Underplayed Gems

Beholder 2 (2018)

Beholder 2 cover
Developer
Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)
Publisher
Alawar
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.3 of 5, 8,046 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 14 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, atmospheric point-and-click where you climb a dystopian career ladder with morally fraught choices.

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What players say

Players say the game is more relaxed than the first because it removes the time limit, but the work becomes repetitive toward the end. The 3D graphics are widely disliked compared to the original's 2D, and some feel choices do not consistently matter.

Screenshots

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