Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You is a Adventure, Simulation game from Osmotic Studios with a 91% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Osmotic Studios
- Release year
- 2016
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $2.49
- Review signal
- 91% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows XP SP2+ Processor: 2.0 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GPU: DirectX 9 compatible DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 3 GB available space
- Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Tested on Mac OS X 10.10.5 Processor: 2.0 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GPU: OpenGL 3.2+ Storage: 3 GB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Tested on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Processor: 2.0 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GPU: OpenGL 3.2+ Storage: 3 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You is worth a closer look if you want narrative mystery, replayable, exploration, and short game.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, narrative mystery, replayable, and exploration.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
Steam review snapshots
A different and short game to try something new.Gameplay consists of identifying relevant “datachunks” and uploading them into official investigation dossiers.Multiple endings and branching consequences encourage replayability, as players can explore how different ethical approaches alter the narrative.Sound design is similarly restrained, using subtle cues rather than dramatic music to maintain an atmosphere of quiet tension and bureaucratic detachment.Why it fits
Good for players who want a short, atmospheric story with exploration and replayable narrative mystery. It stands out for its strong atmosphere, narrative mystery, exploration, and compact length.
Who might skip it
Skip it if you want a long, mechanics-heavy game or a lighter mood.