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Don't Go Up There

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74%Game Brain Score
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100% User Score Based on 25 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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music3 positive mentions
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  • Unique and original hand-drawn art style with groovy and fitting music that creates an engaging atmosphere.
  • Memorable characters and surreal, psychedelic vibe that leaves a lasting impression on players.
  • Runs well on various platforms including Steam Deck and is considered a worthwhile experience especially at its low price point.
  • Very short gameplay duration, around 30-40 minutes, which leaves some players wanting more depth and additional scenes.
  • Gameplay and controls feel minimal and do not strongly contribute to the story or world-building, causing some narrative dissonance.
  • Occasional technical rough edges such as a small screen portion displaying previous cutscenes and some unclear gameplay sections.
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently praised for being groovy, immersive, and enhancing the surreal, whimsical atmosphere. It complements the unique art style and overall experience, creating an original and captivating ambiance.

    • “The music, art, dialogue, and pacing of this surrealist panic-scape make for an original and enlightening nightmare.”
    • “The art and animation took me off guard, and the music is really good.”
    • “A very simple, trippy drawn game with really groovy music.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their whimsical and original artwork, creating a captivating and atmospheric visual experience that complements the game's concept and music well.

    • “The visuals are whimsical and the music is great, making it nice to sit and enjoy the experience.”
    • “Interesting concept with a great sense of originality and artwork!”
    • “I was just starting to get into the story and vibe with the visuals.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story delivers a strong, engaging personality within a brief 30-minute experience, but its impact is weakened by abrupt pacing and gameplay elements that disrupt world-building and narrative flow.

    • “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.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is simple and primarily serves as a means to advance the story, but this simplicity may diminish the overall impact of the narrative and world-building.

    • “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.”
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Don't Go Up There is a role playing game with horror, fantasy and mystery themes.

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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