Above: Ascend the Challenging Vertical World

5/8/2026, 9:44:22 PM

Release date: 5/29/2024

Tags: #singleplayer #action-adventure #3d-platformer #precision-platformer #third-person #exploration #cinematic #cartoony #stylized #colorful #rhythm #atmospheric

User Reviews

Score: 87%Very Positive
Review Count: 127 reviews
Fetched At: 5/8/2026, 9:44:22 PM

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Japan Price: 無料
Global Price: Free to Play
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 5/10/2026, 5:03:43 AM

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Key highlight

Above is a Free to Play action climbing adventure developed by 16 students, challenging players to ascend a mysterious tower through precision platforming. Released on May 29, 2024, it offers a unique vertical exploratio

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

2.5 GHz CPU or better

No PassMark data — please check the manufacturer's site

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

GeForce GTX 1070 or better

Comfortable play target

17,567 pts(~130% above spec of 13,513 pts)

Parts near this range

Radeon RX 906017,579 pts Radeon RX 7600 XT17,327 pts Radeon RX 7650 GRE17,815 pts

* Scores are reference values. Actual performance varies by in-game settings, resolution, and system environment.

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Details

Overview

Above is a challenging action climbing adventure game developed by 16 students at the National Film School of Denmark. Released on May 29, 2024, this Free to Play title invites players to conquer harsh vertical terrain as they ascend an enormous tower and explore a mysterious world. The game emphasizes precision platforming and third-person perspective, offering a unique and engaging experience.

Highlights

Student-Developed Adventure: Created by a team of 16 students, showcasing fresh ideas and collaborative effort in game development.
Challenging Vertical Gameplay: Focuses on intense climbing mechanics and precision platforming as you navigate a vast, mysterious tower.
Free to Play Experience: Accessible to all players, offering a full action-adventure experience without an initial purchase.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy challenging platformers, action-adventure titles, and games with a strong emphasis on exploration and vertical traversal. Fans of precision-based movement and mysterious worlds will find Above particularly engaging. It's also a great choice for those interested in supporting student-developed projects.