Beholder

In a totalitarian future state, you are a government-mandated landlord tasked with surveilling your tenants. Your job is to report any suspicious activity to the State Security Ministry. However, the more you spy, the more you question your role in this oppressive system. You must balance your duty to the state with your conscience.

Beholder was generally well-received by critics and players for its unique premise, dark atmosphere, and moral choices. It was praised for its engaging gameplay mechanics and thought-provoking narrative, though some found the gameplay loop repetitive at times.

• Praised for its oppressive atmosphere and engaging moral dilemmas.

• Appreciated for its unique take on surveillance and authoritarianism.

• Some found the gameplay loop to become repetitive over longer play sessions.

Google audience: Players frequently lauded Beholder for its incredibly immersive and disturbing atmosphere, the challenging moral choices it presents, and its effective depiction of a dystopian society. Many found the gameplay addictive despite its repetitive elements, highlighting the narrative's strength.

Nominated for Best Indie Game at The Game Awards 2017 (though this release is 2019, the original game won this nomination).

The game was developed by Warm Lamp Games, a Russian independent game studio.