Para Eyes (2022)

Developer: Shawno Studios
Genres: Casual, Early Access, Indie
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 151 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You watch security feeds, searching for subtle differences while your sanity slowly erodes under the pressure of hidden threats.

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What players say

Players praise its sanity meter and quick anomaly reporting as improvements over I'm On Observation Duty, making it more forgiving. The difficulty unlocks gradually, and anomalies feel fair. Some players split on whether the health bar adds suspense or frustration, and some find later difficulties absurd.

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