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This new climbing game is a bit like Darkest Dungeon on a mountain: Sometimes you have to cut the rope, and not everyone on the team is going to take it well when you do
AppWizard
April 3, 2026

This new climbing game is a bit like Darkest Dungeon on a mountain: Sometimes you have to cut the rope, and not everyone on the team is going to take it well when you do

Climbing games are gaining popularity, with titles like White Knuckle, Peak, Cairn, and the lesser-known Jusant. Ascenders: Beyond the Peak introduces a collaborative gameplay element, where players act as team leaders making difficult decisions, including who may not survive the journey. The game focuses on collecting artifacts and hints at a deeper mystery involving Lovecraftian threats. Developer Ludogram states that each expedition aims to reach the summit, understand the mountain's forces, and return alive with knowledge and artifacts. Ascenders features a roguelite progression system and strategic gameplay, differing from the serene experience of Jusant. It is set for early access launch in Q3 2026 on PC via Steam.
A rising Peak lifts all boats as climbing sim Cairn breaks 500k demo downloads after endorsement from mountaineering megahit Peak's devs
AppWizard
June 29, 2025

A rising Peak lifts all boats as climbing sim Cairn breaks 500k demo downloads after endorsement from mountaineering megahit Peak’s devs

Peak sold over two million copies within 48 hours of its launch. The Game Bakers, developers of Cairn, shared a clip of Peak's character Bing Bong on X, leading to a playful exchange between the two games. Cairn's demo surpassed 500,000 downloads the day after this exchange. The demo of Cairn is available on Steam, with a full release scheduled for November 5, while Peak is priced at eight dollars on the same platform. PCG news writer Elie Gold gave Peak an 86% review.
I died more than 1,200 times in this panicky first-person riff on Celeste's platforming and it's now one of my favorite games of the year
AppWizard
September 20, 2024

I died more than 1,200 times in this panicky first-person riff on Celeste’s platforming and it’s now one of my favorite games of the year

Lorn’s Lure is a low-fi first-person platformer inspired by the manga BLAME!, where players control an android navigating an endless industrial structure. The game features crumbling concrete and intricate pipework, with no monsters but significant challenges posed by gravity and ambition. Players can experience multiple pathways and unlock additional movement techniques, while collecting crystals to access bonus stages. Each of the eight chapters offers unique gameplay experiences, with completion times ranging from an hour to over 90 minutes. The game emphasizes exploration and precision, and a hint system provides minimal guidance. The developer plans to introduce a level editor for user-generated content. Lorn’s Lure is available on Steam.
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