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About Upstream
Upstream is a game about paddling a fragile glass boat against a river that climbs endlessly up a mountain. You navigate perilous waters and avoid obstacles; a single touch against the jagged surroundings shatters your boat and sends you plunging below. Each stroke moves you forward, but one mistake can cost you everything.
The river
The river winds through multiple themed areas, including industrial stretches filled with sawblades and crushers, frozen rapids and surreal dreamscapes. Its physics-based movement makes every stroke a risk.
The climb
You may fall and have to start paddling again. What awaits at the top depends on whether you can reach it. The climb is framed as a journey through perseverance, frustration and possibly enlightenment.
Frequently asked questions
The best price for Upstream is $1.99 at Steam. It is the only shop with an offer that activates in your country.
The minimum requirements for Upstream are: Windows 10, GeForce GTX 1060, Intel Core i5-7600, 8 GB RAM, 2 GB storage. It runs on Windows only. The recommended specs are in the System requirements section.
No. Upstream is a single-player game.
Yes. Upstream is the full base game. You need nothing else to play it.
Steam lets publishers create keys to sell in other shops. Once you activate a key, the game is yours to keep, just like a store purchase.
Disclaimer: CD keys have an inherent 1–2% average failure rate. Check the shop terms for buyer protection info. Steam offers no buyer protection for keys bought in other shops and doesn't refund them.











