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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 461 sampled Steam reviews (425 positive / 36 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Multiplayer & servers7% mention it
- Story & writing5% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
- Bugs & crashes19% mention it
- Multiplayer & servers8% mention it
- Difficulty & balance8% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
89%
64 reviews
5-15h
92%
121 reviews
15-40h
90%
113 reviews
40-100h
94%
112 reviews
100h+
98%
51 reviews
Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (Metacritic) | – | 82 | 38 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 94% | 89 | 1562 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 80 | 141 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 92% | 86 | 3000 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Aug 18, 2026) · 300 reviews sampled · 10496 total reviews in window · weighted 215.1 up / 16 down · computed 34m ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (10)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 80
“PEAK is, well, the peak of climbing games. Aggro Crab and Landfall Games’ combined talent resulted in an incredibly tactile, aptly challenging and delightfully chaotic puzzle platformer. With lots of colour, whimsy and charm, every pitfall or plummet to your death on the trying climb is just another opportunity for you and your friends to pick yourself up off your feet, and get moving again. It’s dangerous to go alone, take this plush alien toy, healing balm and your best pals with you. You won’t regret it.”
read full review ↗ - 76
“PEAK is short, sharp, and brutal, in the best way. Its tight mechanics, clever co-op design, and devilish biomes make every climb memorable, even when the servers don’t hold up. While bugs and communication issues occasionally get in the way, the game’s charm and challenge more than make up for it, especially considering the price. This is the kind of game that doesn’t just test your reflexes, it tests your friendships, and somehow makes that feel rewarding.”
read full review ↗ - 86
“Peak is everything I'd want from a co-op game. It promotes creative collaboration, is cheap as chips, and with the map resetting every 24 hours there's the possibility of endless fun.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“PEAK starts off simple but evolves into a hilarious and strategic co-op game packed with clever mechanics, dynamic biomes, and surprisingly deep gameplay. A charming, fresh must-play at a ridiculously low price.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Peak is a chaotic, fun time with friends that will have you cheering with joy one moment upon reaching the top, and screaming in agony the next after falling back down. While it's possible to play solo, this is clearly a co-op–designed experience that needs to be played with friends to get the most out of it. A few bugs and crashes still take away from the experience, but Peak is a game that's worth your time in a very busy 2025.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Peak is a fun climbing arcade game that you can enjoy solo or with friends. Its gameplay loop isn’t meant to frustrate, just entertain, and it succeeds. The climbing itself, with its animations and sound design, is genuinely satisfying. However, the climbing gear could use a bit more attention, and overall, this is more of a casual, one-evening treat than a multiplayer staple you'll keep coming back to for months.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Peak stands out as a delight in a year of self-serious major game releases, and I especially recommend it to anyone seeking levity amidst life’s stresses. The climb to the summit may be treacherous, but overcoming its many hazards with my friends is one of my favorite memories of playing games this year. ”
read full review ↗ - 82
“No campaign, no alternative modes. No frills, in short. PEAK focuses on doing one thing, and tries to do it as best as possible. In this case, then, it is one of those rare examples in which the level of fun is directly linked to the people you play it with: its nature makes it perfect as a co-op title to share with a small group of close friends, as long as we are not too scared by the roguelike component.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“ This charming and humorous cooperative climbing game thrives in multiplayer thanks to its chaotic biomes, intuitive controls, and emergent moments that demand communication and teamwork, although server issues and a lackluster solo mode hold it back from reaching greater heights.”
read full review ↗ - 82
“ Playing PEAK is a reminder of why we play games. Not to save the world as the latest hunky hero chosen by a sexy priestess, but to laugh at our downfalls, share moments with our friends, and build memories that last. PEAK isn't the deepest or most polished game, but it is one of the most honestly fun games we've played this year. ”
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ElDesmarquePatch history
- Patch Notes 2.03.aAug 27, 2026
- ONE MORE WEEK OF GLOOM + THE CITADELAug 24, 2026
- PATCH 2.02.aAug 18, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- PATCH 2.01.a: Frog cooldown and bug fixesAug 13, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- THE FINAL ASCENTAug 11, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- THE FINAL BIOME UPDATE ARRIVES AUGUST 11!Aug 6, 2026
- patch 1.65.aJul 23, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- BETA PATCH 0.65.dJul 16, 2026
- BETA PATCH 0.65.cJul 7, 2026
- BETA PATCH 0.65.aJul 2, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.64.aJun 24, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- SMALL patch 1.63.aJun 3, 2026
- SMALL patch 1.62.bMay 29, 2026
- SMALL patch 1.62.aMay 12, 2026
- Patch Notes 1.61.bApr 22, 2026
- BETA branch Patch 1.61.bApr 16, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.61.a: Stability and bug fixesApr 13, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- 1.60.d Patch Notes (Friendship Restored)Apr 2, 2026
- 1.60.c Patch NotesApr 1, 2026
- 1.60.b Patch NoteMar 30, 2026
- THE PLAY IT YOUR WAY UPDATEMar 30, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- maintenance patch 1.54.cMar 3, 2026
- 1.54.b Patch notes: Fixed the Wizard HatFeb 18, 2026
- 1.54.a Patch Notes: More lobby security, invisible player fix etc!Feb 17, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- BETA PATCH 1.54.aFeb 6, 2026
- 1.53.a: Host kick and connect/reconnect fixes!Jan 27, 2026
- Patch 1.52.aJan 6, 2026
- Patch 1.51.aDec 19, 2025
- BBNO$ x PEAK CONCERTDec 12, 2025
- Patch 1.47.a AND a bunch of new merch!!Dec 1, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.45.aNov 17, 2025
- Patch 1.44.aNov 13, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.43.aNov 7, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix 1.42.a (Zombie Nerf)Nov 6, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix 1.41.aNov 5, 2025
- THE ROOTS - UPDATE OUT RIGHT NOW! 🍄🌲Nov 5, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- THE ROOTS - UPDATE OUT NOW! 🍄🌲Nov 5, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Maintenance Patch 1.35.aOct 31, 2025
…and 37 earlier patch announcements.