Summary
- Peak emphasizes teamwork and cooperation in gameplay, making it integral for success.
- The fun factor is enhanced by the game's charm, cartoony graphics, physics-based movement, and proximity chat.
- Similar games like Totally Reliable Delivery Service and Surmount focus on shared experimentation and fun over flawless gameplay.
When it comes to playing a game with a group, the ability to work together and cooperate is often sidelined by other features, and the actual teamwork aspects are left behind. But with Peak, a cooperative climbing game all about helping each other reach the top, the co-op elements are integral to the gameplay, and without them, many players will struggle to make it far alone.
PEAK: All Items & What They Do
Most items in PEAK will make climbing rocks easier or cure status effects; here's a look at all the items in the game and what they do.
On top of this, the game has a level of charm thanks to its cartoony graphics and physics-based movement that adds in some opportunities for laughs, made even better with the inclusion of proximity chat. It is a love letter to fun and enjoying a game with friends, and there are plenty of other games out there that capture those ideas perfectly without demanding too much of the players.
8 Totally Reliable Delivery Service
Mundane Tasks Made Fun With Silly Physics
Totally Reliable Delivery Service
- Released
- April 1, 2021
WHERE TO PLAY
Totally Reliable Delivery Service thrives on slapstick physics and shared chaos, making it one of the most purely fun co-op games of its kind. Whether it's fumbling packages into the back of a moving truck or accidentally launching a friend off a cliff with a forklift, every moment is designed to make the players laugh and have fun.
In many ways, it's reminiscent of Peak's cooperative spirit: both games focus less on perfect execution and more on the joy of shared experimentation. The game thrives on its unpredictability, where every delivery attempt feels like a creative, often ridiculous group effort, where the journey matters far more than the outcome.
7 Surmount: A Mountain Climbing Adventure
Co-op Climbing On Procedural Cliffs
Surmount: A Mountain Climbing Adventure
- Released
- May 2, 2024
- Developer(s)
- Jasper Oprel, Indiana-Jonas
WHERE TO PLAY
Surmount: A Mountain Climbing Adventure is a physics-based mountain adventure that sees players using ropes to swing and traverse progressively more absurd surfaces, all while helping one another progress further. Timing is everything, and both players need to be in perfect sync in order to make it up certain areas, but even in failure, there is laughter.
Similarly to Peak, the game's map is procedurally generated, meaning that no two adventures are the same, and the challenges change every single time the team begins their ascent. The game embraces the comedy in the falls and pushes players to try new things and not get too bogged down with losing, instead pushing for fun over flawlessness.
6 Human Fall Flat
Level After Level Of Puzzling Fun
Human Fall Flat
- Released
- July 22, 2016
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- E for Everyone
- Developer(s)
- No Brakes Games
- Genre(s)
- Platformer, Puzzle
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS4, Xbox One, Stadia, Switch, Android, iOS, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PS5
- OpenCritic Rating
- Fair
Human Fall Flat is the co-op game icon that has given laughs to nearly 60 million players over its lifespan and continues to deliver today. The game's charm comes from its simplicity, both visually and in the gameplay, where players must navigate puzzling environments full of physics challenges that require plenty of teamwork along the way.
How to Play With More Than 4 Players in PEAK
There's a mod out there that lets PEAK players host more than three friends. Here's how to install it.
The similarities between the game and Peak are fairly easy to see, as players can navigate most of the maps with the aid of some silly climbing mechanics that are enhanced by the help of other players. Every ragdoll and every environment fills the players with joy, and the need to work together feels more like a desire than a chore at all times.
5 Bread And Fred
Challenging Jumps That Require Perfect Coordination
Bread & Fred
- Released
- May 23, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
Bread and Fred is the friend-swinging adventure that every duo needs to play. Taking on the role of two adorable, pixelated penguins, players begin a slow and methodical ascent up a large map with a variety of different areas and challenges that need to be learned and overcome.
The climbing mechanics rely heavily on teamwork, and there are plenty of opportunities for players to experiment and figure out new ways of reaching the next area. The gameplay loop of trying and failing and finally succeeding is very similar to Peak, where every death feels more like a lesson than a failure.
4 Lethal Company
Hilarious Horrors Around Every Corner
Lethal Company
- Released
- October 23, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
Lethal Company is the perfect blend of horror and hilarity, where the standout feature is the proximity voice chat that allows players to communicate and hear the screams of their friends whenever a monster decides to show itself. Players jump into a map and have to scavenge for potentially valuable items, all while evading the enemies that lurk in the halls and rooms.
Both the proximity chat and the more comedic beats make it a perfect candidate for players looking to play a game with similar logistical elements as Peak, whilst still departing enough into the horror genre to give them something new to enjoy.
3 Chained Together
One Wrong Move Can Ruin A Friendship
Chained Together
- Released
- June 19, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
Chained Together is a rage game on steroids where players are, as the name says, attached at all times with the single task of teaching the top in mind. This means that even if one player falls, the entire team comes tumbling down with them, resulting in plenty of rage moments and laughs for everyone involved.
The coordination and climbing elements sit perfectly with the style of game that Peak brings, with Chained Together opting for a more challenging experience for those who would rather a more difficult ascent than a relaxing one.
2 Content Warning
Vlog-Style Gameplay Mixed With Many Scares
Content Warning
- Released
- April 1, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
Content Warning is a hilarious game that takes many elements from other co-op horror games in the genre, but brings with it a unique spin that makes it stand out against the others. The main difference is the camera mechanic, where players can film every action that occurs in the run, which can then be watched back as a kind of compilation of the funniest moments.
How to Get All Achievements in PEAK
Want to unlock every achievement in PEAK? To help you out, here's how to get every trophy available in the game.
It's a co-op game that heavily leans into the fun aspects more than it relies on an overbearing goal that can often get in the way of the enjoyment. Any player can jump in and have a great time without ever feeling like they are too out of their depth, making it the perfect group game for players looking for simple laughs.
1 R.E.P.O.
Proximity Scares For Endless Laughter
R.E.P.O.
- Released
- February 26, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
R.E.P.O. Took the gaming world by storm when it released, and it is easy to see why. The gameplay pattern follows a group of players as they enter various spooky areas in search of valuable items to sell for upgrades and items to take into the next run.
As it is a horror game, there are also plenty of enemies to avoid, but they never feel too overwhelming, allowing players to focus on the fun and funny moments that occur in almost every run. The silly character designs, proximity chat scares, and the simple gameplay make it an ideal game for groups who want to laugh together without being tested too much.
PEAK
- Released
- June 16, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island is to scale the mountain at its center. Do you have what it takes to reach the PEAK?
WORK TOGETHER
Need a Hand? You’ll need to rely on your friends to have any hope of scaling the mountain, which changes each time you play. Help each other up ledges, or place ropes and climbing spikes to make the way easier for those who come after.
CLIMB
The Mountain Takes no Prisoners! Climb through 4 biomes on your way to the PEAK, each with their own life-threatening obstacles. You’ll need to scavenge for questionable food to survive, and manage your injuries carefully - every setback limits your stamina, making it harder to climb.
SURVIVE
Prepare For the Worst: Discover a variety of helpful survival items, from energy drinks to climbing spikes to the mysterious Anti-Rope. You’ve got no hope of making it to the PEAK unless you press every advantage given to you.
A NEW ISLAND EACH DAY
The game's map rotates out every 24 hours! Try out the new layout each day, or give the same island multiple attempts in a day until you conquer it.
EARN BADGES
A Well-Seasoned Scout: Show off your survival prowess with dozens of badges to earn and cosmetics to unlock.
CLIMBING IS BETTER WITH FRIENDS
Multiplayer in PEAK is friends-only - invite up to three other scouts through Steam to climb together, or face the mountain alone if you're really brave!
