Above the Snow News

[p][/p][p]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 the Above the Snow demo! Your enthusiasm was absolutely incredible, and the queues of people eager to take on the challenge of running a mountain shelter exceeded our wildest expectations. Your support and positive feedback confirm our belief that our vision for a narrative, atmospheric tycoon game makes sense![/p][p][/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][h2] HUGE HONOR: NOMINATION FROM IGN POLSKA![/h2][p][/p][p]We are thrilled to announce that Above the Snow has been nominated by IGN Polska for the Best Polish Indie Game Award at PGA 2025! For us, as the independent studio Above the Desk, this is a great honor and proof that our unique genre blend (narrative tycoon strategy) has been noticed.[/p][p][/p][h3]What did we showcase at PGA?[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]The trade fair in Poznań was a milestone for our project, the winner of the Grand Winner award in the PC Game City-Building category at the NYX Games Awards 2025. For the first time, we are publicly presenting a ten-minute gameplay video, giving you a glimpse into the daily life of an Alpine shelter manager from the 1960s. It is now available on our Steam page.[/p]

• [p]Running the Shelter: You were able to step into the host's shoes, arranging interiors with stylish furniture from Heywood Wakefield and Fjordfiesta to create a cozy haven for hikers. Satisfied guests are the key to success! [/p]
• [p]High-Altitude Logistics: We proved that the gameplay doesn't end with warm corners. A specially designed quest system allowed you to organize and transport supplies and mark out your own mountain trails. [/p]
• [p]Legends of Mountaineering: Our game draws inspiration from the history of mountaineering. At the shelter, you will meet characters modeled after real mountain icons, including the Polish traveler Marek Kamiński and the legendary Himalayan climber Ed Viesturs![/p]

[h2]Further Plans and Wishlist! [/h2][p]The premiere of Above the Snow is planned for the first half of 2026. If you like the idea of managing an Alpine shelter and caring for the safety of hikers among majestic peaks, add Above the Snow to your Steam Wishlist! This is the best way to support our work and not miss the premiere. [/p][p]Wishlist Now![/p][p] [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]\[/p][/p]

[p][/p][p]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 the Above the Snow demo! Your enthusiasm was absolutely incredible, and the queues of people eager to take on the challenge of running a mountain shelter exceeded our wildest expectations. Your support and positive feedback confirm our belief that our vision for a narrative, atmospheric tycoon game makes sense![/p][p][/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][h2]
HUGE HONOR: NOMINATION FROM IGN POLSKA![/h2][p][/p][p]We are thrilled to announce that Above the Snow has been nominated by IGN Polska for the Best Polish Indie Game Award at PGA 2025! For us, as the independent studio Above the Desk, this is a great honor and proof that our unique genre blend (narrative tycoon strategy) has been noticed.[/p][p][/p][h3]What did we showcase at PGA?[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]The trade fair in Poznań was a milestone for our project, the winner of the Grand Winner award in the PC Game City-Building category at the NYX Games Awards 2025. For the first time, we are publicly presenting a ten-minute gameplay video, giving you a glimpse into the daily life of an Alpine shelter manager from the 1960s. It is now available on our Steam page.[/p]

• [p]Running the Shelter: You were able to step into the host's shoes, arranging interiors with stylish furniture from Heywood Wakefield and Fjordfiesta to create a cozy haven for hikers. Satisfied guests are the key to success! [/p]
• [p]High-Altitude Logistics: We proved that the gameplay doesn't end with warm corners. A specially designed quest system allowed you to organize and transport supplies and mark out your own mountain trails. [/p]
• [p]Legends of Mountaineering: Our game draws inspiration from the history of mountaineering. At the shelter, you will meet characters modeled after real mountain icons, including the Polish traveler Marek Kamiński and the legendary Himalayan climber Ed Viesturs![/p]

