Above
Released May 2024
ABOVE is a challenging climbing game set in a mysterious world. Reach, jump and grab on to rocks and moving objects as you pave your way through the vertical terrain. Experience a mysterious and intriguing world with gameplay that will challenge both your skills and endurance.
87% positive · 132 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Above is a free-to-play climbing game created by 16 students at the National Film School of Denmark in winter 2023 and released on May 29, 2024. The store description reads as a thank-you note to players from the student team, framing the release as the conclusion of a school project rather than the beginning of an ongoing commercial venture. There is no DLC, no post-launch update history, no roadmap, and no developer communications indicating future content is planned. The game launched as a finished product — a complete experience with 10+ levels and a timed mode — and there is no evidence of any ongoing development activity since its release date.
Evidence
Store description is written as a closing thank-you note from the student team, describing the game as a completed school project developed in winter 2023 at the National Film School of Denmark. No future content is mentioned.
Game description outlines a complete feature set (climbing mechanics, 10+ levels, timed mode) with no mention of planned additions or ongoing development.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Dreamful Projects
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Above is a product of a collaboration between 16 students coming together to create an engaging and challenging action climbing adventure. The team developed Above at the National Film School of Denmark in winter 2023, and we are very happy to share the experience with you, the player - thank you so much for playing!
- The team at Dreamful Projects
THE ONLY WAY IS UP
ABOVE is a challenging climbing game that pits the player against harsh vertical terrain as they ascend an enormous tower and explore a mysterious world.
EXPLORE A BEAUTIFUL, MYSTERIOUS WORLD
Explore breathtaking vistas and take in the uniquely crafted artstyle as you ascend the tower - All rendered seamlessly with dynamic loading.
DON'T LOOK DOWN
Overcome the challenges of the mountains and peaks as you fling yourself to the top - Conquer more than 10 levels and unlock timed mode to race against your own time!
Enjoy tight and responsive gameplay with climbing that feels unique and offer precise controls - Climb on magical grips that appear slowly, grab on to moving platforms, and watch out for fragile rocks that will require you to go fast or fall!
- The team at Dreamful Projects
THE ONLY WAY IS UP
ABOVE is a challenging climbing game that pits the player against harsh vertical terrain as they ascend an enormous tower and explore a mysterious world.
EXPLORE A BEAUTIFUL, MYSTERIOUS WORLD
Explore breathtaking vistas and take in the uniquely crafted artstyle as you ascend the tower - All rendered seamlessly with dynamic loading.
DON'T LOOK DOWN
Overcome the challenges of the mountains and peaks as you fling yourself to the top - Conquer more than 10 levels and unlock timed mode to race against your own time!
Enjoy tight and responsive gameplay with climbing that feels unique and offer precise controls - Climb on magical grips that appear slowly, grab on to moving platforms, and watch out for fragile rocks that will require you to go fast or fall!
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Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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