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The Demo has arrived – report for duty

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.

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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

Beholder: Conductor is Papers, Please meets the Golden Idol series

The latest from Alawar is a spin-off from the previous Beholder games. The first had you be a landlord in a totalitarian country, the second had you work in their central ministry and now this next game has you work as a train conductor.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/beholder-conductor-is-papers-please-meets-the-golden-idol-series/

Focus, Work, Observe with Beholder Soundscapes

A new directive from the Ministry: music should help you focus, not distract. That’s why we’ve prepared a Beholder ambient music compilation featuring themes from the entire Beholder series. 30 minutes of atmospheric soundscapes – perfect for your commute, a short break, or quiet observation.

Access the Ministry-approved music here:
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Listening is permitted.

Playtest Results

A massive thank you to the incredible 11,000 players who joined the playtest for Beholder: Conductor! Your engagement and support have been truly incredible. From monitoring passengers to executing directives from above, you’ve proven yourself a skilled conductor in the world of Beholder: Conductor.



Let’s take a look at some of the incredible highlights from the playtest:
  • 11,000 unique players participated, with the median playtime clocked in at 46 minutes.
  • Over 6,000 surveys were filled out, giving us invaluable insights to make the game even better.
  • 80,100 wishlists addition (total) – and we hope this number will continue to grow as more players discover Beholder: Conductor!

[h3]What’s Next? [/h3]
We’re excited to announce that Beholder: Conductor will return with an updated demo during the upcoming Steam Next Fest! While we’re keeping the details under wraps for now, you can expect a sharper, more refined experience based on the feedback you’ve shared.

Once again, thank you for your support and for being a part of this journey.

Add Beholder: Conductor to your wishlist if you haven’t already, and stay tuned as we prepare to deliver the Determination Bringer straight to Steam Next Fest, right on schedule:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2825530/Beholder_Conductor/



All Aboard the Determination Bringer – Playtest is Now Live!

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:
  1. Visit the Beholder: Conductor Steam page.
  2. Click “Request Access” to join the playtest.
  3. Play the game and make sure no one is smuggling anything forbidden aboard the Determination Bringer.
  4. 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 gameplay moments with the community on our Discord server or Steam forum. We can’t wait to hear what you think!

The train is leaving the station – are you ready to take your seat?

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2825530/Beholder_Conductor