Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or later) Processeur : Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX compatible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Mémoire vive : 32 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX compatible
ABOVE
Horror and heavy atmosphere rule this short free-to-play trek, though 74 players bounced off within the first two hours. Overall, 69 positive reviews out of 92 post-release maintain a 75% approval rating.
What it's about: Echouée dans le désert, chaque choix censé vous sauver rapproche quelque chose.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 40 | 24 | 8 | 8 |
| Story / writing | 26 | 18 | 0 | 8 |
| Graphics / art | 25 | 22 | 1 | 2 |
| Performance | 16 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| Content / longevity | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 |
| Audio / music | 15 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| Interface / UX | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Value for money | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Multiplayer | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Stability / bugs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 1.1 h on median; those who dislike it: 42 min.
🪤 87 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 24 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 10,6 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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This game on Twitch
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Strengths
- Visuals pull adventurers in deep: 22 positive mentions out of 25 for graphics.
- Sound design anchors the tension: 12 positive mentions out of 15 for audio.
- The narrative keeps explorers hooked: 18 positive mentions out of 26 for story.
- Mechanics satisfy when they click: 24 positive mentions out of 40 for gameplay.
- Zero cost draws wide appreciation: 5 positive mentions out of 5 for price.
Weaknesses
- Interface design completely misses the mark: 7 negative mentions out of 7 for UI.
- Technical stumbles plague sessions: 7 negative mentions out of 16 for performance.
- Content runs dry too fast: 7 negative mentions out of 16 for content.
- Multiplayer connectivity struggles: 3 negative mentions out of 4 for multiplayer.
Who is it for?
Curious seekers of bite-sized, atmospheric horror who enjoy free narrative experiences will find a striking journey here.
Is ABOVE worth it in 2026?
Mostly yes, if its flaws don't put you off: 75% of 92 Steam reviews are positive (player score 67/100). Most-praised strength: Visuals pull adventurers in deep. The game is free to play.
Verdict
ABOVE delivers a moody, striking descent that finishes before it wears out its welcome, despite rough UI navigation and technical hiccups. With 75 percent of the 92 post-release reviews leaning positive, it stands as a worthwhile gratis diversion.
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