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Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You

Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You

Big Brother has arrived - and it’s you. Investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences.

90%
Very Positive
DeveloperOsmotic Studios
PublisherDaedalic Entertainment
Release DateOct 27, 2016
$9.99
Peak Players150.6K
Metacritic77
PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux
Adventure
Indie
Simulation
AI Review Summary

Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You is a thought-provoking narrative simulation that casts players as a government surveillance operative in a dystopian setting. While praised for its intriguing, voyeuristic storytelling and moral dilemmas, the gameplay is heavily text-based and relatively short, leading some to view it more as an interactive visual novel than a traditional detective game.

Pros

  • Compelling dystopian narrative with thought-provoking themes and moral dilemmas.90%
  • Unique and engaging 'voyeuristic' gameplay that involves snooping through personal data.80%
  • Multiple endings and branching choices offer significant replayability.70%
  • Well-executed atmosphere that successfully creates a sense of tension and chills.60%

Cons

  • Gameplay is extremely limited, primarily consisting of reading and dragging text snippets.90%
  • Very short playtime, with many players completing the experience in 2 to 4 hours.80%
  • The 'detective' marketing can be misleading for those expecting deep investigative mechanics.70%
  • Visual presentation is relatively simple and may feel static or boring to some.50%

Notable Mentions

  • The game is frequently compared to Beholder and The Operator in terms of genre and tone.
  • The experience is described as a 'lightweight' software title that functions similarly to a visual novel.
Confidence: 55%
Based on the 49 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 2, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
7
Peak · last 90 days
43
All-time peak
150.6K

Price

Current price
$9.99
Lowest tracked
$2.49since Mar 16, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
67%
All-time positive
90%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews15.6K
Positive: 14.1K (90%)Negative: 1.5K (10%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

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Dev Response Rate

7h

Avg Playtime at Review

94%

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