Osmotic Studios

Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You

Using the new governmental security program that has the power to survey the online presence of every person in The Nation, you investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences…

Released: 27 October 2016
Developer: Osmotic Studios
Publisher: Surprise Attack Games
Engine: Unity
Perspective: Text
Age rating: PEGI 12 · ESRB T
Metacritic: 77/100
Steam recommendations: 8,887
Platforms: Linux · Android · PC (Microsoft Windows) · iOS · Mac · Nintendo Switch
Genres: Simulator · Adventure · Indie · Visual Novel
Also known as: Orwell
Estimated owners: 1,000,000–2,000,000 (est.)

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Player rating: 86
Critic rating: 143
Ratings counted: 90.3%
Steam reviews: 27
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Crossplay System requirements 4 GB RAM Download size 3.0 GB Steam Deck Playable Player counts 53

Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You

The story

Big Brother has arrived - and it’s you. Investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences… Orwell is a new governmental security program that has the power to survey the online presence of every person in The Nation. It can monitor all personal communications and access any computer. To preserve the privacy of citizens, human researchers examine the data Orwell finds and decide which pieces of information should be passed on to the security forces, and which should be rejected. Selected from thousands of candidates, you are Orwell’s first human researcher. And when a terror attack rocks the Nation’s capital city of Bonton, Orwell, and you, are immediately put to the test. Starting with a single person of interest, you'll help the security forces build out and profile a network of potential culprits. But are these people really terrorists? What does the information you reveal to Orwell say about them? What if you find out things about them that not even their loved ones know? What is the real price of maintaining the security that the Nation is yearning for? Key Features Investigate the digital lives of citizens. Search web pages, scour through social media posts, dating site profiles, news articles and blogs to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Invade the private lives of suspects. Listen in on chat communications, read personal emails, hack PCs, pull medical files, make connections. Find the information you need to know. Determine the relevance of information. Only the information you provide will be seen by the security forces and acted upon. You decide what gets seen and what does not, influencing how the suspects will be perceived. Secure the freedom of the Nation. Find the terrorists so the citizens of the Nation can sleep safe, knowing Orwell is watching over them. MATURE CONTENT WARNING Please note, Orwell includes mature language at multiple points throughout the game as well as mature themes and is not suitable for younger players.

Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You

How long to beat

Main story: 6 h
Main + extras: 6.5 h
Completionist: 8 h

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Game modes

Single player

Themes

Science fiction
Thriller
Drama
Mystery

Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You

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Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You

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Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You

Reviews and languages

90.3% of 15,523 Steam reviews are positive. Valve labels that “Very Positive”.

13 languages in the interface, 1 of them with full voice acting. English is supported, with full voice acting.

Publisher's content notice

This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages. It includes depictions of violence and crime and handles political topics such as extremism.

Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You