SURVIVAL
The Mist Rises
The mist is a living hazard. Its tides shrink safe zones, while freezing temperatures and brutal winds make the heights dangerous too.
- Read changing mist cycles
- Prepare for unpredictable weather
- Keep reserves before expanding
FAN-MADE COMMUNITY WIKI
Above:
Colonies of the Mist
Build a hilltop colony in the last land safe from the toxic mist. Survive, expand, connect isolated settlements and search ancient monuments for a way out.
Release TBAUpdated Aug 2026StrategySingle-player9 Languages
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Your Above Journey
⌂ 01
Beginner Guide
Learn the essential first steps: choose high ground, shelter survivors, secure resources and prepare your first expansion.
→▦ 02Colony & Logistics
Understand vertical building, storage, bridges, ziplines, supply routes and interconnected settlements.
→◒ 03Mist Survival
Track the mist cycle, brave harsh weather and decide when your scouts must return to safety.
→⌖ 04Expeditions & Ancient Technology
Equip colonists, descend into the fog and recover rare materials and forgotten knowledge.
→GAME INTRODUCTION
What is Above:
Colonies of the Mist?
Above: Colonies of the Mist is a survival colony builder set in a challenging world where space is scarce, resources are limited and every decision matters.
Establish resilient hilltop settlements and organise expeditions into the ever-present mist. Master logistics, brave the elements and balance the needs of a growing colony against the dangers of a fallen civilization.
Explore All Guides →DeveloperDocklight Games
PublisherForklift Interactive
PlatformWindows PC / Steam
GenreStrategy / Colony Builder
ReleaseTo be announced
Languages9 supported
ModeSingle-player
StatusWishlist available
COLONY SYSTEMS
Build upward.
Connect every peak.
Safe ground is limited. Use vertical space wisely and keep resources moving between distant settlements through bridges, ziplines and carefully planned supply routes.
EXPLORATION
Ancient Technologies
Fertile land, rare ores and forgotten knowledge lie in the valleys. Equip expeditions and return before the fog closes in.
- Explore collapsed monuments
- Face Custodian Automatons
- Recover technology and escape
OFFICIAL & COMMUNITY
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Ready to Rise Above the Mist?
From your first hilltop shelter to dangerous expeditions into the fog, this community wiki helps you plan, build and survive.