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Steam app 1070500 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:05 UTC

He Who Watches

Walk on walls. Manipulate gravity. Discover secrets. In this first-person puzzle game, delve deep into an ancient labyrinth of intricate conundrums, seeking an imprisoned god at the centre.

He Who Watches Steam header artwork
Bobby VandenDraknek and Friends
62playing now
6224-hour peak
84all-time peak
44average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

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July 2026

He Who Watches was released on 2 Sep, 2026.

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August 2026

He Who Watches was released on 2 Sep, 2026.

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September 2026

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October 2026

He Who Watches was released on 2 Sep, 2026.

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Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:05 UTC
App ID
1070500
Last updated
07 Sep 2026 build 25173614
Developer
Bobby Vanden
Publisher
Draknek and Friends
Release date
2 Sep, 2026
Platforms
WindowsmacOS
Download size
2.14 GB2.26 GB
Install size
8.93 GB8.96 GB
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Achievements
17

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsKeyboard Only OptionSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support

Accessibility

Camera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsPlayable without Timed InputSave AnytimeStereo Sound

Popular tags

First-PersonPuzzlePuzzle Platformer3D PlatformerDungeon CrawlerPhysics3DLogicDifficultSokobanControllerSurrealDark FantasyMysteryAtmosphericAdventureStylizedSingleplayerStory RichLore-Rich
About this gameFull description from Steam
He Who Watches is an atmospheric first-person puzzle game that tasks you with navigating a seemingly impossible structure. Grapple with spatial reasoning and shifts in perspective to solve mind-bending puzzle chambers in a mysterious puzzle-platformer where every surface is a possible pathway. Your bow is not a weapon, but a puzzle-solving tool used to manipulate your environment. Together with a single, magical arrow, you can open doors, move blocks, activate switches, and pull yourself across gaps with its magical chain. Walk on walls. Walk on ceilings. Shift gravity as you slip between these planes, creating chain reactions to find the correct path forward. Patience and persistence are key to unlocking each solution. What lies at the heart of this ancient labyrinth? How vast is this enigmatic structure? He Who Watches is full of secret paths, hidden mechanics, and cryptic symbols that invite you to look closer. Seek the imprisoned god at the centre. He is waiting. Created by solo developer Bobby Vanden Published by puzzle specialists Draknek & Friends Solve over 100 handcrafted puzzles, each one more demanding than the last Seek guidance when stuck, with a playable hint system For the curious, investigate secrets that lurk in every nook and cranny No generative AI was used in development.
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS10Violência
IGRS13Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 Processor: 2.4 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 970 DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 9 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: 2.4 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 1070 DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 5 GB available space

macOS

Minimum: OS: macOS Big Sur Processor: Apple M1 Memory: 4 GB RAM Storage: 9 GB available space Recommended: OS: macOS Big Sur Processor: Apple M1 Memory: 4 MB RAM Storage: 9 MB available space

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:
Supported languages12 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Dutch
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

17 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
PortholeAchievement
Center PointAchievement
Glyph OneAchievement
Glyph ThreeAchievement
Glyph TwoAchievement
Complete the CycleAchievement
MasteryAchievement
WispAchievement
Break the CycleAchievement
WormholeHidden achievement

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13 developer announcements, Apr 2023 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC

September

  1. Over a week of He Who Watches! Thank you!

    It’s been a little over a week since we launched He Who Watches and we wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has bought and played the game, written a review, and helped spread the news of its release! Praise for He Who WatchesWe’ve…

    RachelW
  2. He Who Watches | Patch Notes

    Hey folks,A big thank you to everyone for playing and supporting the game thus far! It's been really exciting seeing everyone's reviews and responses, and we hear you about the difficulty! So, we've updated the game with some tweaks that…

    Patch notes
  3. He Who Watches is OUT NOW! 🏹👁️

    Bow and arrow at the ready! He Who Watches is OUT NOW!To celebrate the game’s release, we’ve made a special ‘talky’ launch trailer! The gravity-shifting in our game can be a little overwhelming, so we thought we should make something a…

    RachelW

August

  1. He Who Watches - Out Next Week! 👁️🏹

    Get your bow and arrow ready! He Who Watches is out in one week!We're in the final stages of getting everything ready for launch day, but we would really appreciate your help with the final push! Wishlisting the game and downloading the…

    RachelW
  2. Release Date Announcement

    We’re incredibly excited to announce that He Who Watches launches on Steam September 2, 2026!Delve deep into a mind-bending dungeon full of puzzles and secrets🏹Traverse walls and ceilings to solve puzzles by shifting blocks with a magical…

    RachelW

July

  1. We're at Glasgow Indie Games Fest with He Who Watches!

    Hello all! We'll be at Glasgow Indie Games Fest on the 11th & 12th of July with a playable demo for He Who Watches!The Glasgow Independent Games Festival is a celebration of indie games from Scotland and around the world. A big thank you to…

    RachelW

May

  1. Cerebral Puzzle Showcase 2026 - Updated Demo and Thinky Direct Trailer

    Hello all - Cerebral Puzzle Showcase starts today and He Who Watches is in it with a newly updated demo! 🏹 The hint system has been improved and better integrated into the world 🏹 Added support for eleven new languages 🏹 Various polish and…

    zerofiftyone

March

  1. Updated Demo & Exciting Publisher Announcement

    Hey folks - sorry for the lack of updates, but I am here with excellent news: He Who Watches has a publisher! And not just any publisher, Draknek & Friends!If you're reading this it's very likely you already know some of their games, but…

    zerofiftyone

November

  1. Release Delay

    Hi folks,Sorry it has been a minute! It's been an incredibly busy time finishing up the game and preparing for release. I originally announced that He Who Watches would come out in Fall 2025, and as you may have guessed (considering that…

    Danga

May

  1. Cerebral Puzzle Showcase 2024 - Demo Release!

    Hello all - The 2024 edition of Cerebral Puzzle Showcase starts today and we're in it with a brand new demo! This month has been massive for thinky/puzzle game releases, and I'm excited to join the crowd with this demo! If you've played the…

    Danga

August

  1. Cerebral Puzzle Showcase & Tiny Teams Festivals!

    Hello puzzlers! We are super excited to be a part of both the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase and Tiny Teams festivals this week! There's a new demo ready that is hot off the press. Please do check out the games in both of these festivals, as…

    Danga

April

  1. Minor Update 0.1.36

    0.1.36 Brings some quality-of-life changes, and replaces a particularly frustrating level. Added ability to hold the undo button for subsequent presses. Added a new reset button to instantly reset to the beginning of the level. Replaced the…

    Patch notes
  2. Public Demo Release for Steam's Puzzle Fest!

    The demo for He Who Watches is now live! This demo is an early access sneak peek at what we're working on and includes the first 15 levels of the game. There are 12 main levels and 3 hidden bonus levels. Things are definitely subject to…

    Danga

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