The Upturned

About

The Upturned is a puzzle-platformer set in a bizarre afterlife hotel where logic doesn’t apply. You play a newly deceased guest navigating the Upturned Inn, a labyrinth of floating staircases, shifting rooms, and glitchy physics. Progress by solving environmental puzzles that twist space and time while avoiding bizarre hazards like spectral cleaners and collapsing floors. The controls are simple but precise, balancing momentum-based jumps with item-based solutions. The story is minimal but adds a layer of dark humor to the chaos. The game’s standout is its surreal art style, clashing colors, distorted architecture, and eerie animations create a hauntingly quirky vibe. While short (4-6 hours), it maintains a brisk pace that keeps players engaged. A Steam review sample shows 75% positive feedback, with praise for originality and polish. The mix of platforming and existential dread works surprisingly well, offering a brisk but memorable experience.

Storyline

You have just arrived in the afterlife, soon to stumble upon the grand Upturned Inn--a hotel for the dead.