Silent Hill: Townfall Guide | How to Get the Abandoned Ending

The Abandoned Ending is one of the three main endings in Silent Hill: Townfall and can be obtained on your first playthrough. The ending is determined by the number of enemies you kill compared with your Discoveries, which are Clues and Documents collected during the game.

To get the Abandoned Ending, finish the game with more enemy kills than Discoveries.

How to Get the Abandoned Ending

Kill Enemies

The simplest way to work toward the Abandoned Ending is to play aggressively and kill enemies instead of avoiding them.

Whenever possible, fight enemies you encounter throughout the game. This is particularly useful in Part 5: Richard, where you can encounter many Widows after obtaining the Shotgun.

Avoid Optional Discoveries

You do not need to collect every Clue and Document. Since these count toward your Discovery total, collecting fewer optional Discoveries makes it easier for your kill count to overtake them.

You still need to collect any items required for progression and puzzles.

Keep Your Kills Above Discoveries

The basic ending calculation compares your total kills with your Discoveries.

More Kills than Discoveries: Abandoned

Slightly more Discoveries than Kills: Forever

More Discoveries than Kills: Justice

There is also a reported 60-kill threshold: several current guides report that reaching more than 60 kills forces the Abandoned Ending regardless of your Discovery count. PowerPyx confirms the kills-versus-Discoveries rule but does not document the 60-kill threshold, so the safest approach is simply to make sure your kills exceed your Discoveries.

Make a Backup Save

Make a manual save before the final section, particularly around Part 6: Simon – Chapter 15: Trying Again.

If you get a different ending, reload the save and adjust your kill or Discovery count before completing the game again.

Final Thoughts

The easiest way to get the Abandoned Ending is to kill enemies throughout the game while ignoring optional Clues and Documents. Make sure your final kill count is higher than your Discovery count. For the most reliable route, exceeding 60 kills is reported to force the Abandoned Ending regardless of your Discoveries.

FAQ

Q. What is required for the Abandoned Ending?

A. Finish the game with more enemy kills than Discoveries.

Q. What counts as Discoveries?

A. Clues and Documents count toward your Discovery total.

Q. Do I need to collect every Clue and Document?

A. No. Skipping optional Discoveries makes it easier to keep your kill count ahead.

Q. Can I get the Abandoned Ending on my first playthrough?

A. Yes. It is one of the three main endings and does not require New Game+.

Q. What trophy does the Abandoned Ending unlock?

A. It unlocks the Just Making Things Worse Gold Trophy/Achievement.