Explore a perilous dinosaurs-infested island and uncover the fate of a missing expedition – demo on Steam from 7 May
Dundee, Scotland – 30 April, 2026 – Junkfish is excited to unveil Wilderdark, a brand-new first-person survival horror title, coming to Steam in 2026. Starting 7 May, players will be able to get an early taste of the adventure by stepping onto its eerie, mystery-shrouded island in a newly released demo on Steam.
Wilderdark is a survival horror exploration game set on an unnatural island overtaken by a mysterious ectoparasitic organism that has begun corrupting both dinosaurs and plant life. Players take on the role of a field operative sent in by a shadowy organisation in pursuit of immortality, tasked with documenting the island’s ecosystem, collecting samples, and uncovering the fate of earlier expeditions — including one led by the protagonist’s own parents.
In Wilderdark, players find themselves crash-landed on a hostile island with only minimal resources to survive. Every step matters in this tense and atmospheric world, where stealth is key and even the smallest sound can attract the attention of deadly apex predators. The island is teeming with unfamiliar and dangerous lifeforms, including grotesque, parasite-infected dinosaurs. To uncover the truth, players will need to carefully observe their surroundings, document discoveries through photography, and craft essential tools from whatever they can find. It’s a constant balancing act: use resources wisely, stay out of sight, and think one step ahead of the island’s relentless hunters.
Take a closer look at Wilderdark’s dangerous world in the cinematic trailer below.
“We’ve been holding onto Wilderdark as a well-kept secret for over three years, and we’re super excited to finally shine a spotlight on it,” said Ellie Gibbs, Senior Marketing Manager at Junkfish. “After years of quietly building it behind-the-scenes, it feels amazing to share something that marks our return to the kind of horror our community has been asking for. The demo is just the beginning…step in next week and see what’s been lurking in the dark.”
Launching in 2026, Wilderdark marks Junkfish’s return to the stealth survival horror genre following their hit title Monstrum.
About Junkfish
Junkfish is a leading independent game development studio based in the UK and Singapore with a passion for creating unique, innovative and high-quality games for a worldwide audience. Junkfish are proud of the passion, knowledge, and approachability of their people which underpins their “Person First” approach to producing their games. Junkfish launched their first game, Monstrum, on PC in January 2015, receiving nominations for “Best Debut Game” at the TIGA Awards and “Best Game” at Scottish BAFTA Awards.
