Games like Observer: System Redux

85% positive from 2,954 reviewsReleased 202050% finish itSteam Deck Verified$29.99

What it is

Cyberpunk horror game where you hack into minds to solve crimes. Explore twisted dreams and uncover dark secrets in a dystopian future.

What players liked

Players praise its excellent cyberpunk horror, comparing it to Cronos, Silent Hill, and Cronenberg for its trippy story, visuals, and mind-hacking.

The catch

Nonstop glitch effects, flicker and motion blur make it physically nauseating to play.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 85% positive, but with 2,954 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Observer: System Redux

Quadrilateral Cowboy

92% positive from 1,002 reviews201623% finish itDeck Playable

This is a first-person cyberpunk adventure game where players hack security systems using a command-line interface to complete heists. It offers player choice in approach and features unique cybernetic tools.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique hacking puzzles and highly interactable environments, offering creative freedom akin to an immersive sim.

Both are tagged Hacking, Cyberpunk and Adventure.

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Uplink

91% positive from 2,419 reviews2006Deck Playable

Uplink is a simulation game where players hack systems, steal data, and manipulate evidence. The core loop involves completing contracts, upgrading tools, and making choices that affect the story.

The catchThe tutorial and help explain almost nothing, so you fail without learning why.

Both are tagged Hacking, Cyberpunk and Indie.

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Hello Neighbor Alpha 2

95% positive from 4,660 reviews2019Deck Unsupported

This is a stealth horror game where you sneak into a neighbor's house. Its core loop involves outsmarting an AI that learns your tactics.

What players likedPlayers praise its nostalgic Alpha style and peak gameplay, reminiscent of earlier versions, with multiple ways to reach the basement.

The catchIt is buggy, with objects falling through the map and scripted events repeating.

Both are tagged Investigation, Stealth and Horror.

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Hello Neighbor Pre-Alpha

91% positive from 2,529 reviews2019

Stealth horror game. Sneak into a neighbor's house against an AI that learns your tactics.

What players likedPlayers praise its scary, aggressive AI and realistic art style, often calling it better than the full release.

The catchThe neighbor spots you instantly and never stops chasing, so sneaking is impossible.

Both are tagged Investigation, Stealth and Horror.

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Tales of the Neon Sea

85% positive from 4,962 reviews201924% finish itDeck Playable

This is a retro pixel-art adventure game where players investigate a murder case in a cyberpunk city. Players analyze details and interact with NPCs to uncover a conspiracy.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging story and characters, reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures.

The catchConstant unrelated puzzles crowd out the actual detective work you came for.

Both are tagged Investigation, Cyberpunk and Adventure.

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CaseCracker

90% positive from 3,383 reviews202234% finish itDeck Playable

A detective simulation game where players actively search a database for clues to solve interconnected cases. It features a fragmented deduction system and requires thorough investigation to uncover the truth.

What players likedPlayers praise the engrossing, text-based investigations that feel like a satisfying wiki walk, where clues intertwine and logic is key.

The catchClue entry only accepts one exact phrase, so you get stuck guessing wording.

Both are tagged Hacking, Adventure and Indie.

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