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You are an intern at the central ministry of a totalitarian state with your whole career ahead of you. Work your way up the ladder by scheming against employees, spying on your boss, and completing paperwork. Or do you turn against the state and expose corruption. The choice is still yours to make!

Beholder 2 is a dystopian , strategy and choices matter game developed by Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games) and published by Alawar.
Released on December 04th 2018 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 8 languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Russian, German, Korean, Polish, Spanish - Spain and Turkish.

It has received 7,143 reviews of which 6,253 were positive and 890 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 1.74€ on Steam with a 90% discount, but you can find it for 0.80€ on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified Beholder 2 into these genres:

Dystopian Strategy Choices Matter Political Sim Simulation Story Rich Singleplayer Atmospheric Political Multiple Endings Dark Politics Addictive Point & Click 2D Lore-Rich Adventure Indie Violent Psychological Horror

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required)
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4 GHz, AMD FX 8120 @ 3.1 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GT 630 / 650m, AMD Radeon HD6570 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible
  • Additional Notes: ADDITIONAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Loyalty to the System! Devotion to the State! Trust in the infallibility of the Wise Leader! Basic Bureaucracy skills.
MacOS
  • OS: MacOSX 10.10 or higher
  • Processor: 2nd Generation Intel Core i5, 2.6 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 630/AMD Radeon HD 6750 (512 MB)
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: ADDITIONAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Loyalty to the System! Devotion to the State! Trust in the infallibility of the Wise Leader! Basic Bureaucracy skills.
Linux
  • OS: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS with the latest updates
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4 GHz, AMD FX 8120 @ 3.1 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GT 630/650m, AMD Radeon HD6570 or equivalent
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: ADDITIONAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Loyalty to the System! Devotion to the State! Trust in the infallibility of the Wise Leader! Basic Bureaucracy skills.

User reviews & Ratings

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March 2025
Having not played the first game I had no idea what to expect but I must say I was thoroughly impressed! Oddly enough, the closest game to this I would say is Kindergarten, where you have a certain number of actions in a day before you have to go to bed. It makes every day feel tense as the consequences of your poor actions keep piling up. Nevertheless, with enough trial and error, it was truly satisfying to get to the top of the corporate ladder! Just don't play this game if you want to have a corporate job in the future - it will put you off.
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March 2025
one of my favorite games ever. i enjoyed beholder 1 and 3 but this game felt so much better and more interesting. I did multiple play throughs and was able to get 100% completion. enjoyed every minute and would recommend
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Nov. 2024
All Hail the Supreme Leader! Beholder 2 presents a polished adventure experience steeped in a dark, oppressive atmosphere. Players assume the role of Evan Redgrave, a new employee at a totalitarian Ministry, where the narrative unfolds amidst bureaucratic intrigue and personal mystery. The game excels in storytelling, offering a multitude of choices that enhance replayability and keep the plot engaging. However, the gameplay is marred by frustrating and repetitive mini-games, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. For those who appreciate rich narratives and the freedom to forge their own path within a game, Beholder 2 is a compelling choice.
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Nov. 2024
the game is a big upgrade over the original in my opinion, but there is a constant need to save as frequently as possible in order to not get screwed. i do love the mocking tone of the game and how it makes fun of every selection in the aisle in terms of ideology. the creators are clearly well-versed in literature regarding political theory such as communism, marxism, & totalitarianism. the constant need to save for worst possible outcomes and severe over-reliance on loading screens in between gameplay segments are my biggest complaints but this basically does everything you could ask for in terms of a sequel to the original beholder.
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June 2024
The game starts out slow and monotonous as all bureaucratic jobs do, But it escalates fairly quickly. some advice. Save often, pay your bills and don't piss off the regime .. There is 0/10 replay-ability in this game but watch out for the twist on the final floor of the ministry it will catch you off guard. Likely it will hit home with the state of politics in the world.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Beholder 2 is currently priced at 1.74€ on Steam.

Beholder 2 is currently available at a 90% discount. You can purchase it for 1.74€ on Steam.

Beholder 2 received 6,253 positive votes out of a total of 7,143 achieving a rating of 8.49.
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Beholder 2 was developed by Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games) and published by Alawar.

Beholder 2 is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Beholder 2 is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Beholder 2 is playable and fully supported on Linux.

Beholder 2 is a single-player game.

Beholder 2 does not currently offer any DLC.

Beholder 2 is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.

Beholder 2 does not support Steam Remote Play.

Beholder 2 is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Beholder 2.

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Beholder 2
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Release 04 Dec 2018
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