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Steam app 2423760 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 22:22 UTC

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!

Above the Snow Steam header artwork
Above the DeskWandering Wizard
6playing now
1224-hour peak
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The last 30 days

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September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 108 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

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October 2026

Above the Snow was released on 23 Apr, 2026.

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Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 22:22 UTC
App ID
2423760
Last updated
27 Jul 2026 build 24410089
Developer
Above the Desk
Publisher
Wandering Wizard
Release date
23 Apr, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Unknown
Achievements
44

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Accessibility

Popular tags

DogsCozyResource ManagementStory RichAtmosphericManagementSimulationBuildingSnowHand-drawnTime ManagementStrategyCasualNatureFamily FriendlyCity BuilderRelaxingShop KeeperCuteImmersive Sim
About this gameFull description from Steam
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!
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS12Linguagem imprópria
IGRS13Penggunaan bahasa
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

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

Recommended

Supported languages11 languages
LanguageFull audio
English●
German
Spanish - Spain
Polish
French
Traditional Chinese
Japanese
Portuguese - Brazil
Simplified Chinese
Russian
Ukrainian

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

44 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
We're CookedAchievement
A Cold WelcomeAchievement
Long WinterAchievement
Chapter 1: From Dust to FireAchievement
Chapter 2Achievement
Chapter 3Achievement
Chapter 4Achievement
Chapter 5Achievement
Chapter 6: Still StandingAchievement
Last ChapterAchievement

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DemosPlayable demos on Steam

40 developer announcements, Jun 2025 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC

August

  1. A big thank you to everyone who visited us at ChinaJoy!

    Hello Mountaineers! The 23rd ChinaJoy 2026 has officially come to a successful close! Over the past few days, the enthusiasm in the demo area far exceeded our expectations. Seeing so many players stop by and experience our 1960s Alpine…

    Apple

July

  1. Above the Snow at ChinaJoy 2026 – Come See Us at Booth N1-G306!

    Hello everyone,We are thrilled to announce that Above the Snow will be making its way to ChinaJoy 2026! We warmly invite all players to drop by our booth for hands-on demos, conversations with our team, and exclusive giveaways!About…

    Beskar
  2. Above the Snow - Version 1.3 is out!

    Hello Mountaineers!Update 1.3 for Above the Snow is now available! This update brings the next set of roadmap features, including the first version of the automation system, the Endless Mode crew selector, new entertainment objects for…

    Above the Desk
  3. Happy 4th of July!

    Wishing all American mountaineers a Happy Independence Day!Today marks 250 years of American Independence. That's worth taking a moment to acknowledge. To the American Mountaineers celebrating today, we hope it's a good one! From all of us…

    Beskar
  4. Attention, dear mountaineers and community members!

    Would you like to see YOUR specific decor/story/character added to the game?What kind of elements from your country would you like to see in Above the Snow?Would it be Furniture, decorations, stories, or characters?Think of it this way:"It…

    AlphaNav

June

  1. Catch Above The Snow on Steam's Summer sale!

    Steam Summer Sale is here!Hello, Mountaineers!The Steam Summer Sale is now live and Above The Snow is part of it! For a limited time, grab the game at 20% off and the Alpine Edition DLC at 10% off. Haven’t played yet?Above The Snow is a…

    Beskar
  2. Above the Snow - version 1.2 is out!

    Hello Mountaineers!Update 1.2 for Above the Snow is now available! This update brings the next set of roadmap features, including Photo Mode, additional trail map upgrades, new building mode objects, easier route selection and many more…

    Above the Desk
  3. Above The Snow is joining the Steam Baltic Showcase by DevGamm!

    Hello, Mountaineers!We have some exciting news. Above The Snow has been selected to participate in the Steam Baltic Showcase by DevGamm, running from June 15th to June 22nd!DevGamm is one of the leading game industry conferences in Europe…

    Beskar
  4. New languages added!

    Hello Wanderers!A quick update from us, Above the Snow is now available in two new languages: Russian and Ukrainian.Thank you to everyone who asked for these localizations. We hope this update makes the game easier to enjoy for more players…

    Above the Desk
  5. Above the Snow Demo is available on Steam!

