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Valley Peaks
Developer Tub Club
Embark on a cozy climbing adventure in Valley Peaks, a ribbiting first-person platformer where each mountain is like a puzzle. Install Radio Towers at the top of every ridge to connect the froggy inhabitants to the wider world, venture further into the Valley, conquer peaks and unravel mysteries! From the Steam store page
181 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Nov 1, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
94
LovedLoved
143 positive · 9 negative
95% range 89–97%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 143 | 9 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 7 | 2 | 18 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
154 of 163 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
94% recommend · 143 yes, 9 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 152 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (190 of 200 positive).
Players praise the climbing mechanics as fun and satisfying. [1][2][3] Some find the game more challenging than expected for a cozy title. [4][5][6] A few reviewers report technical issues like bugs and control problems. [7][6][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [6]
The devs did us a disservice—and maybe shot themselves in the foot—by marketing this as a "cozy game", because it's anything but. Climbing in Valley Peaks is stressful. A single mistake can cause you to fall off a mountain and have to start the whole anxiety-ridden process all over again. And it's often not going to be your fault: the physics are wonky and weird, controls are temperamental, the field of view is …
- [9]
I played the original demo that dropped on itch.io however long ago that was- and have been anticipating the full release since then. So much charm, plenty of surprises, and just a dang good time. Worth the wait, does not disappoint.
- [10]
Charming and immersive, this frog climbing game is an an adorable and engaging experience~ It has me exploring all corners of the map with its details, taking part in enjoyable side quests and most importantly, challenging myself up mountain peaks while keeping me on my toes (or rather stubby frog nubs lol) Still have more collectables to find and a few more mountains to conquer, but overall its a fun time! Cute …
- [15]
As someone who does rock climbing, this game nails the feeling of making every route feel like a puzzle you have to solve. Movement is satisfying, the climbing routes are creatively laid out and the overall difficulty curve is absolutely superb. Strongly recommend this game for anyone who's into the idea of a not-too-difficult platformer that still has a pretty high skill ceiling. I really, really hope this game …
- [1]
incredibly fun movement system that you can tell a lot of work went into to make it feel so great. Completing all the paths on a mountain and finally being able to trade your finished stamp card in and see what new upgrade you get is very rewarding. Very fun game, one of the best i've played this year no doubt, looking forward to finishing it!
Summarised from 34 of the 182 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 10, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
94% of the 152 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Valley Peaks. The complaint that keeps coming up: some players experience bugs and crashes. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Reactions
60 of 181 · most liked firstpostcard I made for a frog climbing game called Valley Peaks #pixelart
neutral · AI labelView post →Valley Peaks ✅ A really enjoyable first-person platformer with some wonky physics and game feel that‘s truly rewarding to master. It, like so many games this year, feels overlooked. Gorgeous, weird, and memorable. Glad I circled back around to finishing it tonight!
positive · AI labelView post →Best UK Indie • Crow Country // SFB Games • Mythwrecked // Polygon Treehouse • Paper Trail // Newfangled Games • Sociable Soccer // Tower Studios • Sorry We’re Closed // à la mode • Valley Peaks // Tub Club @polygontreehouse.bsky.social @sfbdim.bsky.social
neutral · AI labelView post →*taps mic* got some cool climbing games for you to check out today 🧗♂️ White Knuckle (with a brand new demo) 👊 Valley Peaks @valleypeaksgame.bsky.social 🐸 GULLET by @joshuaallin.bsky.social 🦷 Peaks of Yore ⛰️ Lorn's Lure by @rubeki.bsky.social ⛏️ let me know if i missed any :)
neutral · AI labelView post →Would be more of a "meh" if the option existed but I feel like being the dissenting voice for a game I didn't enjoy as much as I wanted to but I still think you should check out if you're interested in it. At its core Valley Peaks has a pretty strong gameplay loop, an open world-ish map with around a dozen mountains to climb, each with three paths of varying difficulty. I... would assume it's suppose to go "blue = easy", "yellow = medium", "red = hard" but there were definitely mountains where…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Freedom and Joy of the Climb The climbing genre is one dominated by struggle: the pressure as you fling yourself from one hold to another, the pervasive call of the ever-expanding abyss below, the flash of dread as a hand slips and the following frustration as the safety line snaps taut (provided, of course, you've been offered the grace of one in the first place). If it's not the physical stress of playing, then it's a narrative-driven battle of the mind; the mountain itself almost always…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Valley Peaks does not have a fishing minigame, but it does have a fishing *frog*!! Thank you @mrahmedgaming.bsky.social for the suggestion! #valleypeaks #indiegame #gaming #videogames #fishing #fishingminigame
neutral · AI labelView post →I played the original demo that dropped on itch.io however long ago that was- and have been anticipating the full release since then. So much charm, plenty of surprises, and just a dang good time. Worth the wait, does not disappoint.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It’s Indie Spotlight Sunday! 🦊Spirit of the North: embark on a beautiful adventure 🌿Patch Quest: explore a labyrinth filled w/ monsters 🚒Embr: fight fires in a chaotic multiplayer ⛰️Valley Peaks: unwind in a charming open world View our Indie Flash Sale! 👉 tinyurl.com/playsum-indies #IndieGames
neutral · AI labelView post →Just finished this episode and it's such a great listen! I loved hearing about both secret games (especially hearing lots of love for Valley Peaks because that game has my whole heart) And the Underplayed guys had such a lovely interview with @somehumbleonion.bsky.social! Definitely a must-listen!
