Choose I'm on Observation Duty
Choose I'm on Observation Duty if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,345 Steam reviews back the pick.
I'm on Observation Duty vs I'm on Observation Duty 4
I'm on Observation Duty and I'm on Observation Duty 4 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 2 years older than I'm on Observation Duty 4 (2021). I'm on Observation Duty 4 scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than I'm on Observation Duty (95.6% 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 4
Choose I'm on Observation Duty 4 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 97.7% positive across 614 reviews.
Both I'm on Observation Duty and I'm on Observation Duty 4 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 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.6% positive (1,345 reviews) | 97.7% positive (614 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 2 years older than I'm on Observation Duty 4 (2021).
- I'm on Observation Duty 4 scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than I'm on Observation Duty (95.6% positive).
- I'm on Observation Duty is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than I'm on Observation Duty 4 (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: I'm on Observation Duty is Deck Playable, I'm on Observation Duty 4 is Deck Verified.
I'm on Observation Duty vs I'm on Observation Duty 4 — FAQ
- Which is better, I'm on Observation Duty or I'm on Observation Duty 4?
- On Steam reviews I'm on Observation Duty 4 scores higher (97.7% positive) than I'm on Observation Duty (95.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, I'm on Observation Duty 4 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 4 first?
- If you want chronology, I'm on Observation Duty (2019) came out before I'm on Observation Duty 4 (2021). 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 4 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.