Would you play a Firewatch-ish game, but horror?
As a game developer, I just wanted to say that Firewatch is one of those rare games that has stayed with me long after finishing it. I’ve played it more than three times now, and every time I fall in love with it all over again. The atmosphere, the beautiful art style, the sense of isolation, the story, and even the ending, I honestly wouldn’t change a thing. The only thing I’ve ever wished for was a sequel, but sadly that doesn’t seem likely.
Because of that, I’ve been considering making a horror game inspired by some of the things I loved most about Firewatch. You would play as a newly hired fire lookout, carrying out normal daily duties while also discovering a hidden survival manual left behind by previous lookouts filled with strange rules for surviving supernatural events in the wilderness.
I’m genuinely curious: would something like that interest Firewatch fans?
For context, I’m the developer of The Mare of Jonah and the upcoming Netherwake. I’d love to hear your thoughts.