Summary
- Always plan a route with useful items in mind to optimize progress and scout the next move.
- Identify rest stops and food sources to manage stamina and hunger while climbing efficiently.
- Use items strategically to navigate challenging sections and plan routes to avoid dead ends.
In terms of difficulty and intensity, Peak is for sure on the lower end of the scale when compared to most other co-op games. The game does offer a decent amount of challenge at times, but a lot of the difficulty comes down to the way the map is generated and how players go about climbing the mountains.
With a random set of walls, items, surfaces, and jumps every day for players to solve, it can be hard to know how to go about reading a new set of climbs without the right set of ideas in mind. But with a bit of experience and a good eye for details, most players will quickly figure out how to optimize their routes and move on to the next stage with little to no problems.
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7 Check For Luggage
Always Something Useful For The Next Step
One of the most important parts of making any distance on a climb is having a good set of items on hand to help the team progress to the next biome. Some are simple food or stamina boosts, while others can provide game-changing traversal options that allow players to effectively skip certain parts of the map.
It can be handy to plan out a route with the luggage and other item containers in mind, as there is little to no downside to taking a small detour to grab a hugely valuable item. Also, the luggage containers are almost always in a nice safe spot in the open. This means means that not only will players gain an item or two for their effort, but the vantage points can be a great way of surveying their next move.
6 Look For Obvious Ledges
A Nice Place To Rest Those Arms
Though it might sound like a simple strategy, the only real way to make progress in Peak is to pick out some good rest stops to regenerate that stamina. The game generates its map fairly randomly, but it is always safe to assume that there will be some handy ledges to pause on, even if they are just out of sight.
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Oftentimes, players will find themselves below a rock face, with no way of checking the surfaces above them. In cases like this, attempting to take a step back to get some info can be life-saving, and players can quickly get used to how certain ledges lock from below, or where to stand on steeper climbs that might not necessarily appear to have a rest spot.
5 Track Food Sources
Hunger Is Always An Issue
Stamina is a crucial stat for players to track on their ascents, because if they don't have enough food to go around, their bar will quickly get eaten up by their hunger. When moving up the mountain, it is important to keep an eye out for food sources like trees with berries, bushes, or even mushrooms, as even a few extra snacks can be the difference maker on most climbs.
Similar to the luggage approach, players can observe the land above them and plan out a route with food stops factored into their journey. It's best to think about food sources as rest spots to be used as opportunities to take a breather, eat up, and prepare for the next step with a fresh set of eyes for the challenges ahead.
4 Think About Items
Use Whatever Tools Necessary
Peak gives players plenty of useful tools to help them along the way, ranging from grappling hooks to simple ropes. Each serves a distinct purpose in helping players make it to the top. Items can quickly transform how a climb plays out, as an area that was initially untraversable can suddenly be opened up, granting players a whole new route.
Items like the anti-rope spool or the chain cannon can turn the tide of a bad situation in seconds, and their presence should be factored into every moment of the climb. If a section ahead looks easy but is slightly out of reach, a handy extra rope can help clear the face. Or, if there seems to be no other route, players can use an item to bridge the gap to the next stage.
3 Figure Out The Whole Route
Plan For More Than The First Hurdle
It's one thing to be able to jump up the first few steps in Peak, but that means nothing if the players haven't planned out the route much further. One of the first things players should do before they even grab a wall is to look up and around and see what options they have beyond just making it onto a small surface near the ground.
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Preparation is so important because when the players are on the wall itself, it can be very hard to see where to go next, as it is tricky to get into a good position to see the potential paths above. Having a good mental map built from the ground will increase the team's chances of success tenfold. Doing so after each biome is a handy habit to help players into the harder stages of the game.
2 Take The Safest Routes
Simplicity Is Almost Always The Best
It might seem fun or exciting to run across a giant bridge or go for a daring jump, but for the most part, given the way the maps are generated and how the game functions, it is a good idea to stick to the simple routes where possible. It's best to only take the risky ones if there are no other options.
There is nothing worse than making it a decent way up a wall, but struggling to make any further progress due to the lack of safe options or easy routes. Players will have a much easier time if they opt for safer routes that have a more gentle path of progress, and when they need to, make a few harder jumps and moves to clear the longer sections when needed.
1 Focus On Staying Away From The Wall
Give Yourself The Best View Possible
The best way to approach any climb in Peak is to give the team the most amount of information as possible. If everyone is clumped up and struggling to make it further, it might be a good idea to send out a scout or move as a team to a nearby vantage point to gain some insight into the mountains ahead and prevent any dead ends from cutting the run short.
Being able to move out from the wall, where possible, gives players a much better chance of a safer landing if things go wrong. If the team is climbing too many overhangs, any wrong step can quickly spell their end. Keeping a distance can be a simple but effective way to avoid problems and keep the team moving further up the cliff face.
PEAK
- Released
- June 16, 2025
