Field report · Bearing West (Story) · Campo Santo, 2016
Firewatch
A summer as a fire lookout in Wyoming, with only a voice on the radio for company.
The journey
Henry takes a job watching for fires in a national forest. You explore the wilderness with a paper map and compass while chatting by walkie-talkie to your supervisor, Delilah. Strange things begin to happen.
Who should go
Players who love dialogue, mystery and gorgeous scenery. No combat, no rush.
A real map and compass
Navigation uses an in-game paper map and compass. It is one of the most satisfying ways to explore in any game.
The radio conversations
You choose what Henry says, or stays silent. The relationship that grows over the radio is the heart of the game.
Content to know
The game touches on illness, loneliness and grief, with strong language. It is aimed at adults.
Supplies
- Brilliant writing and voice acting
- Beautiful landscapes
- Short and memorable
Hazards
- The ending divides players
- Not much to do once finished
Survey
Final mark 4.5 out of 5, the average of the four survey lines.
In the logbook
A short, grown-up story about running away, told through a radio.
Played to the end and filed on 27 October 2026. Details can change with updates; check the official page before buying.