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Firewatch

A first-person story game set in the Wyoming wilderness, where you work a summer as a fire lookout in 1989. You walk the forest, follow paths and talk to your supervisor over a handheld radio, choosing replies in dialogue. It is a short, atmospheric mystery with no combat. Is it your kind of game?

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79%

1,220 ratings

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90%

93,729 reviews

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you want a relaxed, story-first game with strong atmosphere and a good soundtrack.

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you want challenge, combat or many hours of content.

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC · Xbox · Switch
Release date: February 9, 2016
Length: About 5 hours
Difficulty: 2/5 (estimated)
Genres: Adventure · Indie
Themes: Drama · Open world · Mystery
Perspective: First person
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Verified
Microtransactions: None

Frequently asked questions

How long is Firewatch?: About 5 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Firewatch on?: Firewatch is available on PlayStation · PC · Xbox · Switch.
Does Firewatch have co-op?: No, Firewatch is single-player only.
Does Firewatch run on Steam Deck?: Verified
What does Firewatch cost?: $19.99 on Steam.