The Dark Forest Calls
Released 27 October 2026 · PC · Action, Adventure, Indie

The world forgot Psara, but the island did not forget you. In this story-driven first-person survival horror, explore its fog-shrouded shores as Elias Whitmore, evade creatures drawn to light and sound, manage scarce supplies, and uncover why Psara vanished from human memory.
Story
THE WORLD FORGOT PSARA. PSARA REMEMBERED YOU. Psara is still there, beyond a black sea, on an island no map or mind can hold for long. When Elias Whitmore begins dreaming of a dead lighthouse and shores that speak in his own voice, he follows the route leading to the island. But its abandoned streets do not merely feel empty. They feel as though they have been waiting for him. The Dark Forest Calls is a story-driven first-person survival horror game that binds light, sound, and memory into a single threat system. Explore fog-shrouded Psara, reconfigure its failing power network, manage scarce resources, and piece together why the island slipped out of the world's memory. LIGHT IS NOT SAFETY Darkness conceals your movement, but it also steals your sight. Restoring a generator can bring doors and machinery back to life and open new routes. Yet every running engine, open flame, and violent sound sends a pulse through the unseen network beneath the island. Power is both access and invitation. Know when you need the light, and when you need to extinguish it. SILENCE IS A RESOURCE The creatures roaming Psara react to light and sound. Running, firing a weapon, knocking...
Gameplay
THE WORLD FORGOT PSARA. PSARA REMEMBERED YOU. Psara is still there, beyond a black sea, on an island no map or mind can hold for long. When Elias Whitmore begins dreaming of a dead lighthouse and shores that speak in his own voice, he follows the route leading to the island. But its abandoned streets do not merely feel empty. They feel as though they have been waiting for him. The Dark Forest Calls is a story-driven first-person survival horror game that binds light, sound, and memory into a single threat system. Explore fog-shrouded Psara, reconfigure its failing power network, manage scarce resources, and piece together why the island slipped out of the world's memory. LIGHT IS NOT SAFETY Darkness conceals your movement, but it also steals your sight. Restoring a generator can bring doors and machinery back to life and open new routes. Yet every running engine, open flame, and violent sound sends a pulse through the unseen network beneath the island. Power is both access and invitation. Know when you need the light, and when you need to extinguish it. SILENCE IS A RESOURCE The creatures roaming Psara react to light and sound. Running, firing a weapon, knocking something over, or activating a machine at the wrong moment can reveal your position. Read the space, identify your exits, and manage silence as carefully as ammunition. CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTS Melee weapons and...
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Family Sharing






Release details
The Dark Forest Calls is a Action, Adventure and Indie game by Black Amber Studio. The Dark Forest Calls came out on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 27 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When did The Dark Forest Calls come out?
The Dark Forest Calls came out on 27 October 2026.
Which platforms is The Dark Forest Calls on?
The Dark Forest Calls is on PC.
Who makes The Dark Forest Calls?
The Dark Forest Calls is developed by Black Amber Studio.
What kind of game is The Dark Forest Calls?
The Dark Forest Calls is a game of these genres: Action, Adventure and Indie.