positive · AI labelView post →chill ahh climbing frog game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Peak is finally here
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thanks to @preorderbonus.bsky.social for letting me rave about Grunn and Valley Peaks, two of my favorite underrated indie games from 2024! This episode is chock full of indie game reflection and will help you grow your wishlist, a classic gamer pastime.
positive · AI labelView post →incredibly fun movement system that you can tell a lot of work went into to make it feel so great. Completing all the paths on a mountain and finally being able to trade your finished stamp card in and see what new upgrade you get is very rewarding. Very fun game, one of the best i've played this year no doubt, looking forward to finishing it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The climbing in this game is SO MUCH FUN. Easy to understand and incredibly satisfying to get better at. And it stars a cast of adorable frogs! What's not to love?
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Why do you have to buy Valley Peaks in 5 points : 1. Frogs are cool ! 2. Frogs are very cool ! 3. Same as the first point 4. Just buy this game 5. Spaghetti bolognese >>> carbonara That's all for me, play this game please you'll not regret it.. Life's too short to NOT be a frog!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →CLIMB FROG GAME IS PEAK!!! I AM LOVE FROG GAME!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yo! You probably aren't playing enough games about frogs climbing mountains. Good news! Valley Peaks exists to solve that. Even better news! @thegameclub.bsky.social can help you find things like this so you don't have to do all the work yourself. Join before 9/1 to get in on next month's game!
neutral · AI labelView post →Played the demo. Played the game. Now Achievements are ready and im back for a third time. The climbing is real fun in this one. Some "features" are quite annoying but probably in a good way. Good difficulty so everybody got something to explore. Done with the mountains, i really want a B-Side Addon rn with new trails without the addons but all the other bells and whistles of the winter map. How can only the last routes contain all of the features :( . Sadly with the number of sold units…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pretty good - two-handed climbing and plenty things to do. Routes and challenges can be completed with pure skill or by gradually gathering items/upgrades from easier ones - a soft difficulty option of sorts.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It looks nice, it plays pretty well, and it's straight to the point on what type of gameplay it offers. It highly encourages exploration, which you'll find resources to help you travel around the map which is quite large despite being able to see at least half of the mountains at a given time. While climbing mountains seems simple on surface, there are changes to several trails but never to the point where it gets frustrating as you can always see what is ahead of you before you approach it.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i drank a cup of coffee and ran at a hundred miles per hour off the side of a mountain
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A first person open world platforming game is not the sell that I thought it would be but this is probably one of the cutest and most fun platformers I've played in years. A steal for the price its at all bundled with collectables, timed runs for the pros and a ton of content. Absolutely approve!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Charming and immersive, this frog climbing game is an an adorable and engaging experience~ It has me exploring all corners of the map with its details, taking part in enjoyable side quests and most importantly, challenging myself up mountain peaks while keeping me on my toes (or rather stubby frog nubs lol) Still have more collectables to find and a few more mountains to conquer, but overall its a fun time! Cute visuals and audio to match too. Would definitely recommend, whether you're a fan…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The devs did us a disservice—and maybe shot themselves in the foot—by marketing this as a "cozy game", because it's anything but. Climbing in Valley Peaks is stressful. A single mistake can cause you to fall off a mountain and have to start the whole anxiety-ridden process all over again. And it's often not going to be your fault: the physics are wonky and weird, controls are temperamental, the field of view is distorted, there are no shadows to help estimate distances, and the hit boxes seem…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Valley Peaks A Short Hike but it's a first-person climbing game.
neutral · AI labelView post →I really enjoyed this game, played i for around an hour and a half then took a break. When i tried to play the game again later it would not let me start once coming to the "cozy" or "normal" select menu. Neither button works on any of the three saves. I tried to google a solution and found none, i tried restarting my laptop, uninstalling and reinstalling, checked the files, and ultimately i even tried fully refunding the game and repurchasing. Nothing fixed this issue and im very disappointed…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i was looking for a game to satisfy my "a short hike" fall itch since i've replayed that game and many similar games too many times by now. i will say that valley peaks is very good and cute it's own way but i do not think that comparisons to a short hike are very useful! this is a skill based game, and while exploration is rewarded and there are cutesy animals and cutesy graphics it's much more about completing the individual climbing trials than cozily exploring the world. i am thoroughly…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →PLAY THIS GAME!! In Dec of 2023 I made a list of my favorite games I had played that year... The number 3 slot was the Valley Peaks Demo. I must admit I was worried if the full game could live up to the hype I had for it but I can assure you it is. The game feels great, looks great, has a cozy atmosphere, is challenging but not overly frustrating, and has tons of secrets. After climbing that 11th and last mountain I was more than satisfied and ready to play it again. Then I learned the game…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great wee climbing game! The climbing mechanics are super intuitive and simple, but still provide plenty of challenge, and adds some fun twists as you progress through. NPCs have some fun dialogue, and there are tons of little things to explore for and collect. Genuinely one of the most pleasant gaming experiences I've had this year. Wish I could recommend it twice. Works brilliantly on a Steam Deck for extra bonus points!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As someone who does rock climbing, this game nails the feeling of making every route feel like a puzzle you have to solve. Movement is satisfying, the climbing routes are creatively laid out and the overall difficulty curve is absolutely superb. Strongly recommend this game for anyone who's into the idea of a not-too-difficult platformer that still has a pretty high skill ceiling. I really, really hope this game doesn't get overlooked and disregarded as "just another cozy game" because there's…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like to compare this to A Short Hike but with ADHD. I thought this would be a cozy, exploring the world game (which it was!) but it turned out to be more challenging than expected. Definitely stands out with its climbing mechanics in the sea of cozy games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Peaks of Yore for frogs
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just a great, tightly packed, content rich game. Been waiting a few years for this and I'm happy to see it release in such good form.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →pretty big disappointment somehow the full release feels much more clunky than the demo movements feel slower and controls are less responsive add to that an alarming amount of bugs for a full release and the game is nowhere near worth its current price only get it when its on sale if you really want to play it
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played the demo of Valley Peaks quite a while ago and enjoyed it. I'm happy to say, the full game is just as enjoyable. The world is small, but in a good way. There's people to chat to, things to find and fun details pretty much everywhere. The climbing is fun and the music is pretty good. I've reached the summit of a few mountains so far, as well as explored a decent area of the map. The game has more than I expected in terms of things to do, see, and gadgets. I'm looking forward to seeing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's just a really nice place to be for a few hours. I love the frogs, I love the vibe and the climbing is challenging but not cripplingly so. (I think I'm getting better at it too which feels good!)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Similar to A Short Hike, I loved it. Climbing is pretty challenging tho.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is not necessarily a negative review so much as it is a middling review. For starters, there are lots of great rock climbing based games, and this is just an okay one. The first half the game starts you with a nice learning curve up until you scale the last mountain, then the training wheels are off. From that point on the game gets frustrating instead of rewarding. In addition there are achievements for doing all the side-quests in this game, however, there is basically one…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →feels smooth as ♥♥♥♥ and 20 minutes in I'm getting extra mileage out of this that wasn't present in the already fun demo
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is like if White Knuckle and A Short Hike had a baby they dropped on its head a couple of times.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Had a really good time with this one. It's simplistic climbing mechanic starts out really chill, but then gets all sorts of really creative obstacles towards the end. Everything fit the world really well and I kept wanting to complete all the routes available just so I could keep climbing. The various npcs and their side quests were fun to interact with as well. If you liked: Celeste, Surmount, or want a cozy version of Cairn, definitely pick this one up. Deserves way more love. Also, thanks…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Here's a few chill ones Just Crow Things (silly little game where you're an annoying crow), Thank Goodness You're Here (silly little adventure that's very British and hilarious) and Valley Peaks (silly little game about climbing frogs, may be slightly rage inducing but only with the late-game).
neutral · AI labelView post →Really fun movement and a great world full of things to discover and interact with! So joyful
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Look at all these friendly faces! From Valley Peaks, reviewed on episode 68 of our podcast!
neutral · AI labelView post →This game is so fun, unique, and silly! I really liked the challenge in the climbing mechanics. At first you have to get used to it, but you gradually become better the more you play. And it's so satisfying each time you get to the top of a mountain. The artstyle has such a strong personality that really adds to the experience. Also, this game is longer than you might think -I haven't finished it myself (hoping to do so soon enough!). Here's my first impressions: https://youtu.be/pfwzQCAvazc
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Most Wholesome game of 2024 What a adventure of a game! I bought it thinking i was going to climb 3 mountains, maybe find a collectible or two and have the game 100% in under 2h. I was wrong. There is so much content in this game its amazing. There are a plethora of NPC's scatterd high and low in this world, each with unique dialog, or side quests. The in game lore pulls on your heart strings. You follow in your dads footsteps of setting up radio towers a top the mountains you climb. There are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Valley Peaks is a relaxing and fun game with pleasant graphics. Must try if you really like A Short Hike.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Baby frog, doo doo doo doo doo doo Baby frog, doo doo doo doo doo doo Baby frog, doo doo doo doo doo doo Let's climb a mountain! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣾⠉⢳⣰⠋⠙⡆⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠘⢧⡀⠁⢀⡜⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠙⠷⠋⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣀⣀⣀⣀⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣠⣴⣶