The Forest Cathedral -

is an environmental thriller video game released on March 14, 2023, by developer Brian Wilson and publisher Whitethorn Games . It is a dramatic reimagining of the life of scientist Rachel Carson and her work on the book Silent Spring , which famously exposed the environmental dangers of the pesticide DDT. Gameplay and Story

: Inside the 3D world, players interact with terminals to play a "game-within-a-game"—a punishing 2D platformer that mirrors the biological struggles happening in the real environment. The Forest Cathedral

Set on a remote island, the game follows Rachel Carson as she investigates the local wildlife and uncovers the truth behind a mysterious new pesticide. It features a unique mix of genres: is an environmental thriller video game released on

: Players navigate the island in the first person, using advanced environmental tools like an augmented-reality lens to find contaminants. Set on a remote island, the game follows

: While it incorporates artistic licenses, the narrative covers Carson's clashes with chemical corporations and her eventual efforts to warn the world. Platforms and Availability The game is available on multiple platforms: