Silent Hill 2 is a psychological horror video game developed by Konami, released in 2001, and is renowned for its deep narrative and immersive atmosphere. It is significant for its use of choice-based narratives and branching storylines that allow players to experience various outcomes based on their decisions throughout the game.

While not focusing on the characters and plot threads of the first Silent Hill game, Silent Hill 2 takes place in the series' namesake town, located in Maine. Silent Hill 2 is set in another area of the town, and explores some of Silent Hill's backstory.

For those who have been living under a rock for the past twenty years, Silent Hill 2 is a survival horror game with an emphasis on the psychological. It is set in a twisted world that exists as both a physical space, but also a metaphorical one.