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24 games like Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
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The short version
- Closest match: Beholder 2, which both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric.
- Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You is tagged Choices Matter, Political Sim, Dystopian , Story Rich, Indie, Singleplayer, Detective, Simulation by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You
The five things Steam players tag Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Choices Matter
- Political Sim
- Dystopian
- Story Rich
- Indie
| Reception | on Steam (90% of 15,565) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $9.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Beholder 2
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Dystopian , Choices Matter and Political Sim; released around the same time (2018).
You are an intern at the central ministry of a totalitarian state with your whole career ahead of you. Work your way up the ladder by scheming against employees, spying on your boss, and completing paperwork. Or do you turn against the state and expose corruption. The choice is still yours to make!
Beholder 2 at a glance Released 2018 Studio Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games) Player sentiment 87% positive of 8,144 Price $17.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (87% of 8,144)
Matches Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on: 5 of 5 — Choices Matter, Political Sim, Dystopian , Story Rich, Indie
Why players like it: Dystopian , Strategy, Choices Matter, Political Sim, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: $17.99 — $8.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You:Dystopian Choices MatterPolitical SimSimulationStory RichPoliticalPoliticsPoint & Click
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Hacknet
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Hacking, Simulation and Story Rich; released around the same time (2015).
Hacknet is an immersive, terminal-based hacking simulator for PC. Dive down a rabbit hoIe as you follow the instructions of a recently deceased hacker, whose death may not have been the accident the media reports.
Hacknet at a glance Released 2015 Studio Team Fractal Alligator Player sentiment 94% positive of 26,101 Price $1.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (94% of 26,101)
Matches Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on: 4 of 5 — Choices Matter, Dystopian , Story Rich, Indie
Why players like it: Hacking, Simulation, Programming, Typing, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: $1.49 — $8.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You:HackingSimulationStory RichGreat SoundtrackChoices MatterDetectiveDystopian Indie
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Beholder
Why it matched: both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Dystopian , Choices Matter and Political Sim; released around the same time (2016).
You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you?
Beholder at a glance Released 2016 Studio Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games) Player sentiment 92% positive of 31,040 Price $13.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (92% of 31,040)
Matches Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on: 5 of 5 — Choices Matter, Political Sim, Dystopian , Story Rich, Indie
Why players like it: Dystopian , Choices Matter, Political Sim, Strategy, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: $13.99 — $4.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You:Dystopian Choices MatterPolitical SimSimulationStory RichPoliticalPoint & ClickIndie
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Not For Broadcast
Why it matched: both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Choices Matter, Dystopian and Simulation.
A new political Party has won a landslide in the General Election, and for some reason the editor at the news station you work at has done a runner. Now it’s up to you, the Janitor, to take over the editing booth in this tumultuous time - will you help the government, or stand in their way?
Not For Broadcast at a glance Released 2022 Studio NotGames Player sentiment 94% positive of 12,666 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (94% of 12,666)
Matches Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on: 5 of 5 — Choices Matter, Political Sim, Dystopian , Story Rich, Indie
Why players like it: Adventure, 1980s, Choices Matter, Dystopian , Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: $24.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You:Choices MatterDystopian SimulationStory RichInteractive FictionPolitical SimPoliticalPoint & Click
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The Wolf Among Us
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Detective, Story Rich and Episodic; released around the same time (2013).
From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences.
The Wolf Among Us at a glance Released 2013 Studio LCG Entertainment, Inc. Player sentiment 98% positive of 40,158 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (98% of 40,158)
Matches Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on: 2 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich
Why players like it: Adventure, Detective, Story Rich, Episodic, Choose Your Own Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You:DetectiveStory RichEpisodicPoint & ClickChoices MatterVisual NovelMystery
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Life Is Strange
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2015).
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Life Is Strange at a glance Released 2015 Studio Don’t Nod Player sentiment 96% positive of 175,705 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (96% of 175,705)
Matches Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on: 3 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Indie
Why players like it: Story Rich, Choices Matter, Great Soundtrack, Female Protagonist, Time Travel — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You:Story RichChoices MatterGreat SoundtrackEpisodicMysteryPoint & ClickIndie
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Life Is Strange: Before the Storm
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2017).
Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a new three part standalone story adventure set three years before the events of the first game. This time play as Chloe Price, a rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber in a dramatic new story in the BAFTA award winning franchise.
