Console versions planned for summer from publisher Dark Product.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Busan, South Korea / Turin, Italy — March 6, 2026 – Following the success of their psychological horror title Loan Shark, indie developer Studio Ortica Today launches Birds Watching, a new atmospheric experience built around observation, mystery, and quiet tension. The game is available now on PC via Steam.
Known for their distinctive tone and unsettling storytelling, Studio Ortica continues to expand its creative universe with Birds Watching. The new title shifts focus toward environmental storytelling and discovery, inviting players into a world where patience, curiosity, and careful observation reveal far more than expected.After building strong momentum with Loan Shark, which earned a dedicated following and positive community reception, the Turin-based studio returns with a new experience that blends mood-driven gameplay with its signature psychological edge.
Players can step into the world of Birds Watching Today and uncover its layered atmosphere and hidden details firsthand.
Advanced Praise For BIRDS WATCHING
“If Birds Watching isn’t already on your radar, please change that immediately. Birding has never been so unnerving…” @LiterateElf – Em Flint (@LiterateElf), Senior Features Writer, Kyusai Media (Full preview: kyusaimedia.com/birds-watching-preview/)
“It’s an utterly unexpected swerve that absolutely hooked me.” rogue.site – JP, Rogue (From their Steam Next Fest demo roundup: rogue.site/editorials/10-more-demos-from-steam-next-fest-you-should-check-out)
“It’s diabolically good.” @darkproductllc– Dark Product (@darkproductllc) 😊
“Who Knew Bird Watching Could Be Scary” @CluckersBrood – Cluckers Brood (@CluckersBrood) “…it’s great!” @maashton_– mashton (@maashton_) Console players will not have to wait long. Dark Product will publish Birds Watching on consoles this summer, with additional platform details to be announced soon.
Birds Watching is available now on Steam.
About Studio OrticaStudio Ortica is an independent game development team based in Turin, Italy, dedicated to crafting evocative, narrative driven interactive experiences that blend atmosphere, emotion, and experimentation. Composed of Nicola Dau, Luca Folino, and Samuele Petrucci, the studio focuses on small but impactful games developed with creative intent and agile production philosophies.
About Dark Product
Dark Product is an independent games publisher based in Busan, South Korea, focused on bringing distinctive creator led titles to market across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. https://www.darkproduct.com/