Outside the mountain lodge, snow falls and a northerly wind blows, yet you will feel safe and secure. Managing a mountain resort is, after all, a role that is both manageable and rewarding.

I enjoyed my time with Above the Snow, and that’s mainly because it has lots of complexity, without feeling overwhelming. The story mode is quite long, and there’s always something to do, so you never feel monotonous. At the same time, the game’s “cause and effect” system rewards your great choices, while also punishing you when you don’t really do the right thing. With that being said, Above the Snow felt very fulfilling from the beginning up until the end. The mountainscape is beautifully created, the gameplay is exciting, and every step forward feels like a reward for all the hard work you did. Although it might seem overwhelming at first, the game does a great job in becoming approachable later on, and its system-driven gameplay is a lot of fun. If you’re into management games, you’ll find Above the Snow to be quite the treat.