    Hello Hikers!Today we have great news! The Above the Snow demo is available again.If you have been curious about the game but have not tried it yet, now is a good moment to jump in and see if it is for you. The demo gives you a glimpse of…

    Above the Desk

May

  1. Hotfix 1.1.1 is live!

    Hello Hikers!After two weeks of testing, we have found and fixed a few important issues, while also adding a couple of improvements. We also have great news for those waiting for the Russian and Ukrainian languages. They are coming in…

    Above the Desk
  2. PATCH 1.1 is live!

    Hello Hikers! As promised, this week we are releasing version 1.1 with a number of changes and improvements.This update focuses mostly on things many players asked for. First of all, we took another look at trails. They should now be easier…

    Above the Desk
  3. Above the Snow - Further Along the Trails

    Hello Hikers!We have been reading your feedback closely, and today we want to show you what is coming next for Above the Snow. This roadmap shows the main things we are working on right now, but it is not a full list of every fix and small…

    Above the Desk

April

  1. PATCH 1.0.7 is live!

    Hello Hikers! Another day, another patch. Today we focused on a few fixes and quality improvements.Changelog:Destroying objects now properly returns resources (this also fixes the Preparations task not counting collected $…

    Above the Desk
  2. PATCH 1.0.6 is live!

    Hello Hikers!We didn’t plan to drop another patch so soon, but we ran into a couple of uncommon (and pretty annoying) issues, so we went ahead and fixed them.Here’s what’s new:Workers no longer should have a chance to become stuck in…

    Above the Desk
  3. PATCH 1.0.5 IS LIVE!

    Hello Hikers! We are coming back with patch 1.0.5!CHANGELOGSupport for widescreen/ultra-widescreen monitorsThis was a common request, and over the last few days we were working on this feature. Now you should be able to play comfortably on…

    Above the Desk
  4. PATCH 1.0.4 is live!

    Hello!After a very intense weekend, we’re back with a hotfix addressing the most critical issues reported by players.Changelog:fixed saves with blocked characters fixed saves with broken treatment process fixed saves with broken competition…

    Above the Desk
  5. Day One Patch is Live! Thank You for Your Feedback!

    Hello everyone!Thank you so much for playing Above the Snow and for all your feedback! We've been reading your comments, bug reports, reviews, and Discord messages non-stop.Today we're releasing our Day One Patch, focused on fixing the most…

    Above the Desk
  6. ❄️Above the Snow is OUT NOW!

    It feels a bit surreal to finally say this....Above the Snow is now available on Steam. A cozy, narrative-driven tycoon set in the Alps of the 1960s, where you build a mountain lodge, take care of guests, and quietly shape the stories of…

    Above the Desk
  7. ABOVE THE SNOW: PRE-RELEASE UPDATE

    When we took part in Steam Next Fest in February, we didn’t expect this level of interest. The event turned out to be a major test for both the game and our team. Over 5,000 players tried the Above The Snow demo. We received hundreds of…

    Above the Desk
  8. A New Face in Our Mountains: Partnering with Marek Kamiński

    Above The Snow has partnered with legendary Polish explorer Marek Kamiński, and we're thrilled to finally share it. Marek joins a growing family of extraordinary collaborators helping bring our alpine world to life, and this is one we've…

    Beskar
  9. Heywood-Wakefield Partners with Above The Snow

    Heywood-Wakefield is coming to Above The Snow, and we're excited to finally talk about it.In Above The Snow, you're not just ticking boxes on a management screen. You're bringing an old mountaineering lodge back to life, so when it came to…

    Beskar
  10. A New Face in Our Mountains: Partnering with Ed Viesturs

    Above The Snow is partnering with legendary mountaineer Ed Viesturs to bring our alpine world to life. This collaboration is all about atmosphere and authenticity. We're excited for Ed's real-world mountain expertise to shape the tone of…

    Beskar

March

  1. Above the Snow Arrives April 23, 2026 - Join the Alpine Adventure!

    We’re excited to announce the release date! Above the Snow will officially launch on April 23, 2026!Step into the cozy life of the shelter crew and build your dream Alpine resort in this narrative tycoon adventure. Rescue alpinists, manage…

    Above the Desk
  2. What The Snow Hides #3: What Makes our Shelter

    One of the most important elements we wanted to include in the game from the very first drafts was a compelling story and a cast of distinctive characters. Considering the cozy nature of the game, we drew strong inspiration from family…

    Above the Desk

February

  1. Above the Snow Demo available now!

    Today Steam Next Fest begins, and for this occasion we have prepared the Above the Snow demo!After a long period of work and testing, we are proud to share the demo version with you. Every comment will be valuable to us, both regarding what…

    Above the Desk
  2. Above The Snow Demo available during Steam Next Fest!

