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Games like I'm on Observation Duty 3

If I'm on Observation Duty 3 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Bring to Light, Dark Trip and Project Liminal Redux — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, stressful and tense. 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.

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About I'm on Observation Duty 3: 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.

2020IndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck PlayableWindows · macOS · Linuxby Notovia
I'm on Observation Duty 3 — Steam game cover
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Players who liked I'm on Observation Duty 3 also play

Steam players who put hours into I'm on Observation Duty 3 also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Bring to Light

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Top pick for I'm on Observation Duty 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Trapped in the city subway system due to a sudden disaster, you explore the depths of the tunnels to find your way out. The further you explore, the more you realize there is more to this disaster...and the lurking shadows are following your every move.

    2018IndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Dark Trip

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for I'm on Observation Duty 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Psychedelic horror escape room where you eat pills and see hallucinations to solve puzzles of an eerie crime case. The most unique and bizarre gaming experiences, where you take on the role of an investigator searching for a missing woman — and are forced to consume drugs during your mission.

    2025IndieAdventureSimulationSteam ↗
  3. Project Liminal Redux

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for I'm on Observation Duty 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Project Liminal Redux is a first-person horror made in realistic 3D graphics. The gameplay consists of collecting notes, solving riddles and escaping from various entities. The main goal is to survive and escape.

    2023IndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Chainsaw Snuff Shots VR

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for I'm on Observation Duty 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Trapped in a deranged killer’s domain, you must outsmart the nightmare. The chainsaw-wielding psycho hears everything—every step, every breath. Use camera, tools, stealth, and your wits to survive. One wrong move, and the hunt begins. Will you escape, or become another gruesome trophy?

    2025IndieAdventureCasual12.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Effigy : The Descent

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for I'm on Observation Duty 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Effigy : The Descent is a first-person survival-horror game in which you will face statues, with your lantern as your only tool to stop them. Gather all artefacts from the cave and freedom will be yours !

    2022ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. I'm on Observation Duty 4

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Ranked #6 for I'm on Observation Duty 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    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.

    2021Indie4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Narcosis

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Ranked #7 for I'm on Observation Duty 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Survival, horror at the sunless depths of the Pacific Ocean: Stranded on the seafloor with low light and few tools, an industrial diver takes desperate steps to surface before his oxygen — and sanity — give out.

    2017IndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. DEATHWATCH

    WHY THIS

    Shares an unsettling mood with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Ranked #8 for I'm on Observation Duty 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    You've been tasked to observe supposedly haunted locations. Observe and log paranormal events and use the tools at your disposal to gather data on any potential paranormal threats and exterminate them if necessary.

    2022ActionIndie3.49 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to I'm on Observation Duty 3

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. I'm on Observation Duty

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Reviewers of I'm on Observation Duty 3 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    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?

    2019Indie2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. I'm on Observation Duty 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Reviewers of I'm on Observation Duty 3 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    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.

    2020StrategyIndie2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. I'm on Observation Duty 4

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Reviewers of I'm on Observation Duty 3 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    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.

    2021Indie4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below I'm on Observation Duty 3 at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under I'm on Observation Duty 3 on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under I'm on Observation Duty 3 on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under I'm on Observation Duty 3 on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under I'm on Observation Duty 3 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under I'm on Observation Duty 3 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under I'm on Observation Duty 3 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under I'm on Observation Duty 3 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under I'm on Observation Duty 3 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Notovia

Other recommendable Steam games by Notovia, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. I'm on Observation Duty

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Another title from Notovia, the studio behind I'm on Observation Duty 3. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    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?

    2019Indie2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. I'm on Observation Duty 4

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Another title from Notovia, the studio behind I'm on Observation Duty 3. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    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.

    2021Indie4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. I'm on Observation Duty 5

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Another title from Notovia, the studio behind I'm on Observation Duty 3. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    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?

    2022Indie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. I'm on Observation Duty 6

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Another title from Notovia, the studio behind I'm on Observation Duty 3. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    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?

    2023Indie11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. I'm on Observation Duty 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Another title from Notovia, the studio behind I'm on Observation Duty 3. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    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.

    2020StrategyIndie2.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. I'm on Observation Duty 7

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Another title from Notovia, the studio behind I'm on Observation Duty 3. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    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?

    2024Indie11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. I'm on Observation Duty 8

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    Another title from Notovia, the studio behind I'm on Observation Duty 3. Shares Indie with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    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?

    2025Indie11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. LONELY, LUSTFUL, ARROGANT, HATEFUL

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Notovia, the studio behind I'm on Observation Duty 3. Shares Indie and Adventure with I'm on Observation Duty 3.

    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?

    2021IndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about I'm on Observation Duty 3

Does I'm on Observation Duty 3 run on Steam Deck?
I'm on Observation Duty 3 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 3 cost?
I'm on Observation Duty 3 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 3?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside I'm on Observation Duty 3 are Bring to Light, Dark Trip, Project Liminal Redux.
Who developed I'm on Observation Duty 3?
I'm on Observation Duty 3 was developed by Notovia.

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