The Watchers
Developed by Straight Back Games · Published by Straight Back Games
At a glance
Overview
An action, indie game by Straight Back Games, published by Straight Back Games — multi-player, co-op, online co-op, cross-platform multiplayer.
Steam’s own one-line description: “The Watchers is a haunting co-op stealth game in which 2 players take control of a brother and sister trying to uncover the truth behind their mother’s disappearance. Explore the sinister compound of a local cult and work together to evade brutal enemies. But be careful. You’re being watched.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Watchers.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | No |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 - 64 Bit
- Processor: Intel i5 or AMD equivalent (AMD FX 8500+ Series)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1GB Video RAM
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 - 64 bit
- Processor: Intel i7 or AMD equivalent (AMD FX 9500+ Series)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 4GB Video RAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported languages (14)
The Watchers FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is The Watchers?
Steam classifies The Watchers as a Action, Indie game, developed by Straight Back Games. The Watchers is a haunting co-op stealth game in which 2 players take control of a brother and sister trying to uncover the truth behind their mother’s disappearance. Explore the sinister compound of a local cult and work together to evade brutal enemies. But be careful. You’re being watched.
How much does The Watchers cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Watchers at $2.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Watchers single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Watchers: Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It’s built around multiplayer — Steam doesn’t list a dedicated single-player mode.
Is The Watchers on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Watchers for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does The Watchers support cross-platform play?
Steam tags The Watchers with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is The Watchers out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 6, 2020.
What platforms is The Watchers on?
The Watchers is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Watchers single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does The Watchers cost?
Steam lists it at $2.49.
Does The Watchers have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 15 achievements for The Watchers.
Who made The Watchers?
The Watchers is developed by Straight Back Games and published by Straight Back Games.
Where to get The Watchers
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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