Beholder is an adventure game developed by Alawar Entertainment. The game is set in a totalitarian society where the player takes control of Carl, a state-appointed landlord. As Carl, you have to spy on the tenants and receive orders from the government. However, the player has the power to decide whether or not to follow the orders.

In Beholder, players can eavesdrop, bug the apartments of tenants, search through their personal items, and complete quests given by the higher ups. The game has a moral choice system that takes note of every action and decision players make. Each decision will have consequences that will determine the game's multiple endings. The tenants have their own personalities, appearances, conditions, and issues. It's up to the player to empathize with their lives or follow orders.