Peak (video game)
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| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Release | 16 June 2025 |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Peak (stylized as PEAK) is a cooperative climbing video game developed and published by Aggro Crab and Landfall for Windows through the video game distribution service Steam.[1][2]
History
[edit]The game was first created for a game jam in February 2025. It was expanded and released as a full game on 16 June 2025.[3] The game quickly grew in popularity on the live streaming platform Twitch, and the level of success has been compared to games like Lethal Company and Phasmophobia.[4] Soon after release, a patch was released that fixed various bugs and improved multiplayer lobbies.[5]
Gameplay
[edit]Without the use of mods, the game supports up to four players, with the objective being to climb a mountain following a crash landing on an unknown island.[6][7] The map cycles every 24 hours, and does not repeat.[8] Players are able to revive their teammates once per level through altars found at the campsite, a rest area between each level.[9] Players can carry up to three items, and can use a backpack to carry up to four more.[10] Upon completing the default difficulty, players are awarded an in-game cosmetic sash, and unlock harder difficulties.[11]
There is one enemy in-game, named the "Scoutmaster." It either spawns when one player travels too far from the group, or when it is summoned through the use of an item, the "Scoutmaster Bugle."[12]
Outside of climbing the mountain, obstacles players can run into include ticks, which assign poison damage to the affected player until a teammate removes the bug. They can be consumed, similar to other food-related items in the game.[13]
There are various items in the game that assist with climbing the mountain, including rope spools, rope cannons, and pitons. Rope spools are able to be deployed from a higher point and lowered down to a lower level to help other players climb after them. Rope cannons can be fired at a wall or ceiling and deploy a rope that drops down and can be climbed. Pitons can be placed onto any rock location that the player can climb on and will act as a rest location for players, as players can interact with the item to hold on and regain stamina.[14]
Reception
[edit]Sales
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AGGRO CRAB 💥 @AggroCrabGameswhy did this stupid jam game sell more copies than another crabs treasure im gonna crash out
Within the first 24 hours of release, the game sold over 100,000 copies.[17][18] It reached over one million copies sold within the first week, outselling Aggro Crab's previous title Another Crab's Treasure.[16][19] Nine days after release, it reached two million copies sold.[20]
The Aggro Crab social media account posted about the game's success, with sarcastic frustration about how the game performed better than Another Crab's Treasure.[21][22]
Reviews
[edit]PCGamer rated the game 86/100, commenting that "Peak is everything I'd want from a co-op game."[23]
References
[edit]- ^ Vatankhah, Matt. "Aggro Crab and Landfall Join Forces to Make 'Peak', a Co-op Climbing Game about Friendship and Falling". Vice. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Aggro Crab and Landfall Reveal New Co-Op Climbing Game "PEAK," Launching June 16". India Today Gaming. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ Joshua, Orpheus. "PEAK Launches on Steam: A Co-Op Climbing Adventure from Landfall and Aggro Crab". Nosy Pixel. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ Carmona, Carla. "Twitch's Co-Op Game of 2025 May Just Be Peak". GameRant. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ Blake, Vikki. "Co-Op Climbing Game Peak Takes Steam by Storm, Reaches Summit of Top Sellers Chart". IGN. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ Kuhnke, Olsin. "Peak is a small, goofy co-op climbing game from the devs behind Another Crab's Teasure and Content Warning". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ Morales, Greysun. "How to Play With More Than 4 Players in PEAK". GameRant. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ Morales, Greysun. "Peak - What Does 'New Island' Mean?". GameRant. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "How to revive in PEAK". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ Morales, Greysun. "Mastering the Backpack in PEAK - How to Actually Use It". GameRant. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ Morales, Greysun. "PEAK: What's the 'Tadpole Scout' Reward?". GameRant. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Phillips, Kara. "Where to find the Scoutmaster in Peak". PCGamer. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ Phillips, Kara. "How to remove ticks in Peak". PCGamer. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ Perez, Diego. "PEAK: How to Use Rope Spool, Rope Cannon, and Piton". GameRant. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ Gerblick, Jordan. ""I'm gonna crash out": Even the creators of co-op climbing game Peak are stunned by 1 million copies sold in 6 days – "Why did this stupid jam game sell more than Another Crab's Treasure"". GamesRadar+. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ a b Gould, Elie. "'Why did this stupid jam game sell more': Climbing game Peak has sold 1 million copies in under a week, outperforming its developer's most popular game". PCGamer. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ Kerr, Chris. "Aggro Crab and Landfall 'side hustle' Peak has sold 100,000 copies in 24 hours". Game Developer. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ Hore, Jamie. "Chaotic new co-op game Peak is a surprise, 93% rated hit on Steam". PCGamesN. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ Shutler, Ali. "This indie co-op game surprised everyone by selling a million copies in under a week". NME. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ Gould, Elie. "Peak has now sold 2 million copies in just 9 days, as the devs reveal what's next for this co-op climbing game: 'Let's talk about what we're cooking'". PCGamer. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ Bernardo, Anna. "Co-op climbing indie hit Peak sells one million copies in just six days on Steam". Gosu Gamers. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ Makar, Connor. "Charming co-op climbing game Peak takes Steam by storm, selling one million copies in six days and mounting the top sellers page". Eurogamer. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ Gould, Elie. "Peak review". PCGamer. Retrieved 26 June 2025.