Beholder (2016)
- Developer
- Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)
- Publisher
- Alawar
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.6 of 5, 30,737 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 7.6 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
As an apartment building manager in a totalitarian state, you feel the constant weight of surveillance and moral compromise while uncovering tenants' secrets through bugging and searching.
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What players say
Players are split on Beholder. Many praise its oppressive atmosphere and morally tough choices, calling the story gripping with multiple endings. Others find the gameplay dull, especially in the late game where it becomes a waiting game, and say the themes are explored superficially. The tight resource system frustrates beginners while some love the challenge.
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