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Above the Snow

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Above the Snow

Join the shelter crew and create the best Alpine resort in this cozy narrative tycoon! Enjoy rich character stories, attract and rescue alpinists, manage your resort, and forge new trails. Grab your map, pour a warm cup of tea, and brace for the harshest winter of the 1960s!

Casual Indie Simulation Strategy
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Above the Snow is a one-of-a-kind story-driven management game about a crew of friends running a mountain vacation business!

The winter of the century is here – prepare your hot cocoa, stay warm, cozy up, and try to survive harsh competition, demanding guests, nosy reporters, and the incoming Great Avalanche.

Become the best Alpine resort in the region!

The shelter is home not only to your guests, but also to a ragtag crew – each with their own reasons for being there!

  • Enjoy 20+ hours of rich, character-driven storytelling in a unique Alpine winter setting!

  • Experience growth, teamwork, sabotage, unexpected fame, and weather crises. Nobody leaves the mountains unchanged!

  • Each worker has their own strengths and weaknesses – use them wisely! (Except Francis. He just runs really fast.)

  • Time management is key – there’s always work to be done!

  • The dog is named Brutus. He’s probably a good boy. You’ll have to find out for yourself!

Call it a shelter, lodge, hotel, or resort – it's your hospitality business in the snowy heart of the Alps. Your goal? Make it the go-to destination for daring alpinists.

  • Provide entertainment, storage space, and beds for everyone!

  • Furnish it your way!

  • Manage the alpinist economy – want more thrill-seekers? Attract them with smart interior design and facilities!

  • Expand outdoors – a real resort doesn’t stop at the main building!

  • Boost morale! A happy, well-rested alpinist is a safe alpinist!

  • Manage equipment – for both your team and your guests!

A lodge stay is only half the adventure. The other half? Mapping out trails through the Alpine wilderness!

  • Design trails that match your guests’ skills and preferences!

  • Upgrade difficult segments, add camp points, and avoid dangers – unless your guests are ready for them!

  • Guide trails to peaks, ski slopes, monuments, and more!

  • Perform rescue missions, transport goods, and more with the Trail Task system!

  • Use realistic land and air vehicles inspired by actual Alpine tech!

  • And whatever you do – don’t let anyone find Francis's bag (he hid it very well)!

  • Story’s not your thing? Try Endless Winter Mode – play as long as you like without worrying about the plot. The crew’s still there, just a bit less stressed!

Remember to pack up enough snacks, and see you on the trail!

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A big thank you to everyone who visited us at ChinaJoy! Above the Snow at ChinaJoy 2026 – Come See Us at Booth N1-G306! Above the Snow - Version 1.3 is out!
System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10/11 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 10th generation/AMD Ryzen 5 5600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1650
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Wandering Wizard
Brazilian rating
12
Steam Germany rating
6
Achievements
44
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, French, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Ukrainian
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Structured language support (11)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
GermanYesNoYes
Spanish - SpainYesNoYes
PolishYesNoYes
FrenchYesNoYes
Traditional ChineseYesNoYes
JapaneseYesNoYes
Portuguese - BrazilYesNoYes
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RussianYesNoYes
UkrainianYesNoYes
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Buy Verdict

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Above the Snow worth buying right now?
Wait — $24.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Above the Snow go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
Is Above the Snow still getting updates?
Infrequent Updates — 0 patches in last 30 days. 1 patches and 1 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
Is Above the Snow free to play?
Above the Snow costs $24.99 on Steam.
What genre is Above the Snow?
Above the Snow is a Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy game.
Who developed Above the Snow?
Above the Snow was developed by Above the Desk and published by Wandering Wizard.
What platforms does Above the Snow support?
Available on Steam for Windows.