The Floor Above

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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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Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews

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Unique and immersive gameplay mechanics including a clever 'blink' feature and the player being strapped to a chair, enhancing tension and fear.
Rich variety of well-crafted anomalies and jump scares that are both creepy and sometimes humorous, keeping the experience entertaining and engaging.
Strong atmosphere with solid sound design and an intriguing, albeit minimal, story that builds mystery and encourages multiple playthroughs to discover all endings and secrets.

Later stages, especially chapters 3 and 4, can be confusing and frustrating due to unclear objectives, inconsistent rules, and reliance on guesswork.
Performance issues like long loading times and occasional frame rate drops, as well as bugs, can detract from the overall experience.
Story is somewhat confusing and lacks clarity for some players, with minimal guidance causing difficulty in understanding progression and narrative.

story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is generally seen as intriguing and engaging, with a mix of mystery, scares, and emotional moments that motivate continued play. However, some players found it confusing, occasionally lacking clarity or substance, especially towards the later episodes. Overall, while not perfect, the narrative adds meaningful depth to the anomaly-hunting gameplay and keeps many players invested.
- “What surprised me most is how a system-driven anomaly-spotting game ended up having such an interesting and intriguing story.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “The story is minimal and largely unimportant.”
- “But the story was very confusing and the last episode felt like it had a lack of instructions and became more frustrating than fun.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features unique and interesting mechanics, notably the "blink" feature, which adds a fresh and intense dynamic to the experience. While it effectively combines scares and humor to engage players, some find the gameplay loop repetitive and the story weak. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its distinct style and immersive atmosphere despite some criticism.
- “The mechanics are really interesting, especially the "blink" feature.”
- “Good formula -- gameplay loop makes the player focus, which heightens the impact of a jumpscare.”
- “It has a unique take, unique gameplay style and does have some really good scares and humour!”
- “The gameplay loop gets repetitive fast and the story is nothing to write home about.”
- “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
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor effectively balances with its horror elements, delivering laugh-out-loud moments alongside genuine scares. Players appreciate the developer's quirky sense of humor, highlighted by amusing animations, clever easter eggs, and playful characters like a beloved cat. Overall, the humor enhances the emotional experience and adds charm to the game.
- “The game is a wonderful mix of horror/creepy and funny, and I enjoyed it very much.”
- “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 devs' sense of humor, I would absolutely recommend you play this and I’m looking forward to seeing other games from this team!”
optimization
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Optimization is generally solid, with smooth and snappy performance thanks to the single-location setting, though some minor performance issues may occasionally occur without significantly impacting the gameplay experience.
- “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.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is widely praised for being immersive, intelligent, and captivating, with engaging anomalies and detailed patterns that draw players in deeply. Many find it perfect for streaming due to its intriguing and absorbing environment.
- “The anomalies are smart (watch out for the traps!) and the atmosphere is 10/10.”
- “Genuinely good atmosphere and a great fun game to stream!”
- “It is atmospheric, weird, and very easy to get absorbed in if you enjoy noticing patterns and small details.”
emotional
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Users find the game emotionally impactful, with some experiencing strong feelings that even brought them to tears.
- “I don't know how some others reacted in the end, I got emotional enough to shed a tear.”
graphics
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The graphics are generally praised as good, complementing the solid sound design and fitting well within the genre's typical style.
replayability
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Users highlight the game’s high replayability, emphasizing that it offers an overall enjoyable and engaging experience each time.
- “There's so much replayability and an overall enjoyable experience!”