Games like I'm on Observation Duty
If I'm on Observation Duty is your kind of game, the closest matches are I'm on Observation Duty 2, I'm on Observation Duty 4 and I'm on Observation Duty 3 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its spotting subtle changes, tension from uncertainty and atmospheric. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →I'm on Observation Duty is a surveillance-based indie horror game released in 2019 by Notovia, available for $2.99. Players monitor live camera feeds, detecting anomalies using sharp observation and memory recall to survive the night shift. The core mechanics center on anomaly-detection and observation-based gameplay, tasking players with spotting subtle changes across multiple feeds. Reviewers describe the experience as atmospheric and challenging, with tension building from the uncertainty of what might appear next. Players highlight that success requires paying close attention to detail and rewards careful observation. The game runs as playable on Steam Deck and holds a 96% positive rating from over 1,300 Steam reviews. It supports local co-op for those wanting to share the experience.
About I'm on Observation Duty: As an employee of a mysterious organization your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies using your sharp eyes and good memory. Can you survive the entire night shift or will you succumb into paranoia?
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I'm on Observation Duty 2
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Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty.
Top pick for I'm on Observation Duty fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty.
Your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies in the monitored rooms. Anomalies range from furniture movement to otherworldly intruders. When you spot an anomaly you have to file a report to fix it. You will need sharp eyes and good memory to survive the entire night.
I'm on Observation Duty 4
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Shares anomaly detection and an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty.
Second-strongest match for I'm on Observation Duty fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty.
A spot the difference -type of puzzle horror game about monitoring live surveillance camera footage and spotting anomalies. Anomalies range from furniture movement to intruders. Fix anomalies by filing reports. You will need sharp eyes and good memory. The goal is to survive the entire night.
I'm on Observation Duty 3
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Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty.
Third-strongest match for I'm on Observation Duty fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty.
A thrilling psychological horror game. Your job is to look for anomalies in a haunted house. If you see anyhting suspicious (furniture moving, extra objects, intruders), take a photo and send a report. Includes both VR- (windows only) and non-VR (windows, mac, linux)-versions.
I'm on Observation Duty 5
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Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty.
Ranked #4 for I'm on Observation Duty fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty.
As an employee of a mysterious organization your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies using your sharp eyes and good memory. Can you survive the entire night shift or will you succumb into paranoia?
I'm on Observation Duty 6
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Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty.
Ranked #5 for I'm on Observation Duty fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty.
As an employee of a mysterious organization your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies using your sharp eyes and good memory. Can you survive the entire night shift or will you succumb into paranoia?
I'm on Observation Duty 7
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Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty.
Ranked #6 for I'm on Observation Duty fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty.
As an employee of a mysterious organization your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies using your sharp eyes and good memory. Can you survive the entire night shift or will you succumb into paranoia?
I'm on Observation Duty 8
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Ranked #7 for I'm on Observation Duty fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty.
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Immortal Mantis
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Ranked #8 for I'm on Observation Duty fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty.
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I'm on Observation Duty 4
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Shares anomaly detection and an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty.
Another title from Notovia, the studio behind I'm on Observation Duty. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty.
A spot the difference -type of puzzle horror game about monitoring live surveillance camera footage and spotting anomalies. Anomalies range from furniture movement to intruders. Fix anomalies by filing reports. You will need sharp eyes and good memory. The goal is to survive the entire night.
I'm on Observation Duty 5
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Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty.
Another title from Notovia, the studio behind I'm on Observation Duty. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty.
As an employee of a mysterious organization your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies using your sharp eyes and good memory. Can you survive the entire night shift or will you succumb into paranoia?
I'm on Observation Duty 6
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Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty.
Another title from Notovia, the studio behind I'm on Observation Duty. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty.
As an employee of a mysterious organization your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies using your sharp eyes and good memory. Can you survive the entire night shift or will you succumb into paranoia?
I'm on Observation Duty 2
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Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty.
Another title from Notovia, the studio behind I'm on Observation Duty. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty.
Your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies in the monitored rooms. Anomalies range from furniture movement to otherworldly intruders. When you spot an anomaly you have to file a report to fix it. You will need sharp eyes and good memory to survive the entire night.
I'm on Observation Duty 7
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Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty.
Another title from Notovia, the studio behind I'm on Observation Duty. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty.
As an employee of a mysterious organization your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies using your sharp eyes and good memory. Can you survive the entire night shift or will you succumb into paranoia?
I'm on Observation Duty 3
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty.
Another title from Notovia, the studio behind I'm on Observation Duty. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty.
A thrilling psychological horror game. Your job is to look for anomalies in a haunted house. If you see anyhting suspicious (furniture moving, extra objects, intruders), take a photo and send a report. Includes both VR- (windows only) and non-VR (windows, mac, linux)-versions.
I'm on Observation Duty 8
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty.
Another title from Notovia, the studio behind I'm on Observation Duty. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty.
As an employee of a mysterious organization your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies using your sharp eyes and good memory. Can you survive the entire night shift or will you succumb into paranoia?
LONELY, LUSTFUL, ARROGANT, HATEFUL
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Another title from Notovia, the studio behind I'm on Observation Duty. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty.
Solve puzzles and conquer challenges in a brutal and unforgiving dystopic gameshow. Meet new friends along the way, get to know them and discover their motives. Can you keep everyone alive until the end? Are you after glory, love or vengeance?
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
I'm on Observation Duty 4
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Shares anomaly detection and an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty.
A spot the difference -type of puzzle horror game about monitoring live surveillance camera footage and spotting anomalies. Anomalies range from furniture movement to intruders. Fix anomalies by filing reports. You will need sharp eyes and good memory. The goal is to survive the entire night.
I'm on Observation Duty 5
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Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty.
As an employee of a mysterious organization your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies using your sharp eyes and good memory. Can you survive the entire night shift or will you succumb into paranoia?
I'm on Observation Duty 6
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Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty.
As an employee of a mysterious organization your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies using your sharp eyes and good memory. Can you survive the entire night shift or will you succumb into paranoia?
I'm on Observation Duty 7
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Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty.
As an employee of a mysterious organization your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies using your sharp eyes and good memory. Can you survive the entire night shift or will you succumb into paranoia?
I'm on Observation Duty 8
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Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty.
As an employee of a mysterious organization your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies using your sharp eyes and good memory. Can you survive the entire night shift or will you succumb into paranoia?
Frequently asked about I'm on Observation Duty
- Does I'm on Observation Duty run on Steam Deck?
- I'm on Observation Duty is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- How much does I'm on Observation Duty cost?
- I'm on Observation Duty is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to I'm on Observation Duty?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside I'm on Observation Duty are I'm on Observation Duty 2, I'm on Observation Duty 4, I'm on Observation Duty 3.
- Who developed I'm on Observation Duty?
- I'm on Observation Duty was developed by Notovia.
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