Underplayed Gems

They Watch (2025)

They Watch cover
Developer
CCGS
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

You sprint through strange, shifting environments, constantly uncertain of where you are or what's chasing you.

actionindieatmosphericmysterioussurrealdisorientingfast-paced

What players say

Players praise the pixelated horror, solid performance, and varied enemy mechanics, but many find the game tough and the main campaign short at around an hour. Some compare it to Dark Deception or It Steals, and the Backrooms level is often called the scariest.

Screenshots

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