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Scars Above

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3.5/5

( 37 Reviews )

3.5

37 Reviews

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Scars Above
Description
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 struc...
Genre:
Shooter - Action - Sci-fi
Tags:
Action, Sci-fi, Exploration, Female Protagonist, Horror, show 8 more... Third Person, Mystery, Sexual Content, Difficult, Space, Shooter, Amazon Luna, Souls-like
Critics reviews
31 %
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User reviews

3.5/5

( 37 Reviews )

3.5

37 Reviews

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Product details
2023, Mad Head Games, ...
System requirements
Windows 10, Intel Core i5-4440 or equivalent, 8 GB RAM, GeForce GTX 670 / GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Rad...
DLCs
Scars Above Original Soundtrack, Scars Above - Artbook
Time to beat
7 hMain
8.5 h Main + Sides
8.5 h Completionist
8 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Description


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.

(C)2022, Published by Prime Matter, a Division of PLAION GmbH, Austira. Developed by Mad Head Games. All rights reserved. "Scars Above" is a registered trademark of PLAION gmbH. "Prime Matter" and the PLAION labelname logos are registered trademarks of PLAION GmbH.

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Contents
Standard Edition
Complete Edition
Soundtrack (MP3)
Soundtrack (WAV)
Artbook (EN)
Artbook (FR)
Artbook (DE)
System requirements
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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
7 hMain
8.5 h Main + Sides
8.5 h Completionist
8 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Shooter - Action - Sci-fi
Tags:
Action, Sci-fi, Exploration, Female Protagonist, Horror, show 8 more... Third Person, Mystery, Sexual Content, Difficult, Space, Shooter, Amazon Luna, Souls-like
Works on:
Windows (10, 11)
Release date:
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Company:
Mad Head Games / Prime Matter
Size:
14.3 GB
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Critics reviews
66
Top Critic Average
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User reviews

Posted on: November 29, 2025

ClarissimiVictor

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Games: 96 Reviews: 6

BUGGED GAME

I can't finish the game because of a bug that prevents me from scanning the object. The lack of a practical save system is cruel

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Posted on: April 23, 2025

TaskIncomplete

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Games: 196 Reviews: 2

Feels like a proof-of-concept

Credits were surprisingly long (considering the title). Has some good ideas, but they need to really increase the enemy variety (and maybe add more weapons). I would have liked to see more from the melee side too. It would benefit greatly from a sequel that expands the combat.

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Posted on: April 25, 2025

riareth

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Games: 9 Reviews: 1

A fun little romp

nothing groundbreaking here. graphically could be improved and combats a little bland but i like the world building so far and the scientific elements are super fun and cool

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Posted on: June 5, 2025

CryptoGodz

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Games: 107 Reviews: 20

Need Scars Above 2

needs a sequel this game is already fire.

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Posted on: July 28, 2025

Dragga77

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Games: 44 Reviews: 1

So far So great

Honestly the vibes of the game alone makes me happy, and I am not even that big of a horror buff. I ador the enviorments and if you enjoyed Returnal,this should be right up your alley! It is more of an easy experience since you get to control the difficulty too. The last little titbit I would like to add.....is that this game is ACTUALLY scary at least to me those jumpscares got me real good. Actual rating is 4.5 there are few optimization issues that hold it from being a 5.Overall must get, especially when it happens to be on sale!

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