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Im on Observation Duty

steam

Rainbow Studios

Genre: Surveillance Anomaly Horror

Game Overview

I'm on Observation Duty tasks players with monitoring security camera feeds across a house and flagging anomalies before a time limit expires. The series extends to eight entries. GPA scores it high on Horror and Puzzle — the anomaly detection mechanic applied to static surveillance footage rather than first-person traversal.

Game Characteristics

Puzzle

75%

Horror

70%

Dystopian Setting

65%

Dark

55%

Existential Themes

50%

Graphics

40%

Player profile fit

Recommended for: Beginner to Advanced players (A score of 50 or higher indicates a good fit.)

Beginner

55 ✓

Intermediate

65 ✓

Advanced

55 ✓

Keywords

監視カメラ視点異変探しの源流series entry固定視点型深夜勤務設定

Gameplay Profile Chart

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Puzzle

75%

Horror

70%

Dystopian Setting

65%

Dark

55%

Existential Themes

50%

Graphics

40%

Top 8 Tags — Radar Chart

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About "Im on Observation Duty"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

I'm on Observation Duty（アイム・オン・オブザベーション・デューティ） leads with its Surveillance Anomaly Horror identity, anchored by the core feel of "I'm on Observation Duty tasks players with monitoring security camera feeds across a house and flagging anomalies befo…." The headline profile reads Puzzle 75% / Horror 70% / Dystopian Setting 65%, making it a strong pick for fans of Puzzle and Horror. Accessible enough for newcomers while offering enough depth to satisfy veterans.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "I'm on Observation Duty（アイム・オン・オブザベーション・デューティ）" by using its feel of 監視カメラ視点, 異変探しの源流, and series entry as the primary lens, weighting Puzzle and Horror most heavily. Top similar titles include "Backrooms: The Project（バックルームズ・ザ・プロジェクト）", "アムネジア：ザ・ダーク・ディセント（Amnesia: The Dark Descent）", "スコーン（Scorn）".