Rank 01Why this
Also Cyberpunk and Detective, like Observer: System Redux.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2017
Games like Observer: System Redux
- 31 games
- Updated Nov 6, 2026
Players who liked Observer: System Redux also play
The closest matches to Observer: System Redux: >observer_, TR-49, SOMA, Still Wakes the Deep, and Layers of Fear 2 (2019). Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Still Wakes the Deep
Why this: Also Stealth and Walking Simulator, like Observer: System Redux.
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Layers of Fear 2 (2019)
Why this: Also Surreal and Walking Simulator, like Observer: System Redux.
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SIMULACRA 2
Why this: Also Hacking and Detective, like Observer: System Redux.
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Hacknet
Why this: Also Hacking and Cyberpunk, like Observer: System Redux.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Observer: System Redux
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Also Stealth and Walking Simulator, like Observer: System Redux.
- 89% of 6,408 reviews
- 5Layers of Fear 2 (2019)
Also Surreal and Walking Simulator, like Observer: System Redux.
- 71% of 771 reviews
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- 11Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition
Also Alternate History and Cyberpunk, like Observer: System Redux.
- 73% of 353 reviews
- 12Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Also Cyberpunk and Stealth, like Observer: System Redux.
- 75% of 16,243 reviews
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Also Cyberpunk and Walking Simulator, like Observer: System Redux.
- 65% of 150 reviews
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: Bloober Team, Anshar Studios
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 6
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 83% of 1,199 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Cyberpunk dystopia feels lived in and grim
- Dream sequences feel like a psychological descent
- Layers of fear style atmosphere
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
- Melancholic
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Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition
Why this: Also Detective and Stealth, like Observer: System Redux.
Layers of Fear (2016)
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Observer: System Redux.
Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition
Why this: Also Alternate History and Cyberpunk, like Observer: System Redux.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Observer: System Redux at current Steam store prices.
Servant of the Lake
Why this: Shares environmental puzzle solving with Observer: System Redux.
Athanasy
Why this: Also Dynamic Narration and Cyberpunk, like Observer: System Redux.
Cyber Manhunt
Why this: Also Hacking and Cyberpunk, like Observer: System Redux.
Nikopol: Secrets of the Immortals
Why this: Also Alternate History and Cyberpunk, like Observer: System Redux.
Dead Take
Why this: Also Surreal and Walking Simulator, like Observer: System Redux.
ROUTINE
Why this: Also Stealth and Walking Simulator, like Observer: System Redux.
Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Detective, like Observer: System Redux.
Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You
Why this: Also Hacking and Detective, like Observer: System Redux.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Observer: System Redux, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
NaissanceE
Why this: Also Surreal and Walking Simulator, like Observer: System Redux.
of the Devil
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Detective, like Observer: System Redux.
When the Darkness comes
Why this: Also Dynamic Narration and Walking Simulator, like Observer: System Redux.
Pathologic 3: Quarantine
Why this: Also Detective and Surreal, like Observer: System Redux.
Hello Neighbor Pre-Alpha
Why this: Also Detective and Stealth, like Observer: System Redux.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Observer: System Redux.
About Observer: System Redux
The closest matches to Observer: System Redux: >observer_, TR-49, SOMA, Still Wakes the Deep, and Layers of Fear 2 (2019). Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Observer: System Redux is your kind of game, the closest matches are >observer_, TR-49 and SOMA — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, immersive and melancholic, and single out its collectathon and dream sequence exploration. 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.
Observer: System Redux is a first-person cyberpunk psychological horror adventure released in 2020 by Bloober Team and Anshar Studios, available for $29.99. Players take on the role of an Observer who uses neural scanning to invade the minds of suspects, collecting clues and solving environmental puzzles while navigating tense stealth sequences. Set in a decaying dystopian future, the game alternates between crime scene investigations and surreal dream sequences where players explore psychological landscapes. Players describe the atmosphere as immersive and melancholic, and reviewers highlight Rutger Hauer's voice acting as a standout element of the experience. The game runs natively on Steam Deck, achieving verified status. It holds an 83% positive rating from over 1,100 Steam reviews.
About Observer: System Redux: A first‑person cyberpunk horror detective story set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.
Is Observer: System Redux worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 84% of 1,199 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 11 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 8 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Cyberpunk dystopia feels lived in and grim
- Dream sequences feel like a psychological descent
- Layers of fear style atmosphere
- Noir style investigation with a personal twist
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I wanted so desperately to love this. The first few hours are steeped in intrigue with palpable tension and a whole lot of atmosphere to tie it all together. But once you get far enough into the apartment building and start plugging…”
“Walking simulator plus cyberpunk edition of layers of fear, but the gameplay is a huge mess, very annoying, don't buy it.”
People who play it also play: >observer_, TR-49, SOMA
Frequently asked about Observer: System Redux
Can I run it?
Is Observer: System Redux verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Observer: System Redux is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Observer: System Redux cost?
Observer: System Redux is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Observer: System Redux?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Observer: System Redux are >observer_, TR-49, SOMA.
Who developed Observer: System Redux?
Observer: System Redux was developed by Bloober Team, Anshar Studios and published by Bloober Team SA.