Life Is Strange: Before the Storm at a glance Released 2017 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 93% positive of 37,879 Price $16.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (93% of 37,879)
Matches Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on: 3 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Indie
Why players like it: Story Rich, Choices Matter, Great Soundtrack, Female Protagonist, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: $16.99 — $7.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You:Story RichChoices MatterGreat SoundtrackEpisodicMysteryIndiePoint & Click
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Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Detective; released around the same time (2019).
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut at a glance Released 2019 Studio ZA/UM Player sentiment 93% positive of 130,598 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (93% of 130,598)
Matches Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on: 3 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Indie
Why players like it: RPG, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Detective, Isometric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You:Story RichChoices MatterDetectivePoint & ClickPoliticalVisual NovelIndie
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The Operator
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Detective, Mystery and Simulation.
Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.
The Operator at a glance Released 2024 Studio Bureau 81 Player sentiment 92% positive of 8,837 Price $13.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (92% of 8,837)
Matches Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on: 1 of 5 — Story Rich
Why players like it: Detective, Investigation, Conspiracy, Puzzle, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: $13.99 — $4.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You:DetectiveMysterySimulationPoint & ClickStory RichInteractive FictionVisual Novel
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The Test
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Story Rich and Choices Matter; released around the same time (2020).
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test at a glance Released 2020 Studio Randumb Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 20,122 Price $1.19 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (97% of 20,122)
Matches Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on: 2 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich
Why players like it: Choose Your Own Adventure, Simulation, Multiple Endings, Story Rich, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: $1.19 — $8.80 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You:SimulationStory RichChoices MatterVisual NovelMysteryDetective
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Unheard - Voices of Crime
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Detective, Mystery and Indie; released around the same time (2019).
What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?
Unheard - Voices of Crime at a glance Released 2019 Studio NEXT Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 33,900 Price $6.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (96% of 33,900)
Matches Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on: 2 of 5 — Story Rich, Indie
Why players like it: Detective, Puzzle, Mystery, Indie, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: $6.99 — $3.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You:DetectiveMysteryIndieSimulationStory RichPoint & Click
- 12
Tails Noir
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Detective, Visual Novel and Story Rich.
Tails Noir is a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.
Tails Noir at a glance Released 2021 Studio Eggnut Player sentiment 67% positive of 3,472 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: (67% of 3,472)
Matches Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on: 2 of 5 — Dystopian , Story Rich
Why players like it: Detective, Pixel Graphics, Visual Novel, Conversation, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: $4.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You:DetectiveVisual NovelStory RichInteractive FictionPoint & ClickMysteryDystopian
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Papers, Please
Why it matched: both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Political and Simulation; released around the same time (2013).
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.
Papers, Please at a glance Released 2013 Studio Lucas Pope Player sentiment 97% positive of 80,337 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (97% of 80,337)
Matches Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on: 3 of 5 — Dystopian , Story Rich, Indie
Why players like it: Indie, Political, Simulation, Point & Click, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You:IndiePoliticalSimulationPoint & ClickDystopian Story RichGreat Soundtrack
- 14
Cube Escape: Paradox
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Point & Click, Mystery and Indie; released around the same time (2018).
The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.
Cube Escape: Paradox at a glance Released 2018 Studio Rusty Lake Player sentiment 97% positive of 12,197 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (97% of 12,197)
Matches Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on: 2 of 5 — Story Rich, Indie
Why players like it: Puzzle, Free to Play, Psychological Horror, Point & Click, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You:Point & ClickMysteryIndieStory RichDetectiveGreat Soundtrack
- 15
Kathy Rain
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Point & Click, Mystery and Detective; released around the same time (2016).
Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.
Kathy Rain at a glance Released 2016 Studio Clifftop Games Player sentiment 92% positive of 4,003 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (92% of 4,003)
Matches Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on: 3 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Indie
Why players like it: Point & Click, Adventure, Pixel Graphics, Female Protagonist, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You:Point & ClickMysteryDetectiveIndieStory RichChoices Matter
- 16
Life is Strange 2
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Choices Matter, Story Rich and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2018).
After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel's new telekinetic power, the boys head to Mexico. Each stop on their journey brings new friends and new challenges.
