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Upstairs

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79%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
92% User Score Based on 37 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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92%Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews
story11 positive mentions
  • Charming and humorous point-and-click adventure with well-crafted puzzles and memorable characters.
  • High-quality pixel art, animations, and fitting sound design that enhance the immersive experience.
  • Engaging story with dark comedic undertones and an unexpected, unique ending.
  • Some pixel hunting and backtracking can feel tedious, with certain UI elements lacking quality-of-life improvements.
  • Occasional frustration due to misleading options and limited player agency in puzzle solutions.
  • The ending and some plot points may feel disconnected or unsatisfying to some players.

  • story

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    69% positive mentions, 12% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The story is generally regarded as fun, intriguing, and well-paced, featuring quirky characters and dark humor that balance its darker themes. While some find the plot twist and environmental storytelling engaging, a few critiques note minor believability issues and a desire for a stronger narrative. Overall, the story complements the game's charm and style, enhancing the experience without overstaying its welcome.

    • “Polished game, great story and cool vibe!”
    • “Brilliant little point and click adventure with nice pixel art, a captivating story and puzzles that makes sense in the context.”
    • “The game has good environmental storytelling, quirky dialogues and an interesting, unexpected ending.”
    • “Another thing that seemed weird is the boy supposedly having been held captive for five years, which isn't made even remotely believable. This issue could have been easily avoided by simply stating he was kidnapped a week ago instead of five years, which has no relevance to the plot in any way.”
    • “Not the characters, not the story, not the puzzles, not the ending.”
    • “Decent puzzles, too, but the story could have been better.”

  • humor

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

    The game's humor is consistently praised for its clever, dark, and cynical tone, blending well with the narrative and puzzles to create a memorable, amusing experience. Its comedic writing evokes frequent laughter while balancing darker themes, reminiscent of classic adventure games. Overall, the humor stands out as a strong and charming highlight in a concise, well-crafted story.

    • “Charming little game with an amazing sense of humor and memorable characters.”
    • “Dark humor is spot on too, perhaps the strongest point of the game.”
    • “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.”

  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, featuring good puzzles and a compelling story, though it involves some backtracking that could benefit from improved elevator mechanics. Minor UI issues are present but do not detract from the overall experience, making it a solid value for the time invested.

    • “Interesting story, fun gameplay, good puzzles, and obviously gorgeous pixel art.”
    • “I probably got 10 hours of solid gameplay for 3 bucks, totally good deal.”
    • “The game itself is pretty full of backtracking, especially while figuring out item locations like the robe, which suggests a need for quality of life improvements to mechanics like the elevator.”
    • “The game itself is full of backtracking, especially when figuring out item locations. The creation of the robe had me going back and forth between floors multiple times. A quality of life upgrade to the elevator mechanic would be helpful.”

  • music

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

    The music is well-crafted and fitting, complementing the pixel art and overall atmosphere effectively. However, the lack of an in-game music volume control was a noted inconvenience. Overall, users appreciated the thoughtful and charming use of music throughout the game.

    • “Nicely done with good use of pixel graphics and music.”
    • “Sound effects and music were fitting every scene and action.”
    • “I thought music was used thoughtfully and well, the animation style was super charming, and the story was fun.”
    • “Finally, in the options, there was no option to set the music volume so I had to do it manually on my machine, which wasn't ideal.”

  • graphics

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

    The graphics are well-executed with charming pixel art and cohesive animation that complement the game's style. Combined with fitting sounds and music, they enhance the overall experience and leave a positive impression.

    • “That said, though, silly, morbid, a good few memorable characters and fun details, nice puzzles, and the graphics, animation and sounds all fit really well together, enough to make me want to see more like this.”
    • “Nicely done with good use of pixel graphics and music.”

  • replayability

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

    The game offers moderate replayability, as players can find additional achievements and content even after completing the main storyline.

  • emotional

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

    The game delivers a compelling emotional experience that deeply engages players, making it stand out among other titles. Users appreciate how it fosters strong emotional investment throughout gameplay.

    • “This is a fantastic game that stacks up well against other games out there, offering a good experience that gets you emotionally invested in the game.”
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Upstairs is a puzzle game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. Common tags for Upstairs include gothic, demons, indie, exploration, pixel graphics and others.

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 Upstairs for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Upstairs is a single player game.

Similar games include Belladonna, Lucy Dreaming, TSIOQUE, The Drifter, Loco Motive and others.