Watch Your Back

Cooperative horror where one player explores and another watches cameras

Studios Sant Marc S.L. · Released Jun 30, 2022

Reviews: Mixed; 48% of 88
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Jun 30, 2022
Minimum PC: R9 380; 8 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Watch Your Back?

This free-to-play, first-person horror game follows two journalists sent to investigate an abandoned Cold War shelter. One player explores its maze-like corridors, finds refugee logs, and avoids monsters; the other monitors cameras and relays information needed to escape.

For you if...

+you enjoy coordinating with a partner through constant communication
+you like exploring dark spaces while avoiding monsters

Not for you if...

−you prefer solo play or dislike monitoring cameras

What players say

48% of 88 reviews are positive

Players praise the cooperative concept but criticize poor performance, bugs, unreliable interactions, and monster placement that blocks progress. The latest review reports a menu that cannot be dismissed, preventing play.

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Watch Your Back system requirements

Minimum: R9 380, 8 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel I3-8100 / Ryzen 3 2200 G
Graphics: 1050TI / Radeon R9 380
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 10
Notes: Headphones are highly recommended

Does Watch Your Back have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. There is no single-player mode.

Does Watch Your Back run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
Default configuration is not performant

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Watch Your Back use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam