# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [>observer_](https://imho.run/games/514900/observer) — Also Cyberpunk and Detective, like Observer: System Redux. 1,920 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/514900/)
2. [TR-49](https://imho.run/games/3838370/tr-49) — Shares environmental puzzle solving with Observer: System Redux. 908 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3838370/)
3. [SOMA](https://imho.run/games/282140/soma) — Also Walking Simulator, like Observer: System Redux. 23,563 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/282140/)
4. [Still Wakes the Deep](https://imho.run/games/1622910/still-wakes-the-deep) — Also Stealth and Walking Simulator, like Observer: System Redux. 6,408 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1622910/)
5. [Layers of Fear 2 (2019)](https://imho.run/games/1029890/layers-of-fear-2-2019) — Also Surreal and Walking Simulator, like Observer: System Redux. 771 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029890/)
6. [SIMULACRA 2](https://imho.run/games/1011190/simulacra-2) — Also Hacking and Detective, like Observer: System Redux. 632 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1011190/)
7. [Hacknet](https://imho.run/games/365450/hacknet) — Also Hacking and Cyberpunk, like Observer: System Redux. 7,537 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/365450/)
8. [Silicon Dreams  |  cyberpunk interrogation](https://imho.run/games/1272070/silicon-dreams-cyberpunk-interrogation) — A frequent pick in Observer: System Redux players' libraries, and another Adventure. 196 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1272070/)
9. [Athanasy](https://imho.run/games/1769320/athanasy) — Also Dynamic Narration and Cyberpunk, like Observer: System Redux. 66 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1769320/)
10. [Observation](https://imho.run/games/906100/observation) — Shares environmental puzzle solving with Observer: System Redux. 2,478 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/906100/)
11. [Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition](https://imho.run/games/1678420/blade-runner-enhanced-edition) — Also Alternate History and Cyberpunk, like Observer: System Redux. 353 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1678420/)
12. [Deus Ex: Mankind Divided](https://imho.run/games/337000/deus-ex-mankind-divided) — Also Cyberpunk and Stealth, like Observer: System Redux. 16,243 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/337000/)
13. [Pathologic 3](https://imho.run/games/3199650/pathologic-3) — Also Detective and Surreal, like Observer: System Redux. 994 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3199650/)
14. [Cyber Manhunt](https://imho.run/games/1216710/cyber-manhunt) — A frequent pick in Observer: System Redux players' libraries, and another RPG. 791 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1216710/)
15. [Amnesia: Rebirth](https://imho.run/games/999220/amnesia-rebirth) — Also Stealth, like Observer: System Redux. 4,300 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/999220/)
16. [Nikopol: Secrets of the Immortals](https://imho.run/games/11370/nikopol-secrets-of-the-immortals) — A frequent pick in Observer: System Redux players' libraries, and another Indie. 141 Steam reviews, 52% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/11370/)
17. [Transient: Extended Edition](https://imho.run/games/962630/transient-extended-edition) — Also Cyberpunk and Walking Simulator, like Observer: System Redux. 150 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/962630/)
18. [The Medium](https://imho.run/games/1293160/the-medium) — Also Walking Simulator, like Observer: System Redux. 3,891 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1293160/)
19. [Cloudpunk](https://imho.run/games/746850/cloudpunk) — Also Cyberpunk and Walking Simulator, like Observer: System Redux. 7,221 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/746850/)
20. [Dead Take](https://imho.run/games/3352690/dead-take) — Shares environmental puzzle solving with Observer: System Redux. 556 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3352690/)
21. [ROUTINE](https://imho.run/games/606160/routine) — A frequent pick in Observer: System Redux players' libraries, and another Action. 4,122 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/606160/)
22. [Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure](https://imho.run/games/1364100/lacuna-a-sci-fi-noir-adventure) — Also Cyberpunk and Detective, like Observer: System Redux. 690 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1364100/)
23. [Nobody Wants to Die](https://imho.run/games/1939970/nobody-wants-to-die) — Also Cyberpunk and Detective, like Observer: System Redux. 2,848 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1939970/)
24. [Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You](https://imho.run/games/491950/orwell-keeping-an-eye-on-you) — Also Hacking and Detective, like Observer: System Redux. 4,802 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/491950/)

## Machine-readable

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## About Observer: System Redux

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1386900
- **Developer:** Bloober Team, Anshar Studios
- **Publisher:** Bloober Team SA
- **Genres:** Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Nov 10, 2020
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

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