Underplayed Gems

Gods Will Be Watching (2014)

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Developer
Deconstructeam
Publisher
Devolver Digital
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.5 of 5, 2,940 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, minimalistic thriller where every decision feels like a sacrifice, forcing you to manage scarce resources and endure moral agony under constant pressure.

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What players say

Players describe it as a resource management game disguised as a puzzle, where success often requires knowing the solution ahead of time or relying on luck. The difficulty is punishing and opinions are split: some find it deeply engaging, others call it a boring hostage simulation. The game runs on even the weakest PCs.

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