Upstream – Release Date, Platforms, Trailer & Gameplay
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Release dateReleased on Apr 17, 2025
StatusReleased
Best forPlayers curious about indie games on PC (Microsoft Windows)
RatingNo rating yet
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Is Upstream Worth Playing?
A physics-based upstream paddling challenge where every move matters. Navigate treacherous waters, dodge deadly obstacles, and fight against the current—but one wrong touch shatters your fragile glass boat, sending you back downstream. A brutally hilarious test of patience and skill.
About Upstream
Upstream is an indie game available on PC (Microsoft Windows). See its rating, gameplay details, similar games, and whether it is worth playing.
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