- Beholder: Conductor Out Now! - 23 April 2025
The Ministry is pleased to announce Beholder: Conductor is now officially available on Steam! You’ve been appointed the senior conductor of the Determination Bringer, the country’s legendary train — where every decision you make on board matters. What is Beholder: Conductor? It’s a spin-off of the Beholder series — a narrative-driven game where you monitor passengers, enforce the law (or bend it), complete secret missions, and uncover hidden agendas — all while riding a train that everyone’s watching. Spy, search, report... or don’t. Just remember: someone is always watching you too. The choices you make throughout the game shape the story — your loyalty, your silence, or your betrayal will all lead to multiple endings. Will you follow orders, or take matters into your own hands? Spotted a bug or something that doesn’t look right? Help us maintain order by filling out the bug report for…
- Beholder: Conductor — Release Date Reveal - 1 April 2025
Beholder: Conductor will be leaving the station and launching April 23rd on Steam. In this spin-off in the Beholder series, you step into the role of a senior conductor on the legendary Determination Bringer train, tasked with monitoring passengers, enforcing strict regulations, and completing high-stakes Ministry assignments that could determine their future. The train is preparing for a long and thrilling journey across the country. Your responsibilities include readying the compartments, welcoming the passengers, and enforcing order throughout the route. You will meet people from all corners of the nation. Hear their stories. And decide — who deserves to ride on, and who will be removed from the train. As your loyalty to the Ministry deepens, you will unlock access to secret missions that offer rewards and opportunities for promotion. But beware – the journey is filled with risks, in…
- The Beholder: Conductor demo has arrived – report for duty - 19 February 2025
By order of the Ministry, The Beholder: Conductor demo has been authorized for public access. Your cooperation is mandatory. Citizens, your unwavering compliance during the playtest phase has been noted and recorded. The Ministry has enacted critical revisions to ensure absolute order and control. Prepare to experience heightened efficiency in service to the State. Revised Operational Directives: Gamepad support added. Enforce the Ministry’s will with full controller support. Less harsh time pressure. More time to observe, decide, and act – use it wisely. Polished and improved. Numerous bugs have been fixed, and the game is now smoother than before. Submit your reports to the Ministry to further enhance State control. Wishlist Beholder: Conductor to receive future directives. Failure to comply may result in missing your train: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2825530/Beholder_Conductor
- All Aboard the Determination Bringer – Beholder: Conductor Playtest is Now Live - 16 December 2024
Calling all conductors and loyal servants of the Ministry! The Beholder: Conductor playtest has finally launched, and now it’s your turn to take the conductor’s seat. Monitor passengers, report incidents, and carry out vital Ministry directives aboard the legendary Determination Bringer. Your choices matter, and they’ll shape the destiny of this journey! HOW TO JOIN THE PLAYTEST: Visit the Beholder: Conductor Steam page. Click “Request Access” to join the playtest. Play the game and make sure no one is smuggling anything forbidden aboard the Determination Bringer. Share your feedback and report it via the in-game survey. Please note that this is an early version of the game, so you may encounter bugs or unexpected issues. Your feedback is critical in helping us refine the gameplay experience and ensure every choice you make feels impactful. Feel free to discuss, stream, and share your g…
- Beholder: Conductor – teaser trailer, new screenshots and upcoming playtest! - 4 December 2024
Step aboard and get a glimpse of the first teaser trailer for the game, where loyalty, vigilance, and split-second decisions shape the lives of the passengers. Monitor them, report incidents, and carry out secret assignments for the Ministry: But the most exciting news? The Ministry of Secret Developments proudly announces that the Determination Bringer is fully prepared for its maiden test voyage. The cars are coupled, the engine is fired up, and the compartments are ready to welcome their first passengers. The train’s first stop is the playtest on Steam this December! This is your chance to take the conductor’s seat and shape the future of Beholder: Conductor. Step aboard by joining our Discord. Check out the new screenshots on the game’s Steam page and make sure that you wishlist Beholder: Conductor on Steam to stay updated on when the playtest starts: https://store.steampowered.com/…
- Beholder 3 Daily Deal - 17 November 2024
We’re excited to announce that Beholder 3 is part of a special Daily Deal, available until November 28th! Get a 75% discount and take on the role of Frank Schwarz, a former Ministry employee turned undercover government spy. Break into tenants' apartments, gather evidence. Eliminate anyone standing in your boss's way – all while scheming against colleagues to reclaim your old life and navigate a dangerous web of power struggles. Don’t miss this offer and a chance to become a state-appointed landlord and decide whether to follow orders or side with the oppressed: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1570070/Beholder_3/
- Announcing Beholder: Conductor, a Beholder series spin-off! - 21 February 2024
The legendary series is back! You have been appointed as the senior Conductor, the most crucial figure on the legendary train – Determination Bringer. Become the face of justice, loyalty, and order – monitor passengers, report incidents, and execute Ministry assignments with the precision of a true patriot. Remember: the conductor’s word is law. Add Beholder: Conductor to your wishlist to stay informed about news, development progress and the announcement date: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2825530/Beholder_Conductor Join our Discord to connect with other passengers, exchange theories, and have a great time. Please, take your seats – the Determination Bringer is departing!
