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Silent Chicken · Published by WhisperGames, Silent Chicken
Very Positive — 91% positive (55 reviews) · 24 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Sliding Hero is a top-down puzzle Metroidvania where movement is key—think carefully, as once you start sliding you won’t stop until you hit something! Imprisoned in a sinister 1700s Venetian villa, explore a world of Carnival mystery, solve devious puzzles, uncover secrets, and unmask your fate.
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Action, Adventure, Indie · 2025 · More £5 - £15 games
Embark on a thrilling journey as Sliding Hero, where precise sliding mechanics and intricate puzzles define your path through a sinister 1700s Venetian villa. Explore a world of Carnival mystery and uncover the secrets that lie within this top-down Metroidvania adventure.
About this game
Sliding Hero is a brainteasing, explorative puzzle game where you can only slide in a single direction until hitting an obstacle.
Will you outsmart the villa’s many trials and unmask the truth behind your imprisonment?
A PUZZLE METROIDVANIA OF MOVEMENT AND MYSTERY
Imprisoned in a sinister Venetian villa, use your wits to help Luca Sicomoro, a Serenissima military man, escape. Every move is a test of strategy, turning movement into a puzzle. Navigate a dark and intricate world inspired by 1700s Venice and Carnival’s masked mystique, where danger and deception lurk in every shadow.
MASTER THE SLIDE
Use environmental hazards, weapons, artefacts, and your momentum to dispatch enemies and avoid deadly traps. Each encounter is a skill test, where puzzle-solving and combat seamlessly intertwine in an easy-to-learn, hard-to-master movement system.
EXPLORE AN INTERCONNECTED WORLD
The villa is a maze of hidden passageways, locked doors, and secrets waiting to be uncovered. Unlock new tools that let you backtrack to previously unreachable areas, forge shortcuts, and interact with the eccentric and enigmatic characters who dwell within.
A DARK VENETIAN DREAM
Step into a beautifully hand-drawn pixel art world steeped in the elegance and unease of the Carnival of Venice. A haunting, original soundtrack inspired by Italian Baroque melodies enhances the atmosphere as you piece together a story of mystery, fate, and self-discovery.
FEATURES
A unique puzzle-combat system built around momentum-based movement.
Multiple weapons to unlock, each with a specific puzzle mechanic
An atmospheric Venetian setting, blending historical beauty with eerie fantasy.
Nonlinear Metroidvania exploration—discover new abilities to open fresh paths.
Engaging and devious boss fights, where strategy is key.
A fast-paced movement system designed with speedrunning in mind.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 2+ GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1 GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 2+ GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1 GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Steam Cloud Fix
Fixed an issue with certain Steam Deck saves not getting properly recognised.Read full article on Community Announcements (Silent Chicken)AnnouncementsOfficial
Sliding into the clouds: Steam Cloud is now live!
Dear Sliders,Paolo from Silent Chicken here! 🐔I'm excited to bring you one of our most requested features today: Steam Cloud is now fully integrated!It was long overdue, but Sliding Hero’s finally sliding into the clouds! ☁️☁️☁️ Starting right now, your save files will automatically sync across devices, and you'll be able to slide from your main PC rig to your Steam Deck (and vice versa) without ever losing a second of progress.Thank you all so much for your feedback and ongoing support since launch! P.S. If you have friends who have been waiting to jump in, our biggest sale yet is live right now on the Store Page! Feel free to share the news! PaoloRead full article on Community Announcements (Silent Chicken)Patch NotesOfficial
Celebrate Sliding Hero's Steam Cloud Update with 35% OFF! 💸 (Weeklong Deal)
Dear Sliders,Paolo from Silent Chicken here! I'm truly excited to bring you one of the most requested features today: Steam Cloud is now fully integrated!To celebrate this important update, I've planned a special 35% Discount for the next 7 days! Start sliding on your desktop, pick up exactly where you left off on your Steam Deck, and enjoy seamless handheld gaming: your progress now follows you everywhere. No better moment than today to start sliding ⛸️✅ 35% Off✅ Steam Deck verified✅ Full Cloud SupportGrab your copy before the weeklong deal ends, or gift it to a friend! Happy sliding!Read full article on Community Announcements (Silent Chicken)Patch NotesOfficial
Sliding Hero Quick-Fix 12/08/26
Dear Sliders, This small patch fixes an issue with two rooms in the graveyard, preventing a potential softlock.Read full article on Community Announcements (Silent Chicken)AnnouncementsOfficial
Sliding Hero's biggest discount yet!
Dear Sliders, For the whole duration of the Steam Summer Sale, and from the 9th of July to the 23rd, Sliding Hero will have its biggest discount yet, a whole 35% off on the title. No better time than now to find your way out of the mysterious Villa that is imprisoning Luca. Still hesitant? Give the demo a go, and see if it's your cup of tea. Also, the Mysterious Islands bundle is still available: don't miss the opportunity to play the amazing Isles of Sea and SkyRead full article on Community Announcements (Silent Chicken)
