Action · February 28, 2023
Scars Above (2023)
Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combining the rewarding feel of overcoming difficulty with a compelling and intricate story, set in a mysterious alien world to explore. Some things were not meant to be discovered… A colossal and enigmatic alien structure appears in Earth's orbit and stuns the entire world; humanity names it ‘The Metahedron’. The Sentient Contact Assessment and Response team (SCAR) - consisting of scientists and engineers - is sent to investigate. Things don’t go as planned and the Metahedron hauls the team across space onto a mysterious extrasolar planet. Playing the role of Dr Kate Ward - a SCAR member - who wakes up dazed, alone in a strange, hostile environment. Determined to survive, you set out to find your crew and unravel the mystery behind what’s happened. SURVIVE AGAINST ALL ODDS Kate is an astronaut and a scientist – not a soldier - but she's resourceful and determined to do anything to survive. Use a combination of ranged weapons, devices, consumables and melee attacks, you need to manage stamina as you run, dodge, exploit weak points and discover effective tactics to defeat your foes Combine different elemental attacks to beat the odds and break through otherwise impassable obstacles. Craft different items and gadgets to aid you against the countless threats in this exoplanet. EXPLORE A MYSTERIOUS EXOPLANET Immerse yourself in a carefully crafted adventure, inspired by the sci-fi classics. Explore an alien world filled with countless threats, gorgeous landscapes and ruins hinting of an ancient - yet advanced - civilisation that somehow disappeared. Journey through different biomes, such as marshlands, freezing wastelands, underground caverns and alien facilities – all with their own set of challenges, enemies, secrets and environmental hazards. EMBARK ON A RESEARCH JOURNEY Kate is a scientist to her core and you'll use that scientific expertise to extract information from your surroundings by scanning artifacts, materials and creatures in order to learn about their features, properties and weaknesses. As you explore your surroundings, you will conduct analysis and gain knowledge which will allow you to craft new gadgets, weapons and unlock abilities in Xenobiology and Engineering trees. THRILLING BOSS FIGHTS Ghastly enemy designs - with diverse strategies and tactics - will keep encounters fresh, forcing you to find creative ways to defeat them. The Scars Above Experience: Immerse yourself in an exciting sci-fi adventure inspired by the classics of the genre Explore an enigmatic and intricate alien world - with plenty of mysteries to uncover Fight tactically, using a combination of elemental attacks, gadgets and items, exploit the environment and enemy weaknesses Engage exciting and challenging enemies and bosses, from hulking rock-covered monstrosities to nightmarish creatures lurking in the dark Gain knowledge and acquire new skills Scan enemies to learn about their weaknesses and behaviours Use your scientific skills to conduct research and extrapolate information Mature Content Description The developers describe the content like this: Violence, Depictions mutated human bodies, Depictions of dead and mutilated aliens.
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Action · 112
- Adventure · 108
- Female Protagonist · 89
- Third-Person Shooter · 83
- Sci-fi · 81
- Souls-like · 79
- Singleplayer · 79
- Exploration · 68
- Shooter · 58
- Action-Adventure · 57
- Third Person · 55
- Horror · 55
- Aliens · 48
- Difficult · 46
- 3D · 45
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
- English volume_up
- French volume_up
- Italian
- German volume_up
- Spanish - Spain volume_up
- Japanese
- Korean
- Polish
- Portuguese - Portugal
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Traditional Chinese volume_up
Full audio (5)
- English
- French
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Traditional Chinese
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.8k Steam reviews | Top 83% in Action |
| Positive rating | 77% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 76% |
| Engagement hours | 5 h average | Top 75% for session depth among Action |
Release & Availability
| Release date | Feb 28, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Mad Head Games |
| Publisher | Prime Matter |
| Base price | $4.49 -85% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 2 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
5h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
4h
Typical completion time
Achievements
45
Steam unlocks available
Reception Metrics
Steam community
77%Mostly Positive · 2.8k reviews
2.1k positive · 635 negative
Curator recommendations
2.4k
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Editions & Packages
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