Over the Alps

About

Over the Alps drops you into 1939 Switzerland as a spy on the run. Sneak past patrols, hide in plain sight, and make quick decisions that shape your path through wartime Europe. The game blends stealth gameplay with a branching narrative where every choice matters. You’ll navigate tight alleyways, train stations, and mountain passes while avoiding detection. Developer Stave Studios crafts a tense atmosphere with moody visuals and a plot full of moral gray areas. Writer Jon Ingold weaves a story that feels cinematic in scale but intimate in its character moments. The game’s strength lies in its tight pacing and the weight of its decisions. With 120 hours of playtime reported by some, the multiple endings and hidden secrets add replay value. While not graphically flashy, the minimalist design focuses attention on the espionage drama. Available on PC Switch and Mac it’s a focused single player experience that leans into classic spy tropes with fresh twists.

Storyline

Postcards written in invisible ink reveal a secret history... Travel back in time in the debut game from Stave Studios, OVER THE ALPS. Stay undercover, evade the police, and race across 1939 Switzerland in this Hitchcockian World War Two spy thriller. Navigate the twists and turns of an interactive story written by Jon Ingold of 80 Days and Heaven's Vault fame, where each of your actions has consequences.