Choose I'm on Observation Duty 4
Choose I'm on Observation Duty 4 if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. I'm on Observation Duty 4 launched in 2021.
I'm on Observation Duty 4 vs I'm on Observation Duty 5
I'm on Observation Duty 4 and I'm on Observation Duty 5 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 4 (2021) is 1 year older than I'm on Observation Duty 5 (2022). Both sit near 97% positive on Steam (I'm on Observation Duty 4: 614 reviews, I'm on Observation Duty 5: 624). 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 5
Choose I'm on Observation Duty 5 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. I'm on Observation Duty 5 launched in 2022.
Both I'm on Observation Duty 4 and I'm on Observation Duty 5 sit in Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (97.7% vs 97.1% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 I'm on Observation Duty 4 |  I'm on Observation Duty 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.7% positive (614 reviews) | 97.1% positive (624 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 4 (2021) is 1 year older than I'm on Observation Duty 5 (2022).
- Both sit near 97% positive on Steam (I'm on Observation Duty 4: 614 reviews, I'm on Observation Duty 5: 624).
- I'm on Observation Duty 4 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than I'm on Observation Duty 5 (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
I'm on Observation Duty 4 vs I'm on Observation Duty 5 — FAQ
- Which is better, I'm on Observation Duty 4 or I'm on Observation Duty 5?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: I'm on Observation Duty 4 sits at 97.7% positive (614 reviews), I'm on Observation Duty 5 at 97.1% (624). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play I'm on Observation Duty 4 or I'm on Observation Duty 5 first?
- If you want chronology, I'm on Observation Duty 4 (2021) came out before I'm on Observation Duty 5 (2022). 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 4 and I'm on Observation Duty 5 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.
- Do I'm on Observation Duty 4 and I'm on Observation Duty 5 both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.