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Observation is a sci-fi thriller uncovering what happened to Dr. Emma Fisher, and the crew of her mission, through the lens of the station’s artificial intelligence S.A.M.

Observation is a indie, adventure and sci-fi game developed by No Code and published by Devolver Digital.
Released on May 21st 2020 is available only on Windows in 11 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Italian.

It has received 4,773 reviews of which 3,743 were positive and 1,030 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 24.50€ on Steam, but you can find it for 0.47€ on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified Observation into these genres:

Indie Adventure Sci-fi Space Horror Atmospheric Story Rich Puzzle Psychological Horror Singleplayer Artificial Intelligence Thriller Mystery Female Protagonist Walking Simulator Lovecraftian First-Person Short

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System requirements

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Windows

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GT 640 (2048 MB) | Radeon HD 7750 (2048 MB)
Storage: 12 GB available space

User reviews & Ratings

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July 2025

In the category of "low(er) budget games I've never heard anyone ever mention", Observation is one of the best I've played. I was pleasantly surprised throughout and very satisfied in the end. There is respect to be found for a game that knows exactly what story it wants to tell and how; does so great, and then ends just when it has to, without dragging feet or milking anything for more. Its a clever little ~8 hour narrative+puzzle game with a good story - you can think of it as a miniseries of a TV show - but the thing it really shines in is the environment and atmosphere. I'm no spaceman, but the space station the game takes place in feels so handcrafted and real; it makes the whole ride feel very authentic; and all of that is then added to by some really good voice acting. There are some narrative whiplash moments when the pacing and jumps between scenes disorient you even more than flying the drone on XYZ axis and then some bugs detracted from the experience (characters losing their pathing and gliding through walls or teleporting around a bit; event trigger (once) bugging out and needing a game restart). There are no questmarkers or highlights so at some points the game gives you too little to go by, resulting in you pixelhunting the actionable item for 10 minutes, which is frustrating. But all these issues personally I could overlook and enjoy the game for what it is. It's not going to be for everyone, but if you're a sucker like me some for realistic space sci-fi setting and reverse-engineering a well written and believable mystery story from audio logs and notes, you should like this one.

July 2025

[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/906100/Observation/]Observation is a unique story-driven sci-fi thriller, with an immersive and eerie atmosphere that draws inspiration from [url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062622/]2001: A Space Odyssey, and some elements from [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/17470/Dead_Space_2008/]Dead Space , creating an authentic futuristic setting. The game places you behind the lens of S ystems A dministration & M aintenance (S.A.M.), the artificial intelligence controlling a drifting space station. You'll interact with cameras, system logs, airlocks, and various onboard systems to guide astronaut Dr. Emma Fisher as she investigates what went wrong aboard the drifting station. It doesn't take long before it becomes clear that an unexplained and inexplicable event has occurred. Gameplay revolves around a series of system-based puzzles, such as locating crew members, rerouting power, diagnosing problems, and occasionally navigating the station's exterior. Each of these tasks reinforces your role as S.A.M., helping you feel like a part of the station. What stood out most were the aesthetics of the space station, which feels convincingly used and lived-in, with environmental details that ground it in realism. Subtle visual effects like screen tearing and video glitches add authenticity to S.A.M.'s perspective. Navigation can feel a bit disorienting at first, but once mastered, it adds to the immersion. I played the game on the [URL=https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck/]Steam Deck , where it worked perfectly. The game was relatively short, with a handful of achievements, some of which are easy to miss. I may come back to it another time to collect the ones I missed. Even though the ending left me with questions, and a desire for more closure, the journey itself was enjoyable. If you're into story-driven sci-fi mysteries, Observation is absolutely worth your time! 9/10

March 2025

I recommend Observation purely for its unique premise, atmosphere, and suspenseful mystery, and not for its gameplay, which I thought was mostly tedious. Watch the full review here: https://youtu.be/zgD4jaU5feQ

Dec. 2024

Excellent, Beautiful, Immersive. Gripping Narrative. Believable near future hard sci-fi that can stand toe to toe with Stanislaw Lem. Instills a great desire for the betterment of humanity. Wonderful voice acting, great pacing. Interesting puzzles that remind you of the good days of Riven without being too obtuse. The game requires your attention which fosters more immersion. If you're stuck, breathe, all of the answers are logically in front of you; this is not moon logic. The controls are better than reviewers led me to believe; however, a controller is strongly recommended. TECHNICAL PROBLEMS: To launch the game I had to set Compatibility Mode to "Windows 8" and to get more than 6 fps, I had to use DXVK to change the API to Vulkan (drag and drop 2 files in directory(dxgi.dll and d3d11.dll) - easy) 21:9 Ultrawide Support: Game does not support, but ROSE has two fixes linked on Observations' PCGamingWiki page. One can remove cinematic letterboxing, but it returns midway through and re enables towards the end. I want more.

Sept. 2024

We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far. ― H.P. Lovecraft, The Call of Cthulhu 끝없는 암흑의 바다 한복판에서.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Observation is currently priced at 24.50€ on Steam.

Observation is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 24.50€ on Steam.

Observation received 3,743 positive votes out of a total of 4,773 achieving a rating of 7.62.

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Observation was developed by No Code and published by Devolver Digital.

Observation is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Observation is not playable on MacOS.

Observation is not playable on Linux.

Observation is a single-player game.

Observation does not currently offer any DLC.

Observation does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Observation supports Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

Observation 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.

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