Underplayed Gems

Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You (2016)

Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You cover
Developer
Osmotic Studios
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.5 of 5, 15,500 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, dystopian surveillance thriller where every piece of uncovered data feels heavy with consequence.

atmosphericpoliticaltensethought-provokinginteractive fictionsurveillancemoral choicespoint & click

What players say

Players praise the premise and moral questions but split on execution. Many find the core loop of uploading information repetitive and the plot more linear than it first appears, while others enjoy the story's twists and short playtime. The game's themes remain relevant years after release.

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