Observation

Sci-fi puzzle adventure viewed through a space station's AI

Screen Burn · Published by Devolver Digital · Released May 21, 2020

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 78% of 5,218
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 80% of 25 in 30 days
Playing now: 5; peak 24h 12
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: 6 years ago; Aug 11, 2020

What is Observation?

This single-player sci-fi adventure puts you in the role of a space station's AI. You use cameras, station systems, and tools to help Dr. Emma Fisher investigate the missing crew, exploring the station and solving puzzles along the way.

For you if...

+you enjoy slow, unsettling sci-fi mysteries
+you like solving puzzles through computer interfaces
+you prefer story-focused exploration to action

Not for you if...

−you want fast-paced action
−you need clear directions for every puzzle

What players say

78% of 5,218 reviews are positive · 80% of 25 in the last 30 days

Players praise the story, AI viewpoint, station design, and voice acting. Many criticize repetitive tasks and awkward controls or navigation; some also report bugs and trouble launching the game.

Screenshots and trailer

Observation system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64
Processor: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64 OS Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64 CPU Intel Core i3-3240 (2 * 3400) or equivalent | AMD FX-4300 (4 * 3800) or equivalent
Graphics: GeForce GT 640 (2048 MB) | Radeon HD 7750 (2048 MB)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 12 GB available space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 11
Steam features: Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Unsupported

Not supported on SteamOS

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Italian.