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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Dark Watching Chapter 1
Cannedheart's studios · Published by Cannedheart's studios · Official site ↗
Content notice: its a horror game with much blood and much swearing. the dead scene has blood but dosent show any details like organs but through the game you may find some body parts such has hands, heads, random bodys under some cloth with blood on it or random organs
Positive — 100% positive (21 reviews) · 8 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
your goal is to find your sister that went missing. Solve simple puzzles and avoid being found by the Watcher.
Action, Adventure, Indie, Free To Play · 2025 · More free games
Embark on a thrilling journey as you navigate through eerie environments, solving puzzles and evading the Watcher in Dark Watching Chapter 1. Experience an indie adventure that challenges both mind and reflexes.
About this game
Dark Watching: Chapter 1 – The Bunker is a gripping first-person horror adventure. You play as Jacob, searching for your missing sister. Your path leads through an abandoned bunker full of secrets, puzzles, and deadly dangers.
Explore rooms, collect clues and items
Solve puzzles, activate mechanisms and doors
A virus-infected Human hunts you – one mistake can be fatal
Your decisions affect one of three possible endings
Dark atmosphere and eerie sounds
Story Hook:
After a mysterious murder in the mall, you must take an alternate route through the bunker. Only vigilance, clever action, and your flashlight will ensure your survival.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 TI / AMD Radeon RX 580
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 7 GB available space
- Additional Notes: should be playable on minimum graphics
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i9 11900KF / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / AMD Radeon RX 7600XT
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 15 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 60-70 FPS on Maximum Graphics
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
3.6 Update
This update includes the following new features:New blood animationsThe final cutscene has received a minor animation updateSome minor bug fixesHave fun!Read full article on Community Announcements (Canned)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Chapter 2 Demo is out now!!!
Play the Chapter 2 demo for free right here on Steam!Please note that the demo is a test version!I'm testing new features and seeing how they work and whether they're well-received.So, if you find any bugs or have suggestions for improvement, please leave a review. I'll try to fix them.By the way: The game can crash on startup. Therefore, click "Start" quickly to skip the menu, and lower your graphics settings after exiting the game to avoid this issue in the future.Cannedhearts studiosRead full article on Community Announcements (Canned)AnnouncementsOfficial
The demo for Dark Watching Chapter 2 can now be added to your wishlist!
Yes, you heard right!The Dark Watching Chapter 2 demo page is now available on Steamand the demo will be released for free on June 1st!Read full article on Community Announcements (Canned)Patch NotesOfficial
3.5 Update
This update includes new settings!The game should crash less often now.Read full article on Community Announcements (Canned)Patch NotesOfficial
Update 3.4
In the second ending, new effects and sound effects were introduced in the first cutscene.In the final chase, the explosion was reduced in size to improve the FPS.The German subtitles were updated to match the audio.The menu was redesigned.(The game might crash, but just wait 30 seconds and it should work again.I'm trying to fix the problem as soon as possible.)Have funCannedheart's studiosRead full article on Community Announcements (Canned)
