Elysium Above 履云录
Early access since Jul 2023
In SRPG Elysium Above, you will be a Commander of state Bo to direct the heroes to fight against enemies, and defend the newly restored land that has been annexed for 11 years! Wit the era of chaos and excitement with eight heroes!
83% positive · 116 reviews
Not yet
In early access, content planned but development status unclear
Low confidence
Content Planned
Development Uncertain
Not yet
In early access, content planned but development status unclear
Low confidence
Content Planned
Development Uncertain
Where to buy
Steam $24.99
Can't confirm — worth a look
We couldn't confirm these stores carry this game.
Green Man Gaming Steam key Search IndieGala Steam key Search Prices in USD, as listed by each store.
Buying through an affiliate store helps support the site
Evaluation
Elysium Above is a small-team SRPG currently in Early Access that has been in development since before its July 15, 2023 launch. The game is explicitly unfinished: the store page states the full version will offer over 40 hours of gameplay compared to the current 20+ hours, and notes that only 40% of the planned skill trees are implemented.
Development has been turbulent. In the September 30, 2025 update, solo developer Ainro disclosed that the project suffered multiple shutdowns over the prior two years due to severe funding and staffing shortages. New financial backing was secured earlier in 2025, allowing the team to return and ship Chapter IV ("Liminal Shadows") on September 30, 2025 — the game's largest update to date, which also included a complete UI and map overhaul. Several rapid bug-fix and stability patches followed in October 2025, and on March 19, 2026, version 0.10.17 shipped with Chapter 4 English localization, tutorial content, and further refinements.
That March 19, 2026 patch also explicitly confirmed that Chapter 5 was planned for Q2 2026 alongside version 0.11.0, with new characters and units in development. As of today (June 23, 2026), Q2 2026 has ended and no Chapter 5 release announcement has been posted, nor has any developer communication appeared since March 19, 2026. Given the team's documented history of extended silences and development interruptions, this missed target without any update is a concern. The developer made a personal pledge on September 30, 2025 — "As long as I live, Elysium Above will never be abandoned" — and the project has survived prior crises, but the current silence past a publicly stated deadline warrants caution.
Evidence
Version 0.10.17 patch notes confirm Chapter 5 is planned for Q2 2026 with version 0.11.0, and that new characters and units are currently in development.
Most recent developer communication. No posts have appeared since this date, meaning the Q2 2026 Chapter 5 deadline has passed without a public update.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
上海泼泼猫文化传媒有限公司
Achievements
—
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
The enfeoffed nation “Wan Yan” has enjoyed thousands of years of peace but is now on the brink of disintegration, with the flames of war devastating the land over several decades. The northern military powerhouse - Lu, has continuously absorbed neighboring countries in the past century, becoming an unrivaled force within Wan Yan. The newly-formed Seven-States Union in the south, under the leadership of Hong, opposes Lu and is trying to rally more countries to join the alliance. The primary setting of the game - the Kingdom of Bo, is caught between these two major powers.
Eleven years ago, Bo was attacked and destroyed by Lu. The old territory of Bo was occupied by Lu. Eleven years later, the crown prince Huangzhu led the allied forces from the Union in a surprise attack on the former capital of Bo and successfully reclaimed the country. However, this war of restoration might just be the beginning of a series of chaos…
In Elysium Above, players will assume the role of a mid-level commander in Bo, helping the newly restored nation to fend off the encroachment of powerful enemies through clever troop deployment and superb command. As the story progresses, you will become aware and in control of the ambitions and purposes behind various factions. What will be your next move?
- 3D Turn-based Tactical Game
- An epic story that Early Access offers over 20 hours of gameplay while the full version features over 40 hours
- Eight teammates with diverse personalities and combat styles
- (40% implemented) Forty-five skill trees with over two hundred different skills for you to mix and match
- Over thirty characters with fully animated portraits, more than forty hand-drawn scene graphics, and a plethora of story CGs
- Aiming to portray a complex network of interpersonal relationships and power dynamics, building a logical, robust, and persuasive worldview, and telling this story with dedication and attention to detail
- Elysium Above adopts a unique "Strategy Value" system. Characters can move and use skills freely until their strategy points are depleted; however, the more strategy points consumed, the longer it will take for the character’s next turn to arrive
- Carefully controlling the turn order bar is the key to victory! Create opportunities for consecutive actions through clever calculations and troop deployment, and eventually emerge victorious
- You can hinder the enemy's movements by setting fires or freezing the ground. Take advantage of the terrain to thwart the advancing enemy
- A complex and varied marking system. There are standard marks that passively enhance attributes, and strategic marks that can be manually activated. Skillful use of these marks will make “impossible” a word not in your vocabulary on the battlefield
- Change the effects of active skills by unlocking different points on the skill tree! Skills on the same skill tree may have completely different effects
- (To be implemented) Pair appropriate active skills with suitable passive skills, adapting your team to complex battle situations in countless ways
- Dozens of divine weapons or even everyday items (?) for you to collect and strengthen your team
- There is free time between main storylines where you can go on dates with teammates, explore their exclusive side stories, or simply practice drills on the training grounds
- Increase your teammates’ affection and unlock more hidden storylines through dates during free time and outstanding command in battles
- The affection levels with key teammates will determine whether critical storylines can be triggered, and may even affect the ending. If affection is too low, teammates may leave you in various ways
- Treat your teammates sincerely: they will not naturally be interested in you, nor will they proactively seek to please you. Friendships are built on give and take
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
Something about this evaluation looks wrong Report illegal or harmful content