Above: The Fallen

Above: The Fallen is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-platformer about climbing through an ancient forest to reach its canopy. You control two characters, solve puzzles and avoid hazards as they ascend the trees to reclaim their people's ancestral home.

Story

The Night King, a nightmarish beast whose origin has been lost to time, drove mankind from its homes among the trees. People now live in the dirt, afraid of the moments when the Night King leaves its roost to prey on them. Each generation, the elders send a young couple to find a safe home, but every journey has failed. This time, the couple chooses to climb into the trees and reclaim their ancestral home rather than flee into the darkness.

Climb and solve puzzles

Progress means moving upward toward the canopy, rather than mainly left or right as in traditional side-scrollers. You encounter puzzles along the way, some of which can be solved in multiple ways, and each completed puzzle brings you closer to facing the Night King. Shrines interact with your amulet to unlock ancient magic and give the characters skills needed for later puzzles.

Play together

In single-player mode, you control both the male and female characters at once. Each character is controlled with one half of the gamepad, so you need to consider their positions as you move and work them together to solve puzzles and advance.

You can also bring a friend in co-op to explore, solve puzzles and work together to defeat the Night King. The game lets you switch between single-player and co-op with a button press.

Forest hazards

Animals inhabit the forest and may react badly if disturbed, so take care when approaching them. You must also avoid the hazards of the dark forest as you climb.