The Observatory

The Observatory

Universe 24 · October 27, 2025 · Psychological Horror, Horror, Walking Simulator, Short, Atmospheric

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The Observatory price by region

The Observatory costs £0.89 in the United Kingdom, $0.90 in Georgia (USD), $0.99 in the United States, €0.99 in Europe (EUR), CA$1.29 in Canada, NZ$1.49 in New Zealand, A$1.50 in Australia, R$3.49 in Brazil and zł4.49 in Poland right now.

Cheapest The Observatory offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £0.89 £0.89 — 1
Georgia (USD) $0.90 $0.90 — 1
United Statesyour region $0.99 $0.99 — 1
Europe (EUR) €0.99 €0.99 — 1
Canada CA$1.29 CA$1.29 — 1
New Zealand NZ$1.49 NZ$1.49 — 1
Australia A$1.50 A$1.50 — 1
Brazil R$3.49 R$3.49 — 1
Poland zł4.49 zł4.49 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About The Observatory

✦ AI summary

The Observatory puts you in the role of an astronomer documenting distant planets through a high-powered telescope during lonely night shifts, until cosmic horrors begin staring back at you. This short first-person cosmic horror experience delivers atmospheric dread inspired by Lovecraft and Ito, packed with hidden secrets and a haunting soundtrack.

You are an astronomer in The Observatory, and it's your job to search for new planets. Explore space each night through a high-powered telescope. Name and document your discoveries and come to regret your profession in this short cosmic horror story.

The Observatory — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended May 20, 2026
Good short and to-the-point cosmic horror. I really enjoyed the short time with it. Id really like to see more from this developer. I cant say much because I dont want to spoil anything, but if you get into it, its a nice snack.
4 found this helpful
Recommended Jun 11, 2026
End of the world simulator. Cost of this game is 89 pence in England which is the same price as a bag of crisps or a mars bar. This lasts longer than both and is more memorable. But dont expect game of the year obviously for you nuggets out there. It has some genuine vibes and that space looks nice. Lasts about 20 mins. Check it out.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 15, 2026
I am very confused by this game. I don't see the vision. 10/10. It's okay at best. Not bad for the price, but wish tere was just more of a story.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Nov 1, 2025
Very short, but really cool. Wish it was longer and the idea was fleshed out further.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Oct 31, 2025
really cool idea, but i wish there was objectives you had to complete for the week to end instead of only having until 6am to take pictures. The idea was great the execution was decent. 6/10 only a dollar so it was worth it.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Jul 31, 2026
It was alright. Would love to see a longer game with more things to observe!

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