Beholder

Beholder is a single-player strategy and landlord simulation game with elements of stealth and moral choice.

Set in a totalitarian state, the player takes the role of Carl Stein, a newly appointed landlord placed in charge of a government-owned apartment building. Installed by the Ministry of Allocation, Carl’s official duty is to house tenants and maintain order, but his true assignment is to secretly monitor the residents. Using hidden cameras, snooping through possessions, and gathering reports, the player must identify potential subversives and decide how to handle their activities.

The main mechanics revolve around surveillance and management of the building. Carl can install cameras in apartments, search through belongings, and observe tenant behavior to collect information. Each piece of evidence contributes to dossiers and reports, which can be sent to the authorities to fulfill state directives. At the same time, Carl must manage repairs, assign rooms, and respond to the needs of the residents to keep the building functional.