Observation

Observation

No Code · May 21, 2020 · Indie, Adventure, Space, Sci-fi, Horror

Buy the Observation key for Steam from Loaded at $3.99 — the cheapest of 13 stores we compare.

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Mostly Positive78% · 5,23279Metacritic9playing now
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$3.99-75%
$26.29lowest tracked $3.74
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GOG
GOG
Standard Edition · DRM-Free
-75%
$6.25
$24.99
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Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
$24.99
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Humble Store
Humble Store
Standard Edition · Steam
$24.99
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Epic Game Store
Epic Game Store
Standard Edition · Epic Games
$24.99
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Nuuvem
Nuuvem
Standard Edition · Steam
$24.99
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Gamesplanet
Standard Edition · Steam
$24.99
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Cheapest Observation keys — keyshops

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Loaded
Standard Edition · Steam
-85%
$3.99
$26.29
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GAMIVO
Standard Edition · Steam
$4.26
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Eneba
Standard Edition · Steam
$4.45
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Driffle INC
Standard Edition · Steam
$4.85
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Gameseal
Standard Edition · Steam
$5.06
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CJS CD Keys
CJS CD Keys
Standard Edition · Steam
$5.13
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Kinguin
Standard Edition · Steam
unconfirmed
$1.50
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Observation price by region

Observation costs £3.26 in the United Kingdom, €3.59 in Europe (EUR), $3.99 in the United States, $3.99 in Georgia (USD), CA$7.25 in Canada, A$8.99 in Australia, NZ$8.99 in New Zealand, R$11.85 in Brazil and zł19.34 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Observation offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £3.26 −75% £4.85 £3.26 8
Europe (EUR) €3.59 −75% €5.25 €3.59 11
United Statesyour region $3.99 −75% $6.25 $3.99 13
Georgia (USD) $3.99 −75% $6.25 $3.99 13
Canada CA$7.25 −75% CA$7.25 — 9
Australia A$8.99 −75% A$8.99 — 9
New Zealand NZ$8.99 −75% NZ$8.99 — 8
Brazil R$11.85 −75% R$11.85 R$27.49 10
Poland zł19.34 −75% zł22.49 zł19.34 10

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 Observation

✦ AI summary

Play as S.A.M., the station's AI, operating cameras, systems, and tools to uncover what happened to Dr. Fisher and her crew aboard a mysterious orbiting station. Blend narrative mystery with puzzle-solving and existential horror as you investigate vanishings, strange phenomena, and the unsettling truth about yourself and the cryptic force lurking nearby.

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. Players assume the role of S.A.M. by operating the station’s control systems, cameras, and tools to assist Emma in discovering what is happening to the station, the vanished crew, and S.A.M. himself.

You're not on the station, you are the station

Blending narrative adventure, puzzles, exploration, and cosmic existential horror, uncover the true nature of yourself, your crew, and the mysterious always-present hexagon on Saturn...

Observation — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

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

✦ AI summary

Observation is an atmospheric sci-fi horror game with an intriguing story and solid worldbuilding that players praise for its tension and unique narrative perspective, but it struggles with unclear puzzle design and navigation that often requires guides or trial-and-error to progress. The game runs well on Steam Deck and delivers on atmosphere, though some feel it's better experienced as a spectator than as an active player due to its opaque design choices.

Recommended Sep 30, 2026
This is a good first step. I want more good gamesd where you are the AI. This is very linear. but for one play it is a ton of fun and does not overstay it's welcome. More AI-Management stuff and "internal interface" would have been liked more by me. But i do not regret playing it. If you cannot stand linear games or walking simulators at all: don't play.
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Not recommended Sep 28, 2026
It's interesting, but ultimately not fun For the most part it's a collection of co-op mini-games, but without co-op, and with very poor instructions at times. It feels like it was supposed to feel frustrating, but maybe it wasn't supposed, yet it does. Navigation in tight space with zero gravity is a separate kind of a headache, for me it was the hardest part of the game. Besides, some interactions are well scripted, but some are not even possible or poorly planned, so characters at times act really dumb. And the railroading is extreme, it really should've been a movie instead
1 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 27, 2026
[h2]TLDR: The game is good![/h2] – Slow burn? [b]Yes[/b] – Cryptic when needed? [b]Yes![/b] – Atmosphere? Killer - [b]Just amazing![/b] If you like sci-fi, analogue horror, space and loves when a game makes you write things with pen and paper? Stop reading, get this game and go wild! === This review contains spoilers === At first glance, the gameplay seems to be simple - but this is what makes this title works the way it does! You take control of SAM, a simple AI that helps a crew inside a space station in order to achieve their goals. But – as you may guess – things went south due unknown reasons at this point. Regardless of being an AI, you are powerless and can’t do much. But this is where the gold lives: you are limited! And... Well... I’ll stop here. Talking more about how this game works and why it’s so brilliant will interfere with your experience. That being said... Stay critic, fair, open-minded and go play the game! [h3]Thoughts about other reviews[/h3] [i][b]IMPORTANT[/b]: These are my own opinions about other reviews. If – by any chance – my criticism diverges from your perspective, Take this as an opportunity for reflection. This is what makes the kaleidoscope…
1 found this helpful
Recommended Oct 2, 2026
Ridiculously good story!
Recommended Oct 2, 2026
I overall enjoyed my time with this game but that comes with some big asterisks. Honestly I wish there was a 'mixed' option for this. Firstly you play this game for the ambiance, it is unmatched in that. Everything else ranges from meh to bad. The biggest problem just the game's ability to communicate to the player. Its environmental ambiance is over used, and while it looks great when it comes to learning what to do next it also suffers from a "I ran in circles for 30 minutes before having to look at a walkthrough" problem. As much as I hate the yellow paint slathered all over triple A games it really needs some better design for the sake of navigation and clarity. Also shout out to the sound designer for this game. Best audio landscape I have heard since Subnatica.
Recommended Oct 1, 2026
- I enjoyed playing as an ai. - Story started out strong, - The art direction is good, i enjoyed the bad quality/vhs effect on certain cameras, - cutscenes are janky sometimes (could be a linux issue) - I personally found the gameplay fun, although sometimes i didn't know what to do at all.

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