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Peaks of Yore

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

Should you play it?

Travel around The Great Gales to climb challenging peaks in this physics-based climbing adventure set in 1887. Meet like-minded mountaineers, unlock helpful climbing gear, and become a pioneer of mountaineering.

What works

  • Challenging but fair climbing mechanics
  • High replayability with collectibles and dlc
  • Smooth learning curve and skill progression
  • Immersive atmosphere and story elements
  • Active developer and community support

Things to keep in mind

  • Late-game difficulty spikes may frustrate some
  • Minor physics inconsistencies reported
  • No multiplayer or modding support
  • Motion sickness possible due to first-person view
  • Some players find seagulls annoying

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Get To Work

  • Trials Evolution: Gold Edition

  • Lifeslide

  • BETON BRUTAL

  • The Local

  • Driving Is Hard

Less social

Games that feels like Peaks of Yore but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Lorn's Lure

  • Baby Steps

  • A Difficult Game About Climbing

  • White Knuckle

  • Egging On

  • Defunct

More violent

Games that feels like Peaks of Yore but with more combat and destruction

  • I Am Your Beast

  • Skinwalker Hunt

  • The Forest

  • Shady Knight

  • Echo Point Nova

  • Road to Vostok

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Peaks of Yore: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Fantasy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence.

Last update: 21/08/2026