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I'm on Observation Duty 2

2020

Should you play it?

Your job is to monitor live surveillance camera footage and spot anomalies in the monitored rooms. Anomalies range from furniture movement to otherworldly intruders. When you spot an anomaly you have to file a report to fix it. You will need sharp eyes and good memory to survive the entire night.

What works

  • Unique spot-the-difference horror gameplay
  • Challenging and addictive observation mechanics
  • Two distinct map styles
  • Low price and good value
  • Atmospheric sound design

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited content with only two levels
  • Some anomalies are too subtle or frustrating
  • Color graphics reduce horror atmosphere for some
  • Presence of nudity and sexual content
  • Lack of customization and social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • I'm on Observation Duty 3

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  • Dead Signal

  • SCP: Observer

  • CAPTURED

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Less violent

Games that feels like I'm on Observation Duty 2 but with less combat and destruction

  • Paragnosia

  • False Dream

  • Stairway

  • PEXIT 8

  • 50 Floors: The Paranormal Investigators Prologue

  • Not The Robots

More social

Games that feels like I'm on Observation Duty 2 but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • I'm on Observation Duty 4

  • I'm on Observation Duty 5

  • I'm on Observation Duty

  • I'm on Observation Duty 6

  • I'm on Observation Duty 7

  • Sneak Thief

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I'm on Observation Duty 2: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Relaxation.

Last update: 21/08/2026