

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
$8.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.49 Wins
$8.99 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-10% Wins
Sales Frequency
15 price changes Wins
1 price change -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
52.2% positive -
78.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.8K Wins
57 -
Positive Steam Reviews
933 Wins
45 -
Negative Steam Reviews
856 -
12 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
14 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.8K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
16 -
28 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2020 -
Sep 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleSign of Silence

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Wait for SaleSMS Returns

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Sign of Silence
SMS Returns

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Sign of Silence

Sign of Silence

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin$60.82View
SMS Returns

SMS Returns

1 Store
Steam
Steam −10% $8.99Buy

Sign of Silence

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

52% positive (1,789 reviews): mixed opinions
1,789 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price: better opportunities expected.

$4.99: very accessible price

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players down 100% in recent days

SMS Returns

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (57 reviews): mostly positive
57 reviews: limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$8.99: very accessible price
10% off: minor discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

8 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsSign of SilenceSMS Returns
Release date
October 1, 2020
September 27, 2026
Developers
Renderise
Marc Steene
Publishers
Renderise
Dark Pathogen Studios
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
16
28

Sign of Silence

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-7500 / AMD FX-8370
  • Memory: 10 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 590
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

SMS Returns

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (8 GB VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
  • VR Support: OpenXR, requires motion controllers
Which is better: Sign of Silence or SMS Returns?

SMS Returns won the comparison against Sign of Silence based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Sign of Silence worth buying over SMS Returns?

Based on the metrics, SMS Returns won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. SMS Returns currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 09:13 AM UTC

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Stores can’t pay for a better score or recommendation. How we make money