[h2]Further Plans and Wishlist! [/h2][p]The premiere of Above the Snow is planned for the first half of 2026. If you like the idea of managing an Alpine shelter and caring for the safety of hikers among majestic peaks, add Above the Snow to your Steam Wishlist! This is the best way to support our work and not miss the premiere. [/p][p]Wishlist Now![/p][p]
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[h2]ALPINE ADVENTURE RECOGNIZED! "Above the Snow" IS AN INDIE GAME AWARD 2026 FINALIST FOR BEST NARRATIVE![/h2][p][/p][p]Hello, Hikers! The Above the Desk team has news for you that is as warming as a cup of hot cocoa by the fireplace![/p][p]We are extremely happy and proud to announce that our cozy mountain lodge management tycoon, Above the Snow, has been officially nominated in the prestigious Best Narrative category at the Indie Game Award 2026 at the Taipei Game Show![/p][p]We poured our hearts into making "Above the Snow" not just a relaxing management game, but first and foremost an engaging adventure full of warmth and mountain stories. Our narrative, focusing on the lodge crew, demanding guests, Alpine intrigues, and the battle against the approaching Great Avalanche, has been noticed and appreciated on the international stage![/p][p]This nomination, among such strong global competition, is a huge honor for us and proof that even in tycoon games, the story is paramount.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]What's Next?[/h3][p][/p][p]Keep your fingers crossed for our lodge crew! The winners will be announced during the award ceremony on January 28, 2026, in Taipei. We will keep you updated on whether our Alpine resort wins the statue![/p][p]Thank you for being with us! Your support and enthusiasm make us feel like this mountain mission is worthwhile! If you haven't added "Above the Snow" to your Wishlist yet – now is the perfect time to feel that Alpine vibe![/p][p]\[Add Above the Snow to Your Wishlist!][/p][p]You can find the full list of Indie Game Award 2026 finalists here: [/p][p]https://tgs.tca.org.tw/?p=IGA_Finalist_e[/p][p][/p][p]Wishing you safe trails![/p][p]The Above the Desk Team 🏔️☕️❤️[/p]

[p]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 entries from over 30 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden, China, France, Germany, Japan, Australia, Spain, and more.[/p][p] [/p][p]"Winning the Grand Winner award for Best PC City-Building Game is an unbelievable honor that validates the passion and long hours our team poured into Above the Snow. Our original vision was to create a winter cozy and city-builder/tycoon experience that was as beautiful as, forcing players to make tough choices in the face of a hard winter. This recognition from the NYX Game Awards is a huge morale boost, and it lights a fire under us as we look toward the future—we're excited to continue expanding the world of Above the Snow and bringing new content to our incredible community." Said Michał Wasiak, CEO of Above the Desk – developer of a game[/p][p] [/p][h2]Blind Judging Process[/h2][p][/p][p]The NYX Game Awards employs a blind judging process to ensure impartiality and recognize winners for their success and contributions to the global gaming landscape. Each entry was evaluated by expert game developers, critics, and industry professionals based solely on quality and relevance to the judging criteria.[/p][p] [/p][p]"Games are more than pixels on a screen. They’re worlds you can enter, experiences you can feel, and stories that linger long after the console shuts off. From epic AAA titles to outstanding Indie stories, the NYX Game Awards celebrates all creators transforming ambition into experience, and imagination into worlds we want to explore again and again!” Exclaimed Thomas Brandt, spokesperson of IAA.[/p][p] [/p][h2]About NYX Game Awards[/h2][p][/p][p]The NYX Game Awards recognize exceptional innovation, creativity, and excellence in the gaming industry. The award promotes inclusivity and diversity by recognizing outstanding achievements across all levels of game development, from Indie to AAA titles. By honoring the best in gaming, the competition aims to inspire the next generation of developers and redefine what’s possible in interactive entertainment.[/p][p] [/p][p]Website: [/p][p]nyxgameawards.com[/p][p][/p][p]X: nyxgameawards[/p][p]Facebook: nyxgameawards[/p][p]Instagram: nyxgameaward[/p][p]Media Partner: Muse.World[/p]

[p]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![/p][p][/p][p]Above the Snow is a narrative-driven tycoon about managing a remote mountain shelter during a harsh winter, where every decision shapes your survival, relationships and the story that unfolds.[/p][p]With its unique blend of cozy atmosphere, meaningful choices and immersive storytelling, it offers a fresh take on the tycoon genre.[/p][p]If you're drawn to quiet, emotional experiences wrapped in strategy, this is a game made for you.[/p][p][/p][p]With warmth,
The Above the Desk team[/p][p][/p]