Want to know how far you are in Silent Hill: Townfall? My progress guide lists all chapters and sections, the playable character for each, approximate playtimes, and the number of collectibles.
Silent Hill: Townfall tells its story across several chapters, which are divided into individual sections. You regularly switch between playable characters and experience the events on St. Amelia from different perspectives.
In my progress guide, I’ve listed all chapters and sections in Silent Hill: Townfall and added the approximate playtime from my own playthrough. You can also see how many Strange Postcards and lockboxes you can find in each chapter.
- Spoiler warning: The names of chapters and sections may reveal minor details about how the story unfolds. I’ll avoid specific story spoilers as much as possible.
- The listed playtimes can vary significantly depending on how thoroughly you explore, your experience, and how long you need to solve the puzzles. I took my time. You can also finish the game in under 11 hours.
- Note on chapter numbering: In this overview and my full walkthrough, I divide Silent Hill: Townfall into six main chapters and the sections within them. The game itself refers to them as “Parts” rather than chapters.
Playtime: How Long Is Silent Hill: Townfall?
My first playthrough of Silent Hill: Townfall took me around 18 hours. I took my time exploring and solving the puzzles. Your actual playtime will depend heavily on how thoroughly you explore St. Amelia and how quickly you solve the many puzzles. Completionists will likely need well over 20 hours, especially because of the multiple endings.
Silent Hill: Townfall – Chapters and Playtime at a Glance
Silent Hill: Townfall is divided into six major Parts with a total of 17 chapters. The Parts are called Arrival, Zoe, The Patient, Clara Woods, Richard, and Simon.
Chapter Sections Chapter Length Total Playtime 1: Arrival (Simon) 4 approx. 2 hours approx. 2 hours 2: Zoe (Zoe / Simon) 2 approx. 1.5 hours approx. 3.5 hours 3: The Patient (Zoe / Simon) 2 approx. 4 hours approx. 7.5 hours 4: Clara Woods (Simon) 3 approx. 4 hours approx. 11 hours 5: Richard (Richard) 2 approx. 3 hours approx. 16 hours 6: Simon Simon) 4 approx. 2 hours up to 18 hours
Chapter 1: Arrival
“Arrival” serves as the introduction to Silent Hill: Townfall. You take control of Simon and learn some of the game’s most important mechanics. After the Cold Open, the actual exploration of St. Amelia begins. Among other places, you investigate Zoe’s house, search for clues about her whereabouts, and later visit several buildings around Farrow Street and the medical center. The final section in particular already features several more elaborate puzzles.
Playtime: approx. 2 hours
Sections
- Cold Open – Simon
- Escape – Simon
- A Connection – Simon
- Searching for Zoe – Simon
Collectibles
- Strange Postcards: 3
- Lockboxes: 0
The postcards I’ve found so far are located in the video store, at the southwestern end of Farrow Street, and in the upstairs apartment at 16 Farrow Street.
Chapter 2: Zoe
The second chapter begins with Zoe making her rounds. Among other places, you explore the community gardens and an apartment building where careful stealth is more important than open combat. In the second section, the perspective switches back to Simon as he makes his way to the medical center.
Playtime: approx. 1.5 hours
Sections
- Rounds – Zoe
- Journey to Medical – Simon
Collectibles
- Strange Postcards: 1
- Lockboxes: 2
You’ll find one lockbox in the 16 Farrow Street / Jess’ House area. Another is located on the top floor of the apartment complex. The Strange Postcard can also be found at the apartment complex. Go through the back door on the ground floor to reach a small garden. The postcard is inside the farthest shed.
Chapter 3: The Patient
Chapter 3 begins with Zoe in surgery. Later, you take control of Simon again. The “Many Into One” section is considerably longer and takes you through a strange version of the medical center. Several wards, locked areas, and enemies await you here, some of which cannot be overcome through brute force.
Playtime: approx. 4 hours
Sections
- The Patient – Zoe
- Many Into One – Simon
Collectibles
- Strange Postcards: 3
- Lockboxes: 1
You’ll find the Strange Postcards in the X-ray room and in the strange version of the medical center on Wards W and P. Another lockbox is located on Ward S in Room 1.
- Note: I haven’t found the key for this lockbox in my current playthrough yet. I’ll add the location once I find it.
Chapter 4: Clara Woods
Chapter 4 is even more extensive. “Missing Parts” takes you through a larger portion of St. Amelia. Among other places, you’ll visit Atlas Square, several CEG employee homes, and various stores while searching for parts for a special mechanism.
Playtime: approx. 4 hours
Sections
- Begin Again – Simon
- Missing Parts – Simon
- Inside CEG HQ – Simon
Collectibles
- Strange Postcards: at least 5
- Lockboxes: 2
You’ll find one postcard shortly after arriving in the Bridgeburn Road area. More can be found in an apartment at Atlas Square and near the CEG employee homes on the upper level. One of them is tied to the elaborate puzzle in Apartment 5, Upper Brae.
- Note: I haven’t found Strange Postcard 12 in my current playthrough yet. I’ll add its location as soon as I discover it.
The chapter’s two lockboxes are located:
- in an apartment at Atlas Square
- in the office near the CEG employee lockers
For the latter, you’ll need a key from the laundry room. You can only gain access to it after finding the bolt cutters.
Chapter 5: Richard
From this point on, I won’t give you any more details about the environments or what to expect in each chapter in order to avoid spoilers.
Playtime: approx. 2 hours
Sections
- Getting Inside
- Another Attempt
Collectibles
none
Chapter 6: Simon
Playtime: approx. 2 hours
Sections
- Fix this
- Trying Again
- Eraser
- Returning
Collectibles
Coming soon.
More Silent Hill: Townfall Guides
- Silent Hill: Townfall – Full Walkthrough
- Silent Hill: Townfall Review – Great Atmosphere, Frustrating Stealth
- Silent Hill: Townfall Launch Guide – Preload, Release Times, File Size, and System Requirements
- Silent Hill: Townfall – Which Difficulty Should I Choose?
- Silent Hill: Townfall – The Most Important Tips for Your First Playthrough
- Silent Hill: Townfall Codes Guide – All Locks, Lockers, and Briefcases
Update Log
- 10/03/2026: Added links to walkthroughs chapter 4 and 5
- 09/26/2026: Language polished, character information added to the table, playtimes revised
