Beholder 2 on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

You are an intern at the central ministry of a totalitarian state with your whole career ahead of you. Work your way up the ladder by scheming against employees, spying on your boss, and completing paperwork. Or do you turn against the state and expose corruption. The choice is still yours to make!

Beholder 2 is a dystopian , choices matter and strategy game developed by Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games) and published by Alawar.
Released on December 04th 2018 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 8 languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Russian, German, Korean, Polish, Spanish - Spain and Turkish.

It has received 6,876 reviews of which 6,026 were positive and 850 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 17.49€ on Steam, but you can find it for 1.00€ on Instant Gaming.


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System requirements

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Windows
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required)
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4 GHz, AMD FX 8120 @ 3.1 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GT 630 / 650m, AMD Radeon HD6570 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible
  • Additional Notes: ADDITIONAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Loyalty to the System! Devotion to the State! Trust in the infallibility of the Wise Leader! Basic Bureaucracy skills.
MacOS
  • OS: MacOSX 10.10 or higher
  • Processor: 2nd Generation Intel Core i5, 2.6 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 630/AMD Radeon HD 6750 (512 MB)
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: ADDITIONAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Loyalty to the System! Devotion to the State! Trust in the infallibility of the Wise Leader! Basic Bureaucracy skills.
Linux
  • OS: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS with the latest updates
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4 GHz, AMD FX 8120 @ 3.1 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GT 630/650m, AMD Radeon HD6570 or equivalent
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: ADDITIONAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Loyalty to the System! Devotion to the State! Trust in the infallibility of the Wise Leader! Basic Bureaucracy skills.

User reviews & Ratings

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March 2025
one of my favorite games ever. i enjoyed beholder 1 and 3 but this game felt so much better and more interesting. I did multiple play throughs and was able to get 100% completion. enjoyed every minute and would recommend
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Nov. 2024
All Hail the Supreme Leader! Beholder 2 presents a polished adventure experience steeped in a dark, oppressive atmosphere. Players assume the role of Evan Redgrave, a new employee at a totalitarian Ministry, where the narrative unfolds amidst bureaucratic intrigue and personal mystery. The game excels in storytelling, offering a multitude of choices that enhance replayability and keep the plot engaging. However, the gameplay is marred by frustrating and repetitive mini-games, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. For those who appreciate rich narratives and the freedom to forge their own path within a game, Beholder 2 is a compelling choice.
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Nov. 2024
the game is a big upgrade over the original in my opinion, but there is a constant need to save as frequently as possible in order to not get screwed. i do love the mocking tone of the game and how it makes fun of every selection in the aisle in terms of ideology. the creators are clearly well-versed in literature regarding political theory such as communism, marxism, & totalitarianism. the constant need to save for worst possible outcomes and severe over-reliance on loading screens in between gameplay segments are my biggest complaints but this basically does everything you could ask for in terms of a sequel to the original beholder.
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June 2024
The game starts out slow and monotonous as all bureaucratic jobs do, But it escalates fairly quickly. some advice. Save often, pay your bills and don't piss off the regime .. There is 0/10 replay-ability in this game but watch out for the twist on the final floor of the ministry it will catch you off guard. Likely it will hit home with the state of politics in the world.
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June 2024
I do like this game, its got its moments, it tries to make you take hard choices to try to get to the top in a place that would be horrifying to work for. However, considering all of this I don't like how that if you were the kindest or the most cruel person on earth, all of your choices still intersect on one point. And on top of that, to get the proper ending for the game, you need to do something that could be easily overlooked at the start of the game.
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Beholder 2
8.5
6,026
850
Online players
13
Developer
Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)
Publisher
Alawar
Release 04 Dec 2018
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