Whispering Willows

Released: 6/30/2015

Young Elena Elkhorn embarks on a harrowing journey to find her missing father and discover the secrets of the Willows Mansion. Aiding her journey is a unique amulet, she received from her father, which allows her to astral project her spirit into a ghostly-realm and communicate with the dead. Play as Elena to find her missing father, use your astral projection to solves the mansion’s tricks and puzzles, help the lingering souls and discover so much more in Whispering Willows.

Critics

Steam

Metacritic

Score Breakdown

63.6

Critic Average

37 reviews

Steam User Score

1,865 reviews

Metacritic User Score

37 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

-18.4

Metacritic Disparity

+4.7

Combined Disparity

-6.9

Average of both sources

Review Timing

8 early (22%)19 launch window (51%)10 late (27%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 37)

Senja LittmanviaFintendo
Oct 16, 2018Late review
50/100View review
Steam 82.1/100 · -32.1 ptsMetacritic 59/100 · -9.0 pts
Gabriel CarliviaThe Game is a Lie
Oct 10, 2018Late review
65/100View review
Steam 82.1/100 · -17.1 ptsMetacritic 59/100 · +6.0 pts
Codi SpenceviaGamingTrend
Oct 2, 2018Late review
90/100View review
Steam 82.1/100 · +7.9 ptsMetacritic 59/100 · +31.0 pts
Justin NationviaNindie Spotlight
Sep 27, 2018Late review
55/100View review
Steam 82.1/100 · -27.1 ptsMetacritic 59/100 · -4.0 pts
Scott JeslisviaGameSpace
Jun 13, 2018Late review
90/100View review
Steam 82.1/100 · +7.9 ptsMetacritic 59/100 · +31.0 pts