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Upcreek is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by According To Plan and was released on March 11, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A short, cozy experience where you explore the winding paths of Blue River park.   Solve puzzles and collect trash to restore the park to it's natural beauty!  Play at a leisurely pace, or speedrun  as fast as you can! It's completely up to you!  Features:  Play with mouse and keyboard or lean back with a controller! A variety of achievements, can you get them all your first try? A…

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews
music3 positive mentions

  • A short, relaxing, and cute game with charming anthropomorphic graphics and a soothing soundtrack that creates a calm atmosphere.
  • Simple and smooth gameplay focused on picking up trash, with helpful features like a breeze guiding to last pieces and a hint system for ease of completion.
  • Contains fun and quirky details such as angry-faced trash, achievements, and hidden easter eggs, making it enjoyable and rewarding despite its simplicity.
  • The game is very short and can become repetitive quickly after the first completion, lacking deeper gameplay or extended content.
  • Some players may find frustration searching for the last missing trash pieces despite aids, and occasional minor bugs or glitches are present.
  • Limited gameplay variety and challenge; not very engaging for those looking for more complexity or longer playtime.
  • music

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

    The music is consistently praised for its soothing and calming vibe, complementing the game's cute graphics. Subtle audio elements, like the sound of wind and leaves, enhance gameplay by guiding players, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable experience.

    • “The soundtrack is soothing, the vibe is really calm, and there are achievements to get.”
    • “The music was lovely, and the graphics are cute, despite their simplicity; I loved how angry the trash got when you grabbed it!”
    • “The music and graphics were great, and I really loved the subtle touch of using the wind and leaves to help guide the user to the last remaining pieces of trash in case you're struggling to find them.”
  • graphics

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

    The graphics are charming and simple yet appealing, featuring cute animations that add character. They are complemented by smooth gameplay and subtle visual cues like wind and leaves that enhance the user experience. Overall, the visuals contribute to a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere.

    • “Nice graphics and plays very smooth.”
    • “The music and graphics were great and I really loved the subtle touch of using the wind and leaves to help guide the user to the last remaining pieces of trash in case you're struggling to find them.”
    • “The music was lovely, and the graphics are cute, despite their simplicity; I loved how angry the trash got when you grabbed it!”
  • story

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

    The story is praised for its surprising and well-executed plot twist, which adds an engaging and memorable element to the overall narrative.

    • “Loved the plot twist at the end”
  • humor

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

    The humor in the game adds a charming and lively touch, with animated expressions on environmental elements and playful reactions from objects like trash, enhancing the overall experience with lighthearted personality.

    • “Seeing eyes and mouths on the rocks and trees makes the environment feel more alive, and the way the trash gets a 'silly angry' look when you pick it up adds such a funny layer of personality to a simple task.”
  • atmosphere

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

    The atmosphere is described as bright and vibrant, with a sunny and green environment that creates a lively and refreshing setting.

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Upcreek is a casual simulation game. Common tags for Upcreek include first-person, indie, exploration, family friendly, relaxing and others.

Upcreek is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

Upcreek was released on March 11, 2026.

Upcreek was developed by According To Plan.

Upcreek has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Upcreek for its music but disliked it for its atmosphere.

Upcreek is a single player game.

Similar games include Alpaca Stacka, A Short Hike, Leaf it Alone, Toem, Naiad and others.