Scars Above
- First release
- Feb 28, 2023
- Developer
- Mad Head Games
- Publisher
- Prime Matter
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
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.Read more
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.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Feb 28, 2023
- PlayStation 4
- Feb 28, 2023
- Xbox One
- Feb 28, 2023
All 5 release dates
- PlayStation 5
- Feb 28, 2023
- Xbox Series X|S
- Feb 28, 2023
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main + Extras
- 7h
- Game modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Third person
- Where to buy
- External links
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- Keywords
- story driven, crafting, narrative
… All 3
, narrative
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 80
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 7h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 2,825 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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How it plays
From Steam
- Action
- Adventure
- Female Protagonist
- Sci-fi
- Third-Person Shooter
- Souls-like
- Singleplayer
- Exploration
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- Deutschinterface, audio, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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