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>observer_

First-person cyberpunk horror adventure about investigating memories for clues

Bloober Team SA · Published by Bloober Team · Released Aug 15, 2017

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Reviews
Mostly Positive
78% of 5,934
Recent reviews
Mixed
63% of 11 in 30 days
Players
3
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
8 years ago
Sep 18, 2018
Minimum PC
R9 270
8 GB RAM · 10 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 78/100 (critic reviews)

What is >observer_?

This first-person psychological horror adventure takes place in dystopian Kraków in 2084. As neural detective Daniel Lazarski, you examine physical evidence and enter the minds of the dead and dying, navigating distorted memories for clues to your investigation.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy exploring cyberpunk settings and piecing together mysteries
  • +you like unsettling horror and surreal visual storytelling

Not for you if...

  • −you want fast-paced action instead of slow investigation
  • −you prefer straightforward stories without surreal dream sequences

What players say

78% of 5,934 reviews are positive · 63% of 11 in the last 30 days

Players praise the cyberpunk setting, visual and sound design, and central mystery. Complaints focus on drawn-out, linear memory sequences and frustrating stealth. Several recent players also report crashes at or shortly after launch.

How many players finish >observer_?

14% of Steam players have unlocked «The prodigal son», the achievement for finishing the main story.

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Screenshots and trailer

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>observer_ system requirements

Minimum: R9 270, 8 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Intel Core i3 (3.4 GHz) / AMD A8-7600 (3.1 GHz)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 660 / AMD R9 270
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
10 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Does >observer_ have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does >observer_ run on Steam Deck?

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

  • The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
  • 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
  • The game or its launcher may not exit cleanly
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • Cloud saves are not shared across platforms
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
19
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Age rating
17+
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean.

Does >observer_ 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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