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ABOVE

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86%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

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ABOVE is a single player survival platformer game with a horror theme. It was developed by EDGE and was released on June 10, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

THE SKY IS WATCHING.ABOVE is a narrative-based, atmospheric psychological horror game set entirely in broad daylight. You play as Joyce, a lone park ranger stranded beside her disabled car on a remote desert road in Idaho. The engine is dead. There is no respite. Only temporary shelter, open ground, and the growing sense that something above you is watching, listening, and waiting. Explore…

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86%Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions
  • Impressive graphics and atmospheric desert setting that create strong tension and a unique daytime horror experience.
  • Engaging sound design and voice acting that effectively build suspense and immersion.
  • Simple but effective gameplay loop involving evasion and activating power stations, with enjoyable challenge and promising concept.
  • The game is very short with limited content, leading to a feeling of incompleteness and desire for more length and depth.
  • Difficulty spikes and some gameplay mechanics (stamina system without indicator, erratic enemy behavior) can be frustrating and repetitive.
  • Some technical issues such as bugs, performance/stuttering problems, and occasional clunky controls detract from the overall experience.

  • gameplay

    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    29% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its simple yet effective mechanics, tense atmosphere, and enjoyable core loop, with features like the binocular ping adding depth. However, some reviews note repetitiveness, balance issues with stamina and monster behavior, and a lack of narrative depth, while bugs and graphical problems occasionally detract from the experience. Overall, the gameplay is solid but could benefit from more complexity and polish.

    • “I remember seeing Nope the film, this game reminds me a lot of it, its tense and mysterious, the gameplay loop is fun and solid.”
    • “The gameplay is simple, but there's always a sense of threat that keeps the tension up.”
    • “The sound design keeps you alert, and the simple survival mechanics work well once you understand them.”
    • “The audio and visuals are already there, just needs more depth in the gameplay.”
    • “The atmosphere carries it more than the gameplay, in my opinion.”
    • “Buggy, both visually and in terms of gameplay.”

  • graphics

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    64% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their stunning, realistic visuals and effective use of Unreal Engine, creating a tense and immersive atmosphere. Despite some performance issues on medium settings, the visuals significantly enhance the psychological horror experience and stand out, especially for a short or free title.

    • “The graphics look gorgeous; they used Unreal Engine to its maximum potential. It feels so real, even the camera movements.”
    • “The pacing is tight, the visuals punch way above what I expect from free titles, and the way the threat forces you to plan your route between cover is clever.”
    • “Short but very tense horror game with great visuals, strong audio, and a unique daylight setting.”

  • story

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 12% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The story is generally seen as brief and simple, with some users finding it clichéd and underdeveloped, yet the setting and concept generate curiosity and show potential for a richer narrative in the future.

    • “Good game, with a decent story.”
    • “The visuals are also very good, and even though the story is short, it makes you curious about what comes next.”
    • “So far, the game is shaping up to be a challenging experience with the early foundations of a rich storyline—or at least a very promising start.”
    • “I mean, there is a plot - as strong as straw against the nuke, but you can say you have it.”
    • “Make the simplest storyline that could exist in any game.”
    • “The game had a clichéd story that we've all heard before.”

  • atmosphere

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users consistently praise the game’s strong and immersive atmosphere, highlighting it as a key strength that enhances the overall experience. The atmosphere is noted for its tension, memorability, and identity, with voice acting further contributing to the mood.

    • “From the very start, this game builds a really strong atmosphere.”
    • “Above was a short but enjoyable demo that I liked because of its nice atmosphere, smooth gameplay, and tense feeling.”
    • “Overall though, it’s a very atmospheric and memorable game with a strong identity and a lot of potential.”

  • optimization

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The game's optimization delivers generally solid performance, achieving stable 60 FPS on a 3060 at 1440p, but still has room for improvement with better balancing and performance fixes to enhance the overall experience.

    • “Performance was solid for me: locked 60 FPS on a 3060 at 1440p.”
    • “The running seems to be better or maybe the better performance gives that feeling.”
    • “It still has room to improve with optimization, stamina display, and more interaction in the world, but the experience is worth playing for a free game.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect, especially the father/daughter ending, resonated strongly with users, being praised for its grounded, heartfelt, and believable portrayal.

    • “The father/daughter ending landed surprisingly well—grounded, emotional, and believable.”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game suffers from stability issues, including bugs that affect both visuals and gameplay, leading to a disrupted experience.

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ABOVE is a survival platformer game with horror theme. Common tags for ABOVE include first-person, aliens, psychological, exploration, psychological horror and others.

ABOVE is available on PC and Windows.

ABOVE was released on June 10, 2026.

ABOVE was developed by EDGE.

ABOVE has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked ABOVE for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

ABOVE is a single player game.

Similar games include Supernormal, ROUTINE, SCP: Fragmented Minds, Veneficium, Remothered: Tormented Fathers and others.