    Above The Snow is officially joining Steam Next Fest! You’ll be able to try our first public demo soon. We’ve been excited to share this moment, and Steam Next Fest is a great chance for you to jump in early and see what we’ve been working…

    Beskar
  3. Above the Snow has reached 10,000 wishlists!

    Above the Snow has just reached 10,000 wishlists on Steam, and we honestly can’t thank you enough! Every wishlist, comment, and share helps more than you might think and keeps us motivated to push forward and make the game as good as…

    Above the Desk

January

  1. What the Snow Hides #2: Shaping The Trails

    The trail-building system is another major pillar of gameplay awaiting the player. This is where the everyday duties of a shelter manager intertwine with deeper strategic decisions--ones that can have long-term consequences. In today’s…

    Above the Desk

December

  1. Happy Winter Holidays 2025!

    Merry Christmas to you and your families! Thank you for your support throughout the year!The past few weeks have been very busy for our team as we prepare the first public demo, which will be available early next year. Thank you for being…

    Above the Desk
  2. What the Snow Hides #1

    IntroductionThe building system in Above the Snow gives players the ability to create their own functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces, tailored either to the challenges posed by the game or, in Endless Mode, fully driven by creative…

    Above the Desk

November

  1. Cortazu on "Above the Snow": Strategy, Realism, and Real Mountain Gear

    The demanding world of mountain exploration and strategy in Above the Snow gains an extra layer of authenticity thanks to a unique partnership with Cortazu, a technical mountain sports brand. We spoke with the company, which revealed that…

    wertum

October

  1. Above the Snow at PGA 2025 - report

    PGA 2025 COMPLETED! THANK YOU AND WE ARE NOMINATED FOR AN IGN AWARD! 🏆We are still riding the wave of emotion after Poznań Game Arena 2025! A huge thank you to everyone who visited our booth in the Indie Zone (hall 5, booth 35) and played…

    wertum
  2. ALPINE ADVENTURE RECOGNIZED!

    ALPINE ADVENTURE RECOGNIZED! "Above the Snow" IS AN INDIE GAME AWARD 2026 FINALIST FOR BEST NARRATIVE!Hello, Hikers! The Above the Desk team has news for you that is as warming as a cup of hot cocoa by the fireplace!We are extremely happy…

    wertum

September

  1. Above the Snow Secures Award-Winning Triumph the 2025 NYX Game Awards: Season 2

    The NYX Game Awards proudly announces the winners of its 2025 Season 2 competition, recognizing the most outstanding achievements of Above the Snow as a Grand Winner in the PC Game City-Building category. This year’s awards drew hundreds of…

    Above the Desk

August

  1. Event Spotlight: Tiny Teams 2025

    We’re incredibly proud that Above the Snow has been selected for Tiny Teams 2025 – a celebration of small studios creating bold, original games. Visit our Steam page to learn more and add Above the Snow to your wishlist!Above the Snow is a…

    Above the Desk

July

  1. Post #1 The History of the Corotan Pass Shelter

    The first mentions of the Corotan Pass, where the shelter is located, date back to the 1st century AD. According to tradition, it was along this very route that Caesar and his legions crossed Alps on their way to conquer Gaul. In the Middle…

    Above the Desk
  2. "Above the Snow" has been accepted to DevGAMM Awards 2025

    Hey Hikers,We have some inspiring news to share with you all! Our game, Above the Snow, has been officially accepted by the jurors to participate in the DevGAMM Awards 2025!This is a huge milestone for us and a testament to all the hard…

    Above the Desk

June

  1. Fjordfiesta Joins "Above the Snow"!

    We're thrilled to announce an exciting partnership that will elevate the "Above the Snow" experience to new heights! Fjordfiesta, a contemporary Norwegian design brand renowned for its high-quality craftsmanship and innovative design, is…

    Above the Desk
  2. Welcome to Above the Snow – Your Cozy Chaos in the Alps!

    Hey there, manager-in-the-making! Way up in the snowy peaks, there's a cozy little mountain lodge. The kind of place that should be calm and quiet... but never is. Behind the scenes, four friends are running the entire operation — from…

    Tony Bugow

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