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The Floor Above

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91%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
91% User Score Based on 140 reviews

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The Floor Above is a single player casual simulation game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by Swytapp Games and was released on April 8, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3951680/The_Floor_Above/ You wake up strapped to a chair in a looping room. You can only rotate, blink, and choose. Narrators interact with you - guiding at times, scaring at others. Each cycle, the room repeats one floor higher, with small or large changes. Your task is to tell reality from hallucination, survive, and eventually break the loop. …

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91%Audience ScoreBased on 140 reviews
story17 positive mentions
  • Unique and immersive anomaly spotting gameplay with an innovative blink mechanic that heightens tension and horror.
  • Well-crafted jump scares that are both clever and effective, combined with a creepy atmosphere that keeps players engaged.
  • Strong replayability with multiple endings, a mysterious evolving story, and a large variety of anomalies to discover.
  • Later episodes become confusing and lack clear guidance, leading to frustration and guesswork rather than strategic play.
  • Some technical issues such as occasional bugs, crashes, long loading times, and inconsistent animations.
  • Use of AI-generated art and voice acting was criticized by some players, detracting from the game's immersive experience.

  • story

    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 49% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The story is generally praised for its intriguing mystery, effective scares, and emotional engagement, keeping players curious and entertained throughout. However, some find it confusing or overly complex at times, particularly in later episodes, with a few feeling it lacks clarity or depth. Overall, the narrative significantly enhances the horror experience despite occasional pacing or coherence issues.

    • “The story was amazing, the scares perfect, and the constant fear of what's going to happen played so well.”
    • “The visuals are stunning, the atmosphere is genuinely chilling, and the story is gripping, constantly keeping you guessing.”
    • “The plot keeps unfolding and pulling me in, and my main reason to keep playing is to learn more about Mike and hopefully help him get out.”
    • “I personally found the story more complicated than it needed to be for this style of game, and I personally just walked away scratching my head.”
    • “The fourth episode… this is where for me personally any form of story fell apart and I was left just kinda lost and wanting it to be over with… I think the game was great just don’t expect it to be “better” than the demo… not even close imo.”
    • “But story was very confusing and the last episode felt like it had a lack of instructions and became more frustrating than fun.”

  • gameplay

    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 35% neutral mentions, 15% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its unique and polished mechanics, especially the innovative "blink" feature that effectively builds tension and delivers well-timed jump scares. While some find the gameplay loop repetitive and occasionally marred by overused scare elements, the overall experience is engaging, creepy, and complemented by a mysterious, evolving environment. The blend of horror, mystery, and subtle humor creates a compelling and immersive experience despite minor flaws.

    • “I enjoyed the mystery and the ways the floors change almost every time, really keeping you guessing on what's happening. Whether you pass the floors or fail, it feels like you truly don't know if it's all actually happening or if you're stuck in a loop. The jumpscares were perfectly timed, and the blink mechanic was very interesting and easy to see how the jumpscares would activate. Despite being somewhat predictable, the scares were still creepy and got me a few times. In the final episode, I was in terror the entire time, not knowing if anything in the room would kill me if I looked too long or closed my eyes too long. It really made the room feel in control and gave it tension, making me unsure if I could make it out of the cycle.”
    • “That blinking mechanic is such a cool way to build tension without it being annoying.”
    • “An absolutely fantastic anomaly horror game with an excellent audio-visual presentation and simple but very polished gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay loop gets repetitive fast and the story is nothing to write home about.”
    • “This game has some genuinely amazing jump scares and game mechanics, but there were also some really bad ones in my opinion as well (looking at you, random guy that would show up on nearly every level and make the same scare noise over and over again).”
    • “I would be a bit more lenient with the critiquing, but the game is basically an asset-flip so the gameplay should have been rock solid.”

  • humor

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

    The game's humor is praised for blending well with its horror elements, delivering genuinely funny moments and laugh-out-loud scenes that lighten the creepiness. Players appreciate the developer's quirky sense of humor, including amusing animations, AI-like voice acting, and memorable jokes—especially involving the cat—making the experience both entertaining and emotionally engaging.

    • “Overall a great game, that gifted us one of the most funny and entertaining HandofBlood videos, the hardest laugh I've had in some time and a great single-player experience!”
    • “It gave me a whole mix of emotions: it was genuinely scary at times, the story kept me curious, and some scenes and easter eggs actually made me laugh out loud.”
    • “Lots of great scares and absolutely love the dev's sense of humor, I would absolutely recommend you play this and I’m looking forward to seeing other games from this team!”

  • replayability

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

    The game offers high replayability, encouraging players to keep progressing with varied scares, numerous rooms to explore, and multiple anomalies and secret endings to discover. This variety ensures a consistently engaging and enjoyable experience across multiple playthroughs.

    • “Holds your interest, very much makes you want to get past "just one more floor" and has lots of replayability as you won't see all the different scares and what not unless you play multiple times.”
    • “Not to mention, there's a decent amount of replayability if you want to get all of the anomalies and secret endings.”
    • “With so many rooms to explore, the replay value is incredibly high.”

  • atmosphere

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

    Users praise the game's atmosphere as immersive and chilling, enhanced by stunning visuals and smart design elements. The eerie, detailed environment creates a captivating experience that is both engaging and fun to share.

    • “The visuals are stunning, the atmosphere is genuinely chilling, and the story is gripping, constantly keeping you guessing.”
    • “The anomalies are smart (watch out for the traps!) and the atmosphere is 10/10.”
    • “It is atmospheric, weird, and very easy to get absorbed in if you enjoy noticing patterns and small details.”

  • optimization

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

    The game generally runs smoothly with solid performance, thanks to its single-location setting. While some minor issues were noted, they do not significantly impact the overall experience, which remains visually appealing and responsive.

    • “Because the entire game takes place in a single location, performance is generally solid.”
    • “Aside from these issues, the experience runs smoothly and stands out as a refreshing take on the genre.”
    • “Optimization seems to be fine, everything is beautiful and snappy.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are generally praised for their stunning visuals and atmospheric quality, contributing to a chilling experience. However, some users have encountered bugs related to character positioning and occasional crashes when adjusting graphics settings. Overall, the visuals effectively enhance the game's immersive storyline.

    • “The visuals are stunning, the atmosphere is genuinely chilling, and the story is gripping, constantly keeping you guessing.”
    • “Graphics are good, the sound design is solid, and the premise is intriguing - as all the games of the genre.”

  • character development

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

    The game effectively expands on typical anomaly storylines by delivering well-developed character arcs, enhancing the overall narrative depth.

    • “This game takes on typically anomalous storylines and builds on character development.”

  • emotional

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

    The game delivers a strong emotional impact, evoking deep feelings that can bring players to tears.

    • “I don't know how some others reacted in the end, I got emotional enough to shed a tear.”
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The Floor Above is a casual simulation game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. Common tags for The Floor Above include first-person, indie, linear, surreal, psychological and others.

The Floor Above is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

The Floor Above was released on April 8, 2026.

The Floor Above was developed by Swytapp Games.

The Floor Above has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Floor Above for its story.

The Floor Above is a single player game.

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