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Don't Go Up There

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79%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

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Don't Go Up There is a single player role playing game with horror, fantasy and mystery themes. It was developed by FishHearWithFishEars and was released on February 20, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Releases February 21st. . There is a mountain that towers over a wasteland. .  Schubert never has had any interest in much other than sleeping and barricading himself in trash, until the sanctity of his garbage dump is disturbed by a violent woodland dog. So, Schubert decides to try to find a solution to his dog issues. On his zig zagging travels he meets locals to the towering mountain, and t…

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
music4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Unique, surreal, and trippy art style with hand-drawn visuals that create a distinct and memorable world.
  • Outstanding and fitting soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere and overall experience.
  • Short but charming narrative with quirky characters and a strong sense of personality.
  • The game is very short, lasting around 30 minutes, which leaves some players wanting more content and deeper exploration.
  • Gameplay mechanics are minimal and simplistic, sometimes feeling more like exploration with limited challenge.
  • Some segments, like an included minigame, may feel out of place or underdeveloped, impacting overall cohesion.

  • music

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    57% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in this game is consistently praised for being groovy, captivating, and perfectly complementing the surreal and whimsical atmosphere. Players highlight how the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, fitting seamlessly with the art and story to create a unique and immersive world.

    • “Genuinely everything about this game is perfect; the art, music, and story all fit together perfectly to create a surreal and intriguing world.”
    • “The music, art, dialogue, and pacing of this surrealist panic-scape make for an original and enlightening nightmare.”
    • “A very simple, trippy drawn game with really groovy music.”

  • story

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The story is a surreal and intriguing experience that perfectly complements the art and music, creating a unique and atmospheric world. However, some feel it ends abruptly and that gameplay elements may detract from its impact and world-building. Overall, the narrative is concise but rich in personality within a short playtime.

    • “Genuinely everything about this game is perfect: the art, music, and story all fit together perfectly to create a surreal and intriguing world.”
    • “Schubert's story oozes personality in the tight 30ish minutes it takes to experience.”
    • “I was just starting to get into the story and vibe with the visuals when suddenly it was all over right after that puzzle with random shapes and objects.”
    • “I think it's solely because of gameplay making the story less impactful and hurting the world building too.”
    • “It's a trippy little experience with a strange story and surreal world.”

  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, -20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The gameplay is a balanced mix of whimsical exploration and dodge mechanics, serving primarily as a simple means to advance the story. While enjoyable, it may lessen the impact of the narrative and world-building, making it feel more like a vehicle for the experience rather than deeply engaging on its own.

    • “To be specific, the gameplay is 50% whimsy and 50% dodge mechanics as you traverse through the caves talking to strange beings.”
    • “The gameplay is simple and acts as a catalyst to progress through unraveling the experience.”
    • “I think it's solely because of the gameplay that the story is less impactful and it hurts the world-building too.”
    • “I think it's solely because of gameplay making the story less impactful and hurting the world building too.”
    • “The gameplay is simple and a catalyst to progress through unraveling the experience.”
    • “I like it, it is short... but would I recommend playing it yourself vs watching a video of the gameplay?”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are praised for their whimsical, original artwork that effectively enhances the game's atmosphere and storytelling. Combined with great music, the visuals contribute significantly to an engaging and immersive experience.

    • “The sound design and the visuals really make the game.”
    • “The visuals are whimsical and the music is great; it's nice to sit there.”
    • “Interesting concept with a great sense of originality and artwork!”

  • emotional

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

    The game delivers a powerful emotional experience characterized by rapid shifts between euphoria, introspection, anxiety, and fear, creating a deeply engaging and intense atmosphere.

    • “Emotional intensity: rapid shifts between euphoria, introspection, anxiety, or fear.”
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Don't Go Up There is a role playing game with horror, fantasy and mystery themes. Common tags for Don't Go Up There include indie, surreal, cartoon, abstract, 3D and others.

Don't Go Up There is available on PC and Windows.

Don't Go Up There was released on February 20, 2026.

Don't Go Up There was developed by FishHearWithFishEars.

Don't Go Up There has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Don't Go Up There for its music but disliked it for its story.

Don't Go Up There is a single player game.

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