The article explains how to approach the Silent Hill series, noting that most games tell standalone stories while contributing to a broader, sometimes contradictory mythology centred on the Otherworld. It recommends the Silent Hill 2 remake for newcomers seeking modern gameplay, while lore-focused players may prefer starting with the original Silent Hill or Silent Hill 2.

– Around 18 Silent Hill games have been released since 1999, including main entries, spin-offs and mobile titles.
– The first four games are generally regarded as the major canon, with later releases varying in their connections and continuity.
– The proposed timeline begins with Silent Hill f, set in 1960s Japan, followed by Silent Hill: Origins, a debated prequel linked to the original game and Silent Hill 3.
– Mobile games, Play Novel and Silent Hill: Ascension are excluded from the main timeline because their connections are unclear or atypical.