8AM: The Office (2025)

Developer: David Gallardo
Publisher: HeadArrow
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 45 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You sit alone in a stark room, watching a family through security cameras, piecing together why you are there.

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What players say

Players describe it as an anomaly-finding game where you scan security cameras for differences. It is short, some beat it in 10 minutes, and the single map limits replay value. The atmosphere gets praise, with grainy camera effects that can be turned off. A split exists on performance, with one reviewer calling it a slideshow while others find it relaxing.

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