Underplayed Gems

The Watchers (2020)

The Watchers cover
Developer
Straight Back Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.7 of 5, 542 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense and atmospheric co-op stealth game where you and a partner creep through a sinister compound, solving puzzles while evading enemies with the constant sense of being watched.

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What players say

Players strongly disagree on this one. Some find it a waste of time with unfair enemy detection and random patrol routes that make levels feel luck-based, while others recommend it for those who enjoy punishing trial and error.

Screenshots

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