Observe

About Observe

Observe is a single player puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Robin van der Horst and was released on December 12, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Forgotten in ominous rooms, you wander, you look and you solve. Collaborate with yourself to change the past, future and present by replaying your mistakes and creating new ones in this single-player puzzle game. Help your future self to push through, crack puzzles and explore the ethereal. Without yourself, you are left behind. The game world consists of multiple worlds, each of which is made…

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

Unique and engaging puzzle mechanics involving cooperation with past selves and time manipulation, offering a fresh and challenging gameplay experience.
Well-designed levels that encourage creative problem-solving and revisiting earlier puzzles for new interactions, culminating in a complex and rewarding final challenge.
Immersive atmosphere with appealing art style and music that enhance the thoughtful and quiet thematic experience.

Control scheme can be awkward and frustrating, particularly the simultaneous movement and observation mechanics causing accidental mistakes.
Replaying puzzle segments due to timing or order errors can be tedious, with some puzzles requiring repeated trial and error that may hinder flow.
The final puzzle's open-ended nature with many solutions can feel anticlimactic and less satisfying compared to earlier challenges.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43% positive mentions, 57% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its unique, clever mechanics centered on time manipulation and cooperation with past and future selves, offering well-balanced, creative puzzles. It delivers a fresh, immersive experience enhanced by a fitting atmosphere and thoughtful design, making it highly engaging for fans of indie puzzle games.
- “The mechanics are so interesting and unique, and the puzzles are all the right level of challenging.”
- “It’s a clever indie puzzle game built around time manipulation and cooperating with your past and future self, and the core mechanic feels fresh and well thought out.”
- “The mechanics using light and your previous plays from other rooms are very creative in many sections.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The graphics are simple and fitting for a puzzle game, with an enjoyable art style that, while not visually striking, complements the polished mechanics and enhances the overall experience.
- “The graphics and art style as well as the polished mechanics make me want to play more.”
- “I've also enjoyed the art style, even if it's nothing extremely visually outstanding.”
- “Graphics are simple, as every puzzle game should be, so nothing much to expect there.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The story enhances immersion with its atmospheric, quiet, and ominous tone, effectively reinforcing the gameplay through a fitting theme of regret. While it uses complex language, it contributes to a unique and engaging narrative experience.
- “The art, music, and storytelling contribute to a sense of immersion that reinforces the incredibly fun and unique gameplay.”
- “The atmosphere is quiet and ominous, and the theme of regret fits the gameplay surprisingly well instead of just being background story.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The atmosphere is quiet and ominous, effectively reinforcing the game's theme of regret and enhancing the overall experience. It offers a thoughtful, atmospheric ambiance that complements its indie puzzle and time-based mechanics, making it highly engaging for fans of those genres.
- “The atmosphere is quiet and ominous, and the theme of regret fits the gameplay surprisingly well instead of just being background story.”
- “If you like indie puzzle games, time-based mechanics, and atmospheric, thoughtful experiences, this one is definitely worth playing!”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music, along with the art and storytelling, significantly enhances immersion, complementing the game's fun and unique gameplay experience.
- “The art, music, and storytelling contribute to a sense of immersion that reinforces the incredibly fun and unique gameplay.”