Scars Above (2023)

- Developer
- Mad Head Games
- Publisher
- Prime Matter
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, Adventure
- Rating
- 3.9 of 5, 3,533 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 8.2 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
a tense, atmospheric sci-fi shooter where every alien encounter demands careful observation and punishing precision
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What players say
Players describe it as a short, linear sci-fi action game with soulslike elements but lighter difficulty. Reviews praise the story and atmosphere, while criticizing stiff character movement, dated visuals, and repetitive enemy types. Many say it is worth playing at a discount.
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