The Wendigo Lives
Launches 2 October 2026 · PC · Action, Adventure, Casual
Search an abandoned Appalachian forest, complete objectives, and escape before midnight. Survive alone against a deceptive hunter or enter 3–5 player multiplayer, where one of your friends can become the Wendigo and hide among the group.
Story
Something followed them into the woods You are stuck, the abandoned cabins, campsites, and ranger station may contain what you need to escape but you are not alone. Something watches from beyond the flashlight beam. It mimics familiar voices, hides among the wildlife, and becomes increasingly aggressive as midnight approaches. SURVIVE ALONE Solo mode is a tense survival-horror experience built around exploration, limited resources, and an unpredictable creature that hunts through deception rather than brute force alone. Search isolated landmarks for supplies, manage fear and ammunition, and return to your car before midnight. The creature can stalk from outside your vision, imitate deer, disguise itself among the trees, and exploit every moment you begin to feel safe. HUNT YOUR FRIENDS In multiplayer, one player secretly becomes the Wendigo while the others are scattered throughout the forest. The stranded players must regroup, complete objectives, and find a way out. The Wendigo can walk among them disguised as another survivor or abandon subtlety and hunt them through the darkness. Transform between four forms: Wendigo — Hunt, attack, howl, and feed on fallen...
Gameplay
Something followed them into the woods You are stuck, the abandoned cabins, campsites, and ranger station may contain what you need to escape but you are not alone. Something watches from beyond the flashlight beam. It mimics familiar voices, hides among the wildlife, and becomes increasingly aggressive as midnight approaches. SURVIVE ALONE Solo mode is a tense survival-horror experience built around exploration, limited resources, and an unpredictable creature that hunts through deception rather than brute force alone. Search isolated landmarks for supplies, manage fear and ammunition, and return to your car before midnight. The creature can stalk from outside your vision, imitate deer, disguise itself among the trees, and exploit every moment you begin to feel safe. HUNT YOUR FRIENDS In multiplayer, one player secretly becomes the Wendigo while the others are scattered throughout the forest. The stranded players must regroup, complete objectives, and find a way out. The Wendigo can walk among them disguised as another survivor or abandon subtlety and hunt them through the darkness. Transform between four forms: Wendigo — Hunt, attack, howl, and feed on fallen survivors. Survivor — Blend into the group and turn their trust against them. Deer — Move through the forest without immediately revealing yourself. Tree — Become part of the landscape and wait for...
Features
- Single-player
- Multi-player
- PvP
- Online PvP
- Co-op
- Online Co-op
- Steam Achievements
- Custom Volume Controls
Developed by Bosshogge. Published by Crimson Eclipse Game Studio.