Scars Above

Scars Above

Mad Head Games · February 28, 2023 · Action, Adventure, Female Protagonist, Third-Person Shooter, Sci-fi

Buy the Scars Above key for Steam from Driffle INC at $1.36 — the cheapest of 9 stores we compare.

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Scars Above price by region

Scars Above costs £1.00 in the United Kingdom, €1.05 in Europe (EUR), $1.36 in the United States, $1.36 in Georgia (USD), CA$4.14 in Canada, A$4.49 in Australia, NZ$5.09 in New Zealand, zł5.42 in Poland and R$7.67 in Brazil right now.

Cheapest Scars Above offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £1.00 −90% £1.81 £1.00 7
Europe (EUR) €1.05 −90% €1.81 €1.05 10
United Statesyour region $1.36 −90% $2.99 $1.36 9
Georgia (USD) $1.36 −90% $2.99 $1.36 8
Canada CA$4.14 −90% CA$4.14 — 3
Australia A$4.49 −90% A$4.49 — 3
New Zealand NZ$5.09 −90% NZ$5.09 — 2
Poland zł5.42 −90% zł8.46 zł5.42 5
Brazil R$7.67 −93% R$14.89 R$7.67 4

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Scars Above

✦ AI summary

Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person shooter where you play Dr. Kate Ward, a stranded scientist fighting for survival on a hostile alien planet using tactical combat, elemental attacks, gadgets, and cunning. Uncover the mysteries of an ancient civilization and your crew's fate by exploring diverse biomes, scanning enemies to exploit their weaknesses, and engaging in intense boss battles that demand creative tactics.

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.

Scars Above — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Scars Above is a short sci-fi adventure with an intriguing story and solid combat mechanics featuring elemental weapon synergies that mostly works, but players are divided on whether the clunky movement, rough animations, and unpolished presentation justify the experience. While some appreciate the engaging 11-hour campaign and creative gadget variety, others find the mundane early tasks, inconsistent art style, and stiff controls frustrating enough to detract from the narrative. Players suggest waiting for a sale before picking it up.

Recommended Sep 29, 2026
Scars Above is a solid-ish, unpolished sci-fi third person action adventure that blends resource management, exploration, and tactical combat. You play as Dr. Kate Ward, a scientist stranded on a hostile alien world who must rely on her intellect, craft gadgets and loot elements to survive. While its lower budget presentation, stiff animations and rough pacing prevent it from reaching heights, its clever emphasis on scientific scanning and elemantal weapon synergies provides an engaging, moderately challenging journey for a sci-fi fans willing to overlook some rough edges, only when it's on sale.
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Not recommended Sep 29, 2026
While spending all the time in crafting a beautiful world and an intriguing story, someone forgot to actually test the gameplay
3 found this helpful
Not recommended Oct 1, 2026
really didnt enjoy this , straight at the start it has you doing meaningless tasks and assembling items on a bench - not fun , then the movement which would feel clunky in 2008 - not fun , the graphics are a weird mix with some scenes looking genuinely fantastic but some feeling disjointed with a mish mash of art style, the combat - im not sure the souls like playstyle fits with the story and visuals- neatly avoiding every shot just doesnt make you feel like a bad ass. i dont hate the game but its certainly not for me
1 found this helpful
Recommended Oct 1, 2026
This was a great game. Story is short but it was good and original. The combat is smooth and the variety of weapon use along with the gadgets was well done. Recommend the game if your looking for a unique story that doesn't take forever with fetch questing.
Recommended Sep 30, 2026
Fun game, intense 11 hours, lotsa jumpscares. Cool story, I enjoyed all the environment transitions and gameplay. Challenging at start but got almost too easy toward the end
Recommended Sep 30, 2026
A short but pleasant experience. Story was nicely written and has some interesting bossfights combined with an old school map design

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