Just weeks after Silent Hill F launched to massive success, a shameless mobile game ripoff has appeared on the iOS App Store. The game, called Silent Fear: Last Stop, is using stolen screenshots and AI-generated artwork to fool unsuspecting players into spending five bucks on what appears to be a complete scam.
What Exactly Is This Ripoff Game
Silent Fear: Last Stop appeared on the App Store on October 2, 2025, exactly one week after Silent Hill F officially launched. The game is being sold for $4.99 and claims to be a psychological horror game where you play as a convenience store clerk working the night shift at a deserted gas station. Sounds original enough, right? Wrong.
The problem is that the game’s promotional screenshots are directly stolen from Silent Hill F. Two of the images showing supposed gameplay are actually taken from YouTuber MKIceAndFire’s playthrough of Silent Hill F. You can even see parts of their watermark still visible in the lower right corner of the iPad screenshots. The developers just photoshopped some generic mobile game controls over the stolen footage to make it look like actual iOS gameplay.
The AI Generated Artwork Problem
It gets worse. The game’s logo appears to be AI-generated art directly ripped off from artist kera’s iconic cover artwork for Silent Hill F. The original shows protagonist Hinako Shimizu slowly being infected by red spider lilies, a central visual theme of the game. The knockoff version features a similar-looking girl with red splotches approaching her, but the art has that telltale AI-generated quality that lacks the polish and intentionality of the original.
The only piece of supposedly original content is another AI-generated image showing the game’s protagonist standing on the customer side of a cash register. Even this appears to be hastily generated rather than properly designed by actual artists.
Where Did They Really Get The Idea
While the visual assets are stolen from Silent Hill F, the actual game concept appears to be copied from somewhere else entirely. The gameplay description about working as a convenience store clerk during increasingly supernatural night shifts sounds suspiciously similar to The Convenience Store, a popular indie horror game from developer Chilla’s Art.
So essentially, Silent Fear: Last Stop is stealing visuals from one game and gameplay concepts from another, wrapping it all together with AI art and charging people money for it. The App Store description uses deliberately vague marketing language like “short but intense gameplay,” “minimalist but effective controls,” and “unique visual style and pacing” without actually showing what the real game looks like.
Why Are Mobile Game Ripoffs Still A Thing
This isn’t an isolated incident. The mobile gaming space has been plagued by ripoffs and asset theft for years. Games with millions of downloads have been caught stealing artwork from major franchises. Rise of the Kings, which has over 10 million downloads on Google Play, famously used unauthorized artwork of Geralt from The Witcher in its promotional materials for months.
The problem persists because app store vetting processes struggle to catch these violations quickly. By the time copyright holders notice and file takedown requests, these scam games have often already made thousands of dollars from unsuspecting players. The low barrier to entry for publishing mobile games makes it easy for bad actors to throw up these quick cash grabs.
Silent Fear Goes By Multiple Names
To make matters more confusing, the game is listed under different names in different regions. On the Japan App Store, it’s called Last Stop: Silent Terror. This kind of name variation makes it harder for platforms and copyright holders to track down and remove all versions of the offending app.
What About The Real Silent Hill F
The timing of this ripoff is particularly frustrating because the real Silent Hill F has been a legitimate success story. Developed by NeoBards Entertainment and published by Konami, the game launched on September 25, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. It sold over 1 million copies in its first day, making it the fastest-selling entry in the Silent Hill franchise history.
Set in 1960s Japan in the fictional town of Ebisugaoka, Silent Hill F follows high school student Hinako Shimizu as she navigates through fog-covered streets filled with grotesque monsters and psychological horror. The game blends traditional Silent Hill atmosphere with Japanese folklore, featuring a story written by acclaimed writer Ryukishi07 and creature designs by illustrator kera.
Will Konami Take Action
As of now, it’s unclear whether Konami has been made aware of Silent Fear: Last Stop’s existence. Given that the game is blatantly using stolen assets from their flagship horror release, legal action seems inevitable once they catch wind of it. Konami has already shown they’re willing to protect their Silent Hill IP earlier this year when they issued warnings about fake beta tests trying to steal player information.
The game’s days on the App Store are probably numbered, but the damage may already be done. Players who purchased the game expecting something resembling Silent Hill F are likely in for major disappointment when they discover what they actually bought.
FAQs
Is Silent Fear: Last Stop the official Silent Hill mobile game?
No, absolutely not. Silent Fear: Last Stop has no connection to Konami or the official Silent Hill franchise. It’s a ripoff game using stolen screenshots and AI-generated art to deceive buyers.
Can I get a refund if I bought this game?
If you purchased Silent Fear: Last Stop and discovered it’s not what was advertised, you should request a refund through Apple’s App Store refund process. Apple typically grants refunds for apps that misrepresent their content, especially if purchased within the last 90 days.
How can I play the real Silent Hill F?
The legitimate Silent Hill F is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC through Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. It launched on September 25, 2025, and costs significantly more than $4.99, but you’re getting an actual full game developed by professionals.
Why doesn’t Apple remove these fake games faster?
While Apple does have an app review process, it’s difficult to catch every instance of stolen assets, especially when scammers use techniques like photoshopping over screenshots or mixing content from multiple sources. These games often slip through and only get removed after copyright holders file formal takedown notices.
Are there other Silent Hill scams I should watch out for?
Yes. Earlier in 2025, Konami warned players about fake Silent Hill F beta signups appearing on social media. These scams tried to trick fans into providing personal information. Always verify Silent Hill news through official Konami channels or the game’s official social media accounts.
What happens to people who made this ripoff game?
The developer, listed as Khail Al Yamama, will likely face a takedown request from Konami’s legal team once they become aware of the infringement. Depending on how much money was made and the severity of the copyright violations, there could be additional legal consequences beyond just removing the app.
Is The Convenience Store by Chilla’s Art related to this?
No, The Convenience Store is a legitimate indie horror game that inspired Silent Fear’s gameplay concept. The developers of The Convenience Store are not involved with this ripoff and are likely victims of concept theft just like Konami is a victim of asset theft.
Conclusion
The appearance of Silent Fear: Last Stop is a frustrating reminder that mobile app stores still struggle with protecting intellectual property and consumers from scam games. While the ripoff will almost certainly be removed once Konami takes legal action, it highlights how easy it remains for bad actors to exploit popular releases for quick profits. If you’re interested in experiencing the actual Silent Hill F, stick with the official release on console or PC. And if something on the App Store looks too good to be true, especially at a suspiciously low price point, it probably is.