Life is Strange 2 at a glance Released 2018 Studio DONTNOD Entertainment Player sentiment 87% positive of 40,943 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (87% of 40,943)
Matches Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on: 2 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich
Why players like it: Choices Matter, Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You:Choices MatterStory RichGreat SoundtrackEpisodicPoint & ClickMystery
- 17
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Visual Novel, Story Rich and Mystery; released around the same time (2016).
Nine participants awaken, trapped in an underground facility. To escape, they must play a game with deadly consequences. Who will live, and who will die? The choice is yours. Let the Decision Game begin…
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma at a glance Released 2016 Studio Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 82% positive of 4,898 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (82% of 4,898)
Matches Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on: 2 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich
Why players like it: Puzzle, Visual Novel, Story Rich, Psychological Horror, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You:Visual NovelStory RichMysteryChoices MatterGreat SoundtrackPoint & Click
- 18
Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Simulation and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2018).
A roguelite monster-management simulation inspired by the likes of the SCP Foundation, Cabin in the Woods, and Warehouse 13. Order your employees to perform work with the creatures and watch as it unfolds; harness greater energy, and expand the facility
Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation at a glance Released 2018 Studio ProjectMoon Player sentiment 94% positive of 56,811 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (94% of 56,811)
Matches Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on: 2 of 5 — Story Rich, Indie
Why players like it: Management, Difficult, Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: $24.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You:Story RichSimulationGreat SoundtrackIndieVisual Novel
- 19
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Mystery, Story Rich and Detective.
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective at a glance Released 2010 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 97% positive of 8,549 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (97% of 8,549)
Matches Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on: 1 of 5 — Story Rich
Why players like it: Puzzle, Adventure, Mystery, Story Rich, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)
Shared with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You:MysteryStory RichDetectiveVisual NovelGreat SoundtrackPoint & Click
- 20
Sally Face - Episode One
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Indie and Mystery; released around the same time (2016).
An unsettling adventure following a boy with a prosthetic face. After a string of mysterious murders, Sal and his three friends discover something truly sinister casting shadows over their small town.
Sally Face - Episode One at a glance Released 2016 Studio Portable Moose Player sentiment 97% positive of 29,068 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (97% of 29,068)
Matches Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on: 2 of 5 — Story Rich, Indie
Why players like it: Story Rich, Psychological Horror, Indie, Horror, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: $2.99 — $7.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You:Story RichIndieMysteryPoint & ClickInteractive Fiction
- 21
Return of the Obra Dinn
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Detective, Mystery and Story Rich; released around the same time (2018).
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Return of the Obra Dinn at a glance Released 2018 Studio Lucas Pope Player sentiment 97% positive of 35,093 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (97% of 35,093)
Matches Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on: 2 of 5 — Story Rich, Indie
Why players like it: Detective, Mystery, Puzzle, Story Rich, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You:DetectiveMysteryStory RichIndieGreat Soundtrack
- 22
Steins;Gate 0
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Visual Novel, Story Rich and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2015).
If you can't save the one you love… How can you save humanity? Sequel to the visual novel cult classic. Experience an alternate worldline of STEINS;GATE.
Steins;Gate 0 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Mages Player sentiment 96% positive of 8,409 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (96% of 8,409)
Matches Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on: 2 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich
Why players like it: Visual Novel, Story Rich, Anime, Time Travel, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: $34.99 — $25.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You:Visual NovelStory RichGreat SoundtrackChoices MatterMystery
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Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Detective, Visual Novel and Mystery; released around the same time (2012).
Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair at a glance Released 2012 Studio Spike Chunsoft Player sentiment 96% positive of 32,628 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (96% of 32,628)
Matches Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on: 1 of 5 — Story Rich
Why players like it: Anime, Detective, Visual Novel, Mystery, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You:DetectiveVisual NovelMysteryStory RichGreat Soundtrack
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What Remains of Edith Finch
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Mystery and Indie; released around the same time (2017).
What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.
What Remains of Edith Finch at a glance Released 2017 Studio Giant Sparrow Player sentiment 96% positive of 52,603 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (96% of 52,603)
Matches Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You on: 2 of 5 — Story Rich, Indie
Why players like it: Story Rich, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator, First-Person, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: $4.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You:Story RichMysteryIndieGreat SoundtrackVisual Novel
Common questions
What game is most like Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You?
Beholder 2, on the evidence we have. It both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.