Indie · 2016
Firewatch
Firewatch is a mysterious adventure game with beautiful graphics, which tells a story of a fire lookout Henry. From the very beginning, the game sets up a tough atmosphere of loneliness. The main action takes place in Shoshone National Forest of Wyoming in 1989 (a reference to Yellowstone fires of 1988). According to…
Key facts
- Released
- 8 February 2016
- Genre
- Indie · Adventure
- Length
- ≈ 5 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox · Nintendo
- Studio
- Campo Santo
- Publisher
- Panic
- Critics
- Metacritic 81
- Steam reviews
- 90% positive (90,438 reviews)
Where to buy
Why play it
- Community rating 4.3/5
- "Story" vibe
- ≈ 5h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Firewatch?
Expect about 5 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Firewatch with friends?
No, Firewatch is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Firewatch on?
Firewatch is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo.
Is Firewatch a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 81. On Steam, 90% positive (90,438 reviews).
What games are like Firewatch?
In the same spirit: Homesick, Infra and What Remains of Edith Finch.



