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Games Adventure The Upper Hand
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Adventure · Brain Syringe Studios LLC

The Upper Hand

The Upper Hand
Content rating unavailable
Windows
6 user reviews · 100% of 6
DeveloperBrain Syringe Studios LLC
Wait Chip's verdict · US updated 2 days ago

Good game, but it sits 100% of the way from its all-time low to full price. It drops harder in seasonal sales. Patience pays.

Why this verdict
Price position between all-time low and full price 100%
All-time low $1.49 · 7d ago
Player reviews 100% positive of 6
Quality score 100/100 · small sample
Value score 0/100

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About this game

What this game is, in the developer's words

Climb, and adapt in The Upper Hand, a rock climbing deckbuilding platformer where you scale challenging levels as Gen-0. Beat stages, unlock achievements to score points, and evolve your abilities using our deck-builder and pose system to forge your own path to the top.

The Upper Hand is a Deck-Building, Platformer that tests the players adaptability as Gen-0 ascends in pursuit of the parts required to rebuild his space ship, all to an original sound track.

Platforming

Embrace the art of bouldering as you climb ever higher clinging hand and foot to different holds. As you progress take into consideration unique environmental holds and learn the limitations of each one. Challenge yourself to improve and pursue new abilities and customized apparel.

Adaptability

Experience distinct biomes and adapt to their unique environmental challenges. Find freedom in the variety of possible solutions to each challenge. Carve your own path and pursue ever more efficient routes and times to score points to use in the shop.

Deck

Building Your future is in your hands as you craft your playstyle using a wide array of cards’ poses and abilities to quickly and successfully conquer each challenge. Using the points collected by accomplishing level achievements and spending them at the shop you can acquire new powers for gen-0 to use in his pursuit of the top.

Gen-0

Gen-0 has been captured and needs your help! Gen-0 is Stuck in a foreign world and longs for home. Help him climb through different worlds to collect the parts of his ship needed to get back home.

Music

Our original composer Ricky Hess has poured his heart and soul into our original soundtrack. It features elements of Jazz, City pop, synth-hop and a variety of other inspirations. The upbeat tracks are sure to invigorate your pursuit of the peak.

Media

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Price intelligence

Accepted price history and the lows that matter

Historical lows
All-time low ATL $1.49 2026-07-06
3-month low $1.49
12-month low $1.49
Current $4.99
Price events From the accepted price history · updates automatically
Jul 9, 2026
Sale ended · back to $4.99
Jul 6, 2026
New all-time low $1.49

The Upper Hand price history and best deals

The Upper Hand for PC currently sells from $4.99 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $1.49, set on 2026-07-06.

Frequently asked questions

Answered from this game's own price and edition data

Should I buy The Upper Hand now or wait?
Our verdict is wait. At 100% of the way to full price, it usually drops harder in seasonal sales, so patience tends to pay.
Is $4.99 a good price for The Upper Hand?
$4.99 sits 100% of the way from the all-time low of $1.49 to the full price. It has been cheaper before, so there is room to wait.
Where can I buy The Upper Hand?
The Upper Hand is tracked at steam. We only list authorized stores here and always link out with a clean outbound link.
Scores
Steam reviews 6 user reviews · 100%
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Tech
Requirements
System requirements platform
Minimum
Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 or equivalent
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 7600 512 Mb or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Facts
DeveloperBrain Syringe Studios LLC
PublisherBrain Syringe Studios LLC
ModesSingle-player
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