Tales Beyond The Tomb - White Silence

Tales Beyond The Tomb - White Silence

Released Jun 2025

Years after a tragic expedition, investigator Aleksei Morozov returns to the frozen mountains to uncover the truth. But some trails should never be followed...

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Evaluation

Tales Beyond The Tomb: White Silence is Episode 4 of the Tales Beyond The Tomb series, developed solo by 616 GAMES. It launched on June 18, 2025. Shortly after launch, a quality-of-life patch on June 23, 2025 improved progression flow and addressed reported bugs. On July 22, 2026, the developer released a substantial overhaul update, describing it as a complete rework of the episode "from beginning to end" — including reworked story pacing, new narrative elements, redesigned scenes, improved gameplay flow, and audio/visual optimizations. The developer framed this as the definitive version of the episode, stating they wanted it to "better represent the kind of horror I want this series to be known for." No further content was announced alongside this update. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no roadmap, and no developer statements indicating plans for additional updates to this episode. The July 22, 2026 major overhaul appears to be the final, polished form of this self-contained narrative experience.
Evidence
Developer released a major overhaul reworking the episode from beginning to end — story pacing, narrative, scenes, gameplay flow, and audiovisual quality. Developer described this as delivering the experience they want the series to be known for, with no further content announced.
news post · Jul 22, 2026 source content shipped
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Episode 4 launched on Steam after months of solo development work.
news post · Jun 18, 2025 source content shipped
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Details

Developer
Publisher
616 GAMES
Achievements
14
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player

About this game

Some trails should remain untouched.

A new episode of the Tales Beyond The Tomb series — colder, more isolated, and more disturbing than ever.

Inspired by real events that were never fully explained, this chapter takes the player to a remote mountain range haunted by wind, ice, and secrets buried beneath the snow.

With a suffocating atmosphere, immersive audio design, and moments of pure psychological horror, this is a journey back to a place that was never meant to be rediscovered.

Important: This is a slow-paced walking simulator with a narrative focus. White Silence is about atmosphere, immersion, and discovery at your own pace. It’s for players who enjoy exploring, observing, and piecing the story together through the environment.

Episode 4: White Silence

Years ago, a group of young explorers vanished during an expedition into a remote and frozen mountain region. Weeks later, their bodies were found scattered across the terrain — barefoot, wounded, and frozen in expressions of sheer terror. The case was quickly closed. No answers. No survivors.

Now, you play as a determined investigator, returning to the scene in search of the truth. Accompanied only by a local guide, you must retrace the steps of the doomed expedition, confronting the freezing cold, growing isolation, and the eerie feeling that something — or someone — still lingers in those mountains.

Every step brings you closer to the truth.
But some truths should never be uncovered.

Main Features

  • VHS Aesthetic – Go back in time with visuals inspired by classic horror films from the 80s and 90s.

  • Photorealistic Graphics and Immersive Environments - Feel the terror with realistic visuals and terrifying environments.

  • Exploration - Discover tapes, documents, and remnants of the original expedition.

  • End - An ambiguous, disturbing ending — just like the case it's inspired by.

  • Dialogue Text System – Immerse yourself in the story with dynamic, narrative dialogue.

  • Cold and Insanity - Sometimes the freezing winds of the mountains can cause some disturbances and hallucinations.

Gameplay

Basically an immersive first-person walking simulator with an engaging story. Investigate and explore a cold and inhospitable region... Take care of your sanity and be careful not to freeze to death.

Last evaluated Sep 3, 2026
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