Rank 01Why this
Also Aliens and Third-Person Shooter, like Scars Above.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
Games like Scars Above
- 34 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Scars Above also play
The closest matches to Scars Above: Outcast - A New Beginning, Everreach: Project Eden, Them and Us, Remnant: From the Ashes, and Tomb Raider: Underworld. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Scars Above.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
Rank 03Why this
Shares puzzle solving with Scars Above.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
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Remnant: From the Ashes
Why this: Also Souls-like and Third-Person Shooter, like Scars Above.
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Darksiders III
Why this: Shares elemental combat with Scars Above.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Scars Above
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Mad Head Games
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 77% of 1,301 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Alien environments feel rich and immersive
- Boss fights are challenging and satisfying
- Elemental weaknesses matter for combat and puzzles
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Immersive
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Scars Above
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Returnal™
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Scars Above.
Mass Effect (2007)
Why this: Same immersive mood as Scars Above.
REMNANT II®
Why this: Also Souls-like and Third-Person Shooter, like Scars Above.
Resident Evil
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Scars Above.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Scars Above at current Steam store prices.
The Surge
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Scars Above.
Immortal: Unchained
Why this: Also Souls-like and Third-Person Shooter, like Scars Above.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite
Why this: Also Aliens and Third-Person Shooter, like Scars Above.
Void Sols
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Scars Above.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Everreach: Project Eden
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Scars Above.
Remnant: From the Ashes
Why this: Also Souls-like and Third-Person Shooter, like Scars Above.
More from Mad Head Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Mad Head Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Pagan: Absent Gods
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Scars Above.
Rite of Passage: The Perfect Show Collector's Edition
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Scars Above.
About Scars Above
The closest matches to Scars Above: Outcast - A New Beginning, Everreach: Project Eden, Them and Us, Remnant: From the Ashes, and Tomb Raider: Underworld. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Scars Above is your kind of game, the closest matches are Outcast - A New Beginning, Everreach: Project Eden and Them and Us — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and immersive, and single out its ability upgrades and distraction traps. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Scars Above is a 2023 third-person action-adventure shooter set on a mysterious alien world. Players explore and battle hostile creatures using elemental combat, where identifying enemy weaknesses becomes essential for both survival and solving environmental puzzles. The game features ability upgrades, a gadget wheel, and distraction traps that reward tactical thinking over brute force. Players describe the experience as contemplative and immersive, with the story unfolding naturally through exploration and discovery. Boss encounters present challenging tests that players find satisfying to overcome. The game is priced at $29.99 USD, runs in Playable on Steam Deck, and holds a 77% positive rating from 1,301 Steam reviews.
About Scars Above: 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.
Is Scars Above worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 77% of 1,301 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 7 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Alien environments feel rich and immersive
- Boss fights are challenging and satisfying
- Elemental weaknesses matter for combat and puzzles
- Gameplay rewards tactical thinking over brute force
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I really WANTED to like this game. The setting and look of it were nice. Cutscenes are odd with questionable lip syncing. Yes, the game is linear. Sadly, the main part of this game, the combat is bad. From the awkward "gadget" wheel, to…”
“Don't get me wrong with this negative review. The game is okay-ish and not too bad, it has interesting element mechanic which makes the player play with variety of weapons at some points and it is satisfying to take down big enemies using…”
People who play it also play: Outcast - A New Beginning, Everreach: Project Eden, Them and Us
Frequently asked about Scars Above
Can I run it?
Does Scars Above run on Steam Deck?
Scars Above is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Scars Above cost?
Scars Above is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Scars Above?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Scars Above are Outcast - A New Beginning, Everreach: Project Eden, Them and Us.
Who developed Scars Above?
Scars Above was developed by Mad Head Games and published by Prime Matter.