Rank 01Why this
Also Cyberpunk and Detective, like >observer_.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 2)
- Deck Verified
- 2020
Games like >observer_
- 37 games
- Updated Oct 5, 2026
Players who liked >observer_ also play
The closest matches to >observer_: Observer: System Redux, Transient: Extended Edition, Layers of Fear (2016), Master Reboot, and State of Mind. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Dystopian and Cyberpunk, like >observer_.
- $2.99 (Price checked Oct 30)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
Rank 03Why this
Same atmospheric mood as >observer_.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 2)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
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Master Reboot
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Walking Simulator, like >observer_.
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Cyberpunk 2077
Why this: Shares stealth with >observer_.
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- Released: 2017
- Developer: Bloober Team SA
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 77% of 1,920 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 78
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Crime scene investigations feel immersive and detailed
- Cyberpunk aesthetic is used thoughtfully and ominously
- Mind hacking sequences create a unique disorienting experience
- Atmospheric
- Dark
- Hypnotic
More games like >observer_, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to >observer_
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.
Outlast
Why this: Same dark mood as >observer_.
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
Why this: Also Dystopian and Cyberpunk, like >observer_.
AMNESIA
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as >observer_.
Tacoma
Why this: Also Walking Simulator and Futuristic, like >observer_.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below >observer_ at current Steam store prices.
Silicon Dreams | cyberpunk interrogation
Why this: Also Dystopian and Cyberpunk, like >observer_.
Amygdala
Why this: Shares stealth with >observer_.
Call of Cthulhu®
Why this: Also Detective and Walking Simulator, like >observer_.
The Last Case of John Morley
Why this: Shares investigation with >observer_.
MINDHACK
Why this: Shares mind hacking sequences with >observer_.
Uncanny Tales: The Watcher
Why this: Also Walking Simulator and Violent, like >observer_.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to >observer_, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Pathologic 3: Quarantine
Why this: Shares investigation with >observer_.
Dystopia
Why this: Also Dystopian and Cyberpunk, like >observer_.
Devolverland Expo
Why this: Also Walking Simulator and Violent, like >observer_.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Observer: System Redux
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Detective, like >observer_.
Cyberpunk 2077
Why this: Shares stealth with >observer_.
SOMA
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as >observer_.
More from Bloober Team SA
Other recommendable Steam games by Bloober Team SA, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
SILENT HILL 2
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as >observer_.
Blair Witch
Why this: Also Walking Simulator and Violent, like >observer_.
About >observer_
The closest matches to >observer_: Observer: System Redux, Transient: Extended Edition, Layers of Fear (2016), Master Reboot, and State of Mind. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If >observer_ is your kind of game, the closest matches are Observer: System Redux, Transient: Extended Edition and Layers of Fear (2016) — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, dark and hypnotic, and single out its dream navigation and forensic analysis. 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.
Bloober Team's >observer_ is a first-person cyberpunk detective game set in 2084. Players take on the role of an Observer, using psychic abilities to hack into the memories of suspects and investigate crime scenes through dream-navigation sequences, forensic analysis, and stealth mechanics within a decaying neon-scarred city. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and dark, with psychedelic dream sequences creating an unsettling feverish atmosphere. Reviewers note the cyberpunk aesthetic is used ominously and that Rutger Hauer's voice acting elevates the narrative. It holds a 77% positive rating from over 1,900 Steam reviews.
About >observer_: The original first‑person cyberpunk horror detective tale 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_ worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 77% of 1,920 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 8).
- 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 Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Crime scene investigations feel immersive and detailed
- Cyberpunk aesthetic is used thoughtfully and ominously
- Mind hacking sequences create a unique disorienting experience
- Psychedelic dream sequences immerse you in a feverish atmosphere
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“While the "game" itself is... serviceable; it is, as far as I've gotten, a linear sequence of scares. It feels less like exploring and more wandering through a run down apartment building getting motion sick. This brings me to my major…”
“Poorly optimized garbage. 2025: Beat it, had to lower settings quite a bit for it to not run like crap including turning of tsaa and switching to fxaa. Looks decent and I kinda enjoyed it until I beat it. The ending I chose kinda just left…”
People who play it also play: Observer: System Redux, Transient: Extended Edition, Layers of Fear (2016)
Frequently asked about >observer_
Can I run it?
Does >observer_ run on Steam Deck?
>observer_ 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 >observer_ cost?
>observer_ is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to >observer_?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside >observer_ are Observer: System Redux, Transient: Extended Edition, Layers of Fear (2016).
Who developed >observer_?
>observer_ was developed by Bloober Team SA and published by Bloober Team .