Underplayed Gems

Surveillance Work | 監視業務 (2024)

Surveillance Work | 監視業務 cover
Developer
Maki Toguro
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.9 of 5, 42 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

You methodically scan static surveillance feeds, hunting for subtle changes that make your skin crawl.

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What players say

Players praise the story mode and its Papers, Please-like choices between shifts, though some struggle with translation quirks. The game has many endings and a deep search puzzle layer unlocking lore, but players warn of jump scares and a tough Nightmare difficulty.

Screenshots

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