Choose I'm on Observation Duty 8
Choose I'm on Observation Duty 8 if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. I'm on Observation Duty 8 launched in 2025.
I'm on Observation Duty 8 vs SEEING THINGS
I'm on Observation Duty 8 and SEEING THINGS 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. SEEING THINGS (2024) is 1 year older than I'm on Observation Duty 8 (2025). SEEING THINGS scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than I'm on Observation Duty 8 (96.9% 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 SEEING THINGS
Choose SEEING THINGS if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. SEEING THINGS launched in 2024.
Both I'm on Observation Duty 8 and SEEING THINGS 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 8 |  SEEING THINGS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (128 reviews) | 100% positive (45 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Notovia, Dreamloop Games | Robot Invader |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- SEEING THINGS (2024) is 1 year older than I'm on Observation Duty 8 (2025).
- SEEING THINGS scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than I'm on Observation Duty 8 (96.9% positive).
- SEEING THINGS is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than I'm on Observation Duty 8 (8.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: I'm on Observation Duty 8 is Deck Verified, SEEING THINGS is Deck Playable.
I'm on Observation Duty 8 vs SEEING THINGS — FAQ
- Should I play I'm on Observation Duty 8 or SEEING THINGS first?
- If you want chronology, SEEING THINGS (2024) came out before I'm on Observation Duty 8 (2025). 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 8 and SEEING THINGS 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.