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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 112 reviews
story14 positive mentions

  • Innovative anomaly spotting gameplay with a unique twist and immersive mechanics like the blinking feature and being strapped to a chair; adds tension and realism to the horror experience.
  • Excellent mixture of genuine jump scares, suspenseful atmosphere, and dark humor that keeps players engaged and entertained throughout multiple playthroughs.
  • Strong character elements, especially the beloved cat Morty, which adds emotional depth and charm to the game, enhancing replayability with multiple endings and secret content.
  • Later episodes, especially the third and fourth, suffer from confusing and inconsistent gameplay rules that lead to frustration due to lack of clear direction and unpredictable anomaly behavior.
  • Storyline can be convoluted, vague, or underdeveloped, leaving many players confused about plot details and game objectives, detracting from the overall experience.
  • Technical issues such as long loading times, occasional frame rate drops, minor bugs, and some low-quality AI-generated art and voice acting were noted, affecting immersion for some players.
  • story
    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in this anomaly-spotting indie horror game is generally intriguing, atmospheric, and emotionally engaging, with a mix of mystery, scares, and character development that keeps many players invested. However, some find it confusing, unnecessarily complicated, or lacking clear substance, especially toward later episodes where the narrative coherence declines for some. Overall, while the story adds depth beyond typical anomaly games, reactions vary from highly impressed to underwhelmed or perplexed.

    • “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.”
    • “What surprised me most is how a system-driven anomaly-spotting game ended up having such an interesting and intriguing story.”
    • “I personally found the story more complicated than it needed to be for this style of game, and I just walked away scratching my head.”
    • “The fourth episode 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 in my opinion.”
    • “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
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its unique and polished mechanics, especially the innovative blink feature that heightens tension and jump scares, creating an immersive and creepy atmosphere. While some find the gameplay loop repetitive and certain scares overused, overall it delivers a captivating horror experience with a good balance of scares, mystery, and humor.

    • “I enjoyed the mystery of it and the ways the floors can 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 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 the predictability, the scares were still creepy and got me a few times. When making it to 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 for too long. It really made the room feel like it was in control and gave tension that I never knew if I could escape the cycle.”
    • “An absolute fantastic anomaly horror game with an excellent audio-visual presentation and simple but very polished gameplay.”
    • “Good formula -- gameplay loop makes the player focus, which heightens the impact of a jumpscare.”
    • “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).”
    • “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
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game successfully blends horror and humor, delivering genuinely scary moments alongside laugh-out-loud scenes and quirky easter eggs. Players appreciated the developer's sense of humor, with some finding the animation and AI-generated voice acting amusingly bad. Overall, the humor adds a unique charm that complements the creepy atmosphere.

    • “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!”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for being chilling, immersive, and richly detailed, with stunning visuals that enhance the experience. Players find it captivating and engaging, often highlighting the clever design and eerie mood that keep them absorbed and entertained.

    • “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

    Optimization is generally solid, with smooth and responsive performance thanks to the game’s single-location design. While there are some minor performance issues, they do not significantly impact the overall 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.”
    • “Some performance issues but not game breaking for me.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users highlight the game's high replayability, driven by numerous rooms to explore and the pursuit of anomalies and secret endings, making for an engaging and enjoyable experience.

    • “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.”
    • “There's so much replayability and an overall enjoyable experience!”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their stunning visuals and immersive atmosphere, effectively enhancing the chilling mood of the game. Overall, the visuals are well-executed and contribute significantly to the engaging experience.

    • “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

    The game effectively enhances typical anomaly storylines by offering deeper and more engaging character development.

  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game evokes a strong emotional response, with players experiencing moments powerful enough to bring them 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.

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 but disliked it for its character development.

The Floor Above is a single player game.

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