- Update 1.1.1 - 1 June 2023
Greetings, citizens! Are you ready for a new update? List of changes: Added the sound of a trumpet playing in a certain scenario with Frank's son. Changed the spot for a dialogue with the policeman in the “Kim's hideout” quest. Now, instead of sometimes happening inside the apartment, it always takes place by the staircase. Changed the behavior of Thomas Noller, the ministry employee. He now brings money to the correct place if the player blackmails him from a computer in Frank's apartment. Fixed an issue with the “Camp Grenada” achievement. The game now counts the correct flag on the right flagpole in the “Show your true colors” quest even if the flag on the left flagpole is raised too. Fixed an issue with disappearing quest steps in the “The Reform” quest. Fixed an issue with notifications about the quest completion popping up multiple times. Fixed an issue with Gerhardt Günzel behavi…
- Beholder series sale, Beholder 3 major update, and Steam Deck support - 27 May 2023
Psst… Attention all budding spies and nosy neighbors! 🕵🏼 Beholder series sale is ON! Get ready to dive into the world of secrets and surveillance with mind-blowing discounts: Beholder – 86% Blissful Sleep – 74% Beholder 2 – 85% Beholder 3 – 60% And that's not all! Beholder 3 just received a major update with plenty of changes, making it even more thrilling than before! Check out the full list of changes here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1570070/view/3695811997047881826 🕹 What's more, Beholder 3 now comes with FULL STEAM DECK SUPPORT, so you can spy on the go and uncover secrets wherever you are! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1570070/Beholder_3 Unlock the world of secrets and intrigue! Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the Beholder series at an attractive price. Happy spying! 👓
- Major Update 1.1 - 24 May 2023
Hello, citizens! Have you missed us? We are back to introduce a grand new update to you. First things first: we added two new launch options for gaming preferences based on your hardware. Now players can choose between: Default Beholder 3 launch option (using Unity’s Universal Render Pipeline) designed for low and mid performance machines – it ensures smooth gameplay and optimal performance on hardware with lower capabilities. Beholder 3 using High Definition Render Pipeline for high-performance machines and more demanding hardware, providing a better picture quality. List of changes (may contain spoilers): Added French language support. Added Turkish language support. Added several missing hints to gamepad controls. Added several missing quest steps. Added the possibility to scroll through graphic settings with a gamepad. Added an alternative way to complete the “Tit for tat” quest. Yo…
- Wall World, a new game by Alawar, is now available! - 5 April 2023
Wall World is finally OUT on PC! 🔥🔥🔥 Wall World is a mining rogue-lite with tower defense elements. Explore procedurally generated mines and discover fantastical biomes, find resources and technologies for purchasing valuable upgrades, fight off hordes of aggressive monsters using your mobile base and uncover the secret of the Wall! Don't miss out the chance to experience Wall World! Buy the game now on our Steam page and get a 15% discount: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2187290/Wall_World
- Alawar Games at Steam Spring Sale - 16 March 2023
The Steam Spring Sale is a great time for a little refresh of your Steam library, with a chance to find savings on games across all genres. Save 75% on Alawar Complete Bundle – a digital collection of all our games! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/10845 ☎️ Beholder - 85% off 🐈 Beholder - Blissful Sleep - 70% off 🏛 Beholder 2 - 80% off 👔 Beholder 3 - 55% off ❄️ Distrust - 84% off 🐒 Do Not Feed the Monkeys - 72% off 🚀 I am not a Monster - 78% off 💀 Necrosmith - 35% off 💻 Song of Farca - 65% off 👾 Space Robinson - 75% off 🦾 They Always Run - 70% off And don’t forget to wishlist Wall World and Necrosmith, our upcoming games! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2187290/Wall_World/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2277320/Necrosmith_2/
- Alawar announces Necrosmith 2 💀🔨2️⃣ - 6 March 2023
Like a dead man reanimated by dark sorcery, the necromancer simulator is back! Assemble your undead from different body parts, combining the abilities of various fantasy races, and give them the ability to overcome obstacles. Explore a procedurally generated world at night and fight your way through hordes of enemies during the day. Give your tower a unique look, get technomagic upgrades and take titans under control. Start a new, for lack of a better word, life. Necrosmith 2 is coming 2023. The talking cat is coming back too. Wishlist and follow us for development updates 👇 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2277320/Necrosmith_2/
- Alawar Premium Games Sale - 22 February 2023
This day marks the start of the huge sale of all of our titles. We're offering up to 85% off, so if you or someone of your friends wanted to try our games, there are plenty of bargains to be grabbed. ☎️ Serve the state in Beholder. The entire franchise is on sale until 03/09, with an 85% discount on Beholder, 70% on Blissful Sleep DLC, 80% on Beholder 2 and 50% on Beholder 3. ❄️ Survive arctic night in Distrust, while it's 85% off. If you can, of course. 💀 Become the most powerful necromancer in Necrosmith. You might find an interesting turn on the phrase "spare parts". And don’t forget to grab its soundtrack! They're both on sale with a 33% discount. 👾 Find answers to what happened in the Colony Base in Space Robinson. Sweet beats of this game is also discounted. Base game is 70% off, while its soundtrack is 65% off. 🦾 Become a bounty hunter in They Always Run (well, who wouldn’t ru…
