Valley Peaks

Valley Peaks is a blast! It provides a unique puzzle and platforming challenge wrapped in a hilarious and colourful style we don't see enough nowadays.

Valley Peaks offers a charming experience, combining a cozy, small open world with fun and sometimes frustrating climbing challenges. The simple gameplay and excellent level design make the game accessible and enjoyable, while the variety of routes, missions and collectibles help to increase replayability considerably. Although it has some issues regarding mission variety, Valley Peaks is an excellent recommendation for those looking for a game to pass the time and relax.

From the moment I set eyes upon Valley Peaks during Next Fest, I knew I wanted to jump in and experience the game, regardless of the gameplay loop. I’m happy to say what is on offer here in the full release is more than the sum of its parts in unexpected and welcomed ways. I didn’t expect myself to completely have a paused moment halfway through and relate not just with the game and its characters but also the developers. Valley Peaks is a special game that you think is over quickly, but keeps on going, and in doing so relays a very personal and important message to us all: Keep going. I can’t recommend it enough, and hope you enjoy your time spent here as much as I did.

Valley Peaks is a climb up the mountain I didn’t expect to enjoy as much as I did. Its unique climbing mechanics make each ascent a satisfying challenge, even when things don’t go to plan. After completing each mountain, I was eager to tackle another route or simply take in the experience of exploring the valley and chatting with NPCs, something not all games compel me to do. If you’re looking for a relaxing climbing game where you might learn a little about yourself in the process, I highly recommend Valley Peaks. A free demo is available on Steam for you to try out.