ABOVE: Daylight Psychological Horror in the Idaho Desert

8/22/2026, 8:19:15 AM

Release date: 6/10/2026

Tags: #adventure #interactive-fiction #exploration #puzzle-platformer #choose-your-own-adventure #3d #cinematic #first-person

User Reviews

Score: 77%Mostly Positive
Review Count: 82 reviews
Fetched At: 8/30/2026, 8:52:32 PM

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Global Price: Free to Play
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Key highlight

ABOVE is a free-to-play, daylight psychological horror game where you play as a stranded park ranger in the Idaho desert. Explore the environment, uncover diary fragments, and listen to radio exchanges to piece together

Who this is for

Recommended for players seeking a unique take on psychological horror with a focus on quiet dread and a compelling narrative, all set in broad daylight. It's free-to-play, making it an easy recommendation to try.

Details

Overview

ABOVE is a narrative-driven, atmospheric psychological horror experience that defies genre conventions by unfolding entirely in broad daylight. Players step into the shoes of Joyce, a lone park ranger left stranded with a disabled vehicle on a desolate desert road in Idaho. With no immediate escape and only the vast, open landscape for company, a pervasive sense of unease begins to creep in.

The core gameplay loop involves exploring the immediate surroundings, uncovering fragments of a scattered diary, and piecing together unsettling radio transmissions. These elements gradually reveal a deeply personal and disturbing narrative, building tension through environmental storytelling and a palpable sense of being watched.

Highlights

Atmospheric Psychological Horror: Experience dread and tension in an unconventional, sun-drenched setting.
Narrative Exploration: Uncover a personal story through scattered diary entries and cryptic radio exchanges.
Free-to-Play Adventure: Dive into this unique interactive fiction experience without cost.

Who It's For

ABOVE is designed for players who appreciate narrative-heavy experiences, atmospheric exploration, and psychological horror that relies on tension and dread rather than jump scares. Fans of interactive fiction and cinematic adventures will find a compelling, thought-provoking journey here.

Game Info

Developer: EDGE
Publisher: BECOOL
Genre: Adventure, Interactive Fiction, Exploration, Puzzle Platformer, Choose Your Own Adventure, 3D
Release Date: June 10, 2026
Platform: PC
Price: Free to Play
Languages: English, French, Italian