Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.
Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck
Best current price at GOG
Waiting could save up to $2.00, if it returns to its lowest price.
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $1.99 (January 2024)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOG | $3.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
| Steam | $19.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
Firewatch takes place in 1989 in the backcountry of Wyoming, where a man named Henry takes a summer job as a fire lookout in Shoshone National Forest. His only regular contact is his supervisor Delilah, who talks to him over a handheld radio. You explore the forest on foot in first person, handle small tasks around the park and choose what to say to Delilah as strange events begin to pile up.
It is a single-player narrative game that takes a few hours to finish, with no combat and a strong focus on dialogue and atmosphere. Firewatch suits players who like a character-driven mystery and a relaxed walking pace with some tension along the way.
Trailer and screenshots are from the publisher. Tap a screenshot to enlarge it.
| Developer | Campo Santo |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Panic, Campo Santo |
| Released | Feb 9, 2016 |
| Metacritic | 81 / 100 |
| Languages | 7: English, Russian, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese and more |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 or higher 64bit | - |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent | - |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | - |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory | - |
| DirectX | Version 11 | - |
| Storage | 4 GB available space | - |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Controller
Firewatch plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
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Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerSpeakers
Relaxed games like Firewatch sound great on desk speakers. The Pebble V3 is tiny and cheap; the Edifier G2000 fills the room.
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Upgrade pickEdifier G2000 Gaming SpeakersMonitor for the best visuals
Show off Firewatch on a sharp 1440p screen. The SANSUI is the budget pick; the 32-inch curved Odyssey wraps the picture around you.
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Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorSteam Deck storage
Firewatch runs on Steam Deck. A fast microSD card adds room for it and the rest of your library.
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Upgrade pickSanDisk 512GB microSD for Nintendo SwitchPrices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $1.99 in January 2024.
The best current price we found is $3.99 at GOG, against a usual price of $19.99.
Wait. Wait. $3.99 is 101% above its lowest price on record ($1.99). Next big sale: Black Friday weekend, in 17 days.
