Choose I'm on Observation Duty
Choose I'm on Observation Duty if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.6% positive across 1,345 reviews.
I'm on Observation Duty vs I'm on Observation Duty 3
I'm on Observation Duty and I'm on Observation Duty 3 both land in Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Indie games on Steam. I'm on Observation Duty (2019) is 1 year older than I'm on Observation Duty 3 (2020). I'm on Observation Duty scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than I'm on Observation Duty 3 (77.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose I'm on Observation Duty 3
Choose I'm on Observation Duty 3 if you want an Adventure game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported. I'm on Observation Duty 3 launched in 2020.
Both I'm on Observation Duty and I'm on Observation Duty 3 sit in Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 I'm on Observation Duty |  I'm on Observation Duty 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.6% positive (1,345 reviews) | 77.5% positive (227 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Notovia | Notovia |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- I'm on Observation Duty (2019) is 1 year older than I'm on Observation Duty 3 (2020).
- I'm on Observation Duty scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than I'm on Observation Duty 3 (77.5% positive).
- I'm on Observation Duty 3 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than I'm on Observation Duty (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
I'm on Observation Duty vs I'm on Observation Duty 3 — FAQ
- Which is better, I'm on Observation Duty or I'm on Observation Duty 3?
- On Steam reviews I'm on Observation Duty scores higher (95.6% positive) than I'm on Observation Duty 3 (77.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, I'm on Observation Duty is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play I'm on Observation Duty or I'm on Observation Duty 3 first?
- If you want chronology, I'm on Observation Duty (2019) came out before I'm on Observation Duty 3 (2020). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are I'm on Observation Duty and I'm on Observation Duty 3 similar?
- They overlap on Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.