Katarzyna Petru
One million copies sold in six days. Sounds like the success of a major AAA hit? Not this time. It’s an achievement by the independent studio Landfall Games, which managed to ignite the imagination of players around the world with a game… for less than four pounds.
“Peak” — a climb full of chaos and laughter
The game, which at first glance looks like a small toy created for a few friends, turned out to be one of the biggest viral hits of this summer. “Peak” is a cooperative adventure for up to four players, where we collectively try to climb a mountain peak, facing physics, obstacles, and—above all—coordination (or rather the lack thereof).
If you’ve played “Human: Fall Flat” or “Totally Reliable Delivery Service,” the atmosphere of “Peak” will not be unfamiliar to you. Here, cooperation matters, but just as often—hindering each other. Everything in a pastel, minimalist design that instead of distracting attention, focuses it on the most important thing: interaction among players.
One million copies in six days. How is that possible?
The answer is simple: low-threshold, fun, cheap, and perfect for streams. On the release day, the game cost just £3.96 on Steam (on sale), and its standard price is £6.39. That's less than one beer in a London pub – and it provides hours of laughter and frustration.
Developers at Landfall Games celebrated the milestone quite modestly. They simply posted a graphic on social media with the words: "Peak". A minimalism that perfectly reflects the style of the game itself.
Perfect Game for Summer
“Peak” doesn’t try to be anything more than it is. It's a light, sometimes absurd production perfect for shared evenings – whether locally or online. It doesn't require explaining the rules, you don’t need to know the lore, there are no cutscenes or crafting systems. You just run, climb, laugh, and try not to fall into the abyss.
It's a bit like a party board game, but in digital form and with a greater dose of chaos.
Is it worth it?
If you're looking for something that:
relaxes the atmosphere,
is perfect for a party or stream,
doesn't cost a fortune,
then yes – "Peak" is exactly what you need. In a world where games are increasingly becoming huge, overwhelming projects spanning dozens of hours, this title proves that simplicity still sells. Especially if it delivers pure enjoyment.