- Wall World - New game demo from Alawar is out now - 2 February 2023
Mine, fight, upgrade & explore in Wall World. New demo is now available with the full game coming this year. Wall World is a mining rogue-lite with tower defense elements where you will be exploring the mysterious Wall on your giant robot spider. Mine for valuable resources, upgrade your equipment to fight off hordes of monsters, and discover exotic biomes in-between attacks. Will you be able to survive and learn the secrets of the World Wall? https://youtu.be/DYHQezOlvh8 The latest Wall World demo features updated controls and digging mechanics, new enemy types and locations, lots of balance tweaks and general improvements, as well as improved robot engine perk and many other things. Check it out now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2187290/Wall_World/
- Steam Summer Sale 2022 - 24 June 2022
Attention, the first directive of summer 2022: sales weeks are announced from June 23rd to July 7th! During this time, all citizens are to receive up to 85% discounts on the Beholder series. https://store.steampowered.com/app/475550 https://store.steampowered.com/app/616950 https://store.steampowered.com/app/761620 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1570070 https://store.steampowered.com/app/977770/Beholder__Official_Short_Film/ Moreover, our Ministry of Bundles showed a categorically high production efficiency! Now we are ready to present you two bundles full of games where all your decisions have consequences, with intrigues and lies waiting you around every corner: The Dark Times Bundle, which in addition to Beholder 3 contains following games: Through the Darkest of Times, a historical resistance strategy game, focusing on conveying the somber mood of the period and the very real st…
- Update 1.0.9 - 29 April 2022
Greetings, citizens! To make your weekend work days more efficient, we have prepared a Friday update 🎈 List of changes: Fixed a bug in the "On the rise" quest Fixed an issue with Kim's arrest in "The Letter" quest Fixed an issue with logging into Lotte's office Fixed an issue with a police officer and an arrested colleague getting stuck in the Ministry Fixed an issue where Frank could walk through the shelving in the shredder room on the ground floor of the Ministry Fixed an issue where Frank could walk through the delivery box in the Ministry Removed the automatic start of the "Enemies of the state" quest Other minor fixes Remember to join the official Discord server: https://discord.gg/beholder 👁🗨 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1570070
- Beholder Weeklong Deal - 11 April 2022
Attention, citizens of the Greatest Union, it's a Beholder Weeklong Deal - save up to 85%! The Ministry of Sales’ report on discounts: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1570070/Beholder_3 https://store.steampowered.com/app/761620/Beholder_2 https://store.steampowered.com/app/475550/Beholder https://store.steampowered.com/app/616950 Offer ends April 18th. Glory to the Great Leader! Remember to join the official Discord server: https://discord.gg/beholder 👁🗨
- Update 1.0.8 - 5 April 2022
Citizens! We have prepared for you another big Beholder 3 update 🚨 List of changes: Added many graphic customization options Added VSync support Added a new animation for Annemarie Pinkert of calling her daughter Added a new animation for Tina Günzel of playing the violin from time to time Removed Bruno Zweig from the final dialogue with Stephen Huberts Fixed an issue with Emma Grundig just talking about the concert, the dialogue options are visible after that dialogue again Fixed an issue where you could give several cameras to Wolf Henker during the "Sound of Progress" quest, the dialogue about the camera will be played only once When the "Youthful Exuberance" quest fails while Wolf and Ulrike are standing outside, they return to their flat When reporting Ernst Müller, his "angry" dialogue won't play forever anymore, you can talk to him after that conversation again Ida Weckert now d…
- Update 1.0.7 - 28 March 2022
The newest Beholder 3 update is already available for download ⏰ List of changes: Added various animation sounds Added improved secret door lock picking animations Fixed PlayStation controllers not being detected correctly when Steam Input Configuration Support was enabled Fixed an issue where subtitles would overlap in the intro Fixed an issue where dialogues with the guard are triggered after loading Fixed an issue where dialogue options with the police enforcer showed $nil instead of the right value Fixed an issue where receiving a call from Lotte after a certain story event was possible, breaking subsequent dialogues Fixed an issue where popups would display the wrong quest step when the quest is hidden Frank now plays a sitting animation whenever filing a report or profile in Frank's office Frank now plays an animation when scanning a keycard at the scanner in the ministry for the…
