The Anomaly Inspector (2026)

Developer: Argaze
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You walk night-shift rounds, checking for subtle wrongness in quiet rooms that grow slightly more off-kilter with each patrol.

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What players say

Players say the game starts slow and simple but becomes tense and addictive as it opens up. It offers a good variety of anomalies, and the horror elements are well-paced with scarier ones appearing later. The developer is praised for being supportive.

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