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The Observatory

You are an astronomer in The Observatory, and it's your job to search for new planets. Explore space each night through a high-powered telescope. Name and document your discoveries and come to regret your profession in this short cosmic horror story.

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Developer
Universe 24
Publisher
Universe 24
Release
October 27, 2025
279 days ago
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About the Game

You are an astronomer in The Observatory; a short first-person cosmic horror game.

Work through the night shift each week, searching for and capturing images of new planets through a high powered telescope.

Name and document your discoveries and come to regret your profession, as you soon realize
if you stare in to the abyss long enough, it stares back.

Features

Short Cosmic Horror game inspired by H.P Lovecraft and Junji Ito stories

Megalophobia

Hidden secrets and easter eggs

Atmospheric soundtrack

Play Time

15 minutes

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