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2017PEGI 16PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable79 % positive27.99 €

You play a neural detective who hacks into the memories and minds of others while prowling a decaying, dystopian future Poland. Disturbing hallucinations, thick atmosphere and a paranoid crime story make it a bleak cyberpunk nightmare.

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  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Lavish presentation
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Observer special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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2019PEGI 16PC, PlayStation, Xbox78 % positive24.50 €

Brings what grabs you about Observer: dread and tension, a sci-fi setting as well as lavish production.

You play S.A.M., the AI of a damaged space station, using cameras, systems and puzzles to uncover what happened to the crew. A slow-burning, eerie sci-fi thriller with strong atmosphere and an unusual perspective.

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Layers of Fear

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Mouthwashing

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A short, harrowing psychological horror story aboard a crippled space freighter, where the survivors unravel under guilt, despair and madness. Its fractured timeline, bleak humor and grimy low-poly look make it memorable.

Nobody Wants to Die

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A short, gorgeous noir detective adventure set in a retro-futuristic New York where consciousness can be transferred into new bodies. You rewind time at crime scenes to piece together clues, and your dialogue choices steer the ending.

Soma

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A harrowing combat-free horror journey through a ruined deep-sea research station that confronts you with unsettling questions about consciousness and identity. Its philosophical story lingers long after the credits roll.

Chaos;Child

Strong, story-driven narrative

A dark visual novel in which a high school student investigates a string of bizarre murders in Shibuya. Its delusion-trigger mechanic blends psychological thriller, mystery and science fiction into a gripping story.

Sense: A Cyberpunk Ghost Story

Dread and tension

A 2.5D horror adventure in the vein of Clock Tower and Fatal Frame, set in a neon-soaked Neo Hong Kong. As Mei-Lin Mak you explore a haunted building, solve puzzles and evade ghosts while reality and the supernatural blur together.

State of Mind

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A story-driven sci-fi thriller about transhumanism, where you alternate between several characters across a dystopian reality and a virtual utopia. Its stylized low-poly look and slow-burn narrative take priority over gameplay.

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