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63%Game Brain Score
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94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

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Upstairs is a single player puzzle game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by Karellen Games and was released on March 20, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

Upstairs is a short point-and-click game with a verb-based interface and dialogue choices, inspired by all those classic adventures you’re thinking of right now. You’ve been trapped for years. Now you finally have a chance to escape. Find your way through a strange building full of unsettling people, dark humor, and strange mysteries. Every floor brings you closer to freedom… or deeper into an…

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
story6 positive mentions
  • Charming pixel art and animations with fitting sound effects and music.
  • Well-paced, logical puzzles that strike a good balance in difficulty without being frustrating.
  • Humorous and dark storytelling with a unique and intriguing ending.
  • Very short gameplay duration, offering only around 1.5 to 2 hours of playtime.
  • Pixel hunting can be frustrating due to small items blending into detailed backgrounds and clunky old-school inspired UI.
  • Some players found characters, story, and puzzles unremarkable compared to free alternatives.
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is engaging and well-paced, blending dark, gruesome themes with humor to create a captivating and enjoyable narrative experience. It features quirky dialogue, intriguing events, and a memorable ending, supported by thoughtful environmental storytelling. Overall, it’s a fun and intriguing tale that complements the game's charming pixel art and puzzles.

    • “A really fun little game, with great pixel art, intriguing story, and fun, well-paced puzzles.”
    • “Brilliant little point and click adventure with nice pixel art, a captivating story and puzzles that make sense in the context.”
    • “The game has good environmental storytelling, quirky dialogues, and an interesting, unexpected ending.”
    • “Not the characters, not the story, not the puzzles, not the ending.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is consistently praised for its dark, witty tone that complements the story's grim themes, creating an engaging and enjoyable experience. It evokes a classic adventure game vibe, balancing horror with charm and making players laugh regularly. Overall, the humor is considered a standout aspect that enhances the game's appeal.

    • “Dark humor is spot on too, perhaps the strongest point of the game.”
    • “It may only be short (I completed it in 1¾ hours, and I'm the kind of player to look at everything and explore every dialogue tree), but the puzzles are well done (logical but you don't feel like everything's just handed to you) and the writing is a lot of fun (it made me laugh pretty regularly).”
    • “The story and events are technically pretty dark and gruesome, but the humorous tone means it still feels akin to something like a LucasArts classic.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and sound effects were well-matched to each scene and action, enhancing the overall experience. Users appreciated the thoughtful and fitting use of music throughout the game.

    • “Sound effects and music were fitting every scene and action.”
    • “I thought music was used thoughtfully and well.”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is enjoyable and engaging, providing a fun experience for players.

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Upstairs is a puzzle game with horror, mystery and thriller themes.

Upstairs is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Upstairs was released on March 20, 2026.

Upstairs was developed by Karellen Games.

Upstairs has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story.

Upstairs is a single player game.

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