The Dark Forest Calls

First-person survival horror where light and noise reveal your position

Black Amber Studio · Released Oct 30, 2026

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Players: 0; daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 week ago; Oct 31, 2026
Minimum PC: GTX 1050 Ti; 8 GB RAM · 15 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Dark Forest Calls?

This single-player, first-person survival horror game follows Elias Whitmore to the island of Psara after dreams of a dead lighthouse. You progress through a linear story, exploring abandoned settlements and tunnels, restoring power to open routes, fighting zombies, and comparing conflicting records of the island's final days.

For you if...

+you enjoy weighing combat risks against limited ammunition

Not for you if...

−you dislike fitting essential supplies into limited inventory space

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The Dark Forest Calls system requirements

Minimum: GTX 1050 Ti, 8 GB RAM, 15 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD FX-8350
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 570
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 15 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does The Dark Forest Calls have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does The Dark Forest Calls run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 20
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: Japanese, Turkish.

Does The Dark Forest Calls use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

Generative AI was used to create some of the game's Steam store capsule artwork, translations, and certain in-game models and textures. AI tools were also used to assist with programming. All AI-generated content was created before release; the game does not generate new content using AI during gameplay.

The statement mentions: ArtText & translationsCodeStore page & marketing

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 31, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam