Underplayed Gems

The Anomaly Inspector (2026)

The Anomaly Inspector cover
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

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.

Screenshots

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