Observation
- First release
- May 21, 2019
- Developer
- No Code
- Publisher
- Devolver Digital
- Engine
- Unity
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- May 21, 2019
- PlayStation 4
- May 21, 2019
- Xbox One
- Jun 25, 2020
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main Story
- 5h
- Main + Extras
- 6h
- Completionist
- 11h
- Age ratings
- PEGI 16ESRB MClassInd 18GRAC 15ACB M
- Game modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- First person
- Where to buy
- External links
- Official site (opens in a new tab)Discord (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)Instagram (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- psychological horror, space, artificial intelligence, walking simulator, atmospheric
… All 6
, space, artificial intelligence, walking simulator, atmospheric, liminal space
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 82
- Main Story (IGDB)
- 5h
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 6h
- Completionist (IGDB)
- 11h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 4,651 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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How it plays
From Steam
- Indie
- Adventure
- Space
- Sci-fi
- Horror
- Atmospheric
- Story Rich
- Puzzle
Steam content notes
- General Mature Content
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- Deutschinterface, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
- Steam Remote Play on TV
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Unsupported · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
Screenshots
Videos
Community
Player reviews
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Behind the game
Awards
Won
- British Academy Games Award for British Game — BAFTA Games Awards 2020
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