Platforms and PC Requirements
What this page helps you decide: whether you can actually run and buy this game on the hardware you own, before you spend money on it.
SILENT BREATH is a Windows PC game sold on Steam. Steam's own platform flags list Windows only, with no macOS and no Linux build, and there is no console or mobile edition. The reason people keep searching for a PS5 version is that the store page lists DualShock and DualSense controller support, which means a PlayStation controller works when plugged into a PC. It does not mean the game runs on a PlayStation.
Step-by-Step
- Check the platform first: Steam lists Windows only. There is no macOS build, no Linux build, and no console or mobile release.
- Do not read the DualSense listing as a PS5 release. It is controller support on PC, and the store page lists it alongside full controller support.
- Budget for a real GPU. The minimum listed is a GTX 1070 or RX 5600 XT with 8 GB, which is higher than most indie horror games ask for.
- Have a microphone ready. Steam's own Additional Notes say "Microphone - Headset and SSD Highly Recommended", and the game's core mechanic reads live microphone input.
- Check your language. The store lists 10 languages, with English and Simplified Chinese carrying full audio.
Data Tables
| Platform | Available | What the store page shows |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC (Steam) | Yes | Steam platform flag: windows = true |
| macOS | No | Steam platform flag: mac = false |
| Linux / Steam Deck (native) | No | Steam platform flag: linux = false |
| PlayStation 5 | No | Not listed. DualSense support means the controller works on PC |
| Xbox | No | Not listed on the Steam store page |
| Android / iOS / mobile | No | Not listed on the Steam store page |
Read directly from the official Steam store page for app 2796180 on 2026-08-25. Rows marked No are absences on the Steam listing; they are not statements about unannounced future ports.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64 bit) | Windows 11 (64 bit) |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel Core i5-9600K | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X／Intel Core i5-12600K |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 1070 / RX 5600 XT 8 GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB / RX 6700 XT 12GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 8 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
| Also needed | Microphone - Headset and SSD Highly Recommended | Microphone - Headset and SSD Highly Recommended |
Quoted verbatim from the official Steam store page on 2026-08-25. The microphone note is not optional flavour: the game reads live microphone input as its core mechanic.
Tips & Notes
- Family Sharing is listed on the store page, so a household copy can be shared rather than bought twice.
- The recommended tier asks for an RTX 3060 12 GB and 16 GB RAM. Treat the minimum as genuinely minimum for a game built on Unreal Engine 5.
FAQ
Is SILENT BREATH on PS5?
No. The Steam store page lists Windows only. The DualSense entry you may have seen is controller support for PC play, not a PlayStation release.
Is SILENT BREATH on mobile or Android?
No. There is no mobile listing on the Steam store page, and the published requirements are Windows PC specifications.
Can I play it on Mac or Linux?
Steam's platform flags for this app are Windows only, with mac and linux both false. There is no native build for either.
Do I really need a microphone?
Yes in practice. Steam's Additional Notes list "Microphone - Headset and SSD Highly Recommended", and the game's central mechanic is that the forest reacts to live microphone input.
Sources
- Official SILENT BREATH on Steam (official store page) — Sole source for this page: platform flags, system requirements, categories, languages and price, read 2026-08-25.