Observer: System Redux (2020)

Developer: Bloober Team, Anshar Studios
Publisher: Bloober Team SA
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 2,964 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A bleak, tense dive into the corrupted minds of suspects in a dystopian cyberpunk world, blending psychological horror with investigative exploration.

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What players say

Players praise the cyberpunk atmosphere and surreal mind-dive sequences but split on the gameplay: some find it a compelling investigation, others call it a dull walking simulator with weak detective mechanics. Complaints about nauseating visual filters come up often, alongside appreciation for the game's body horror and psychological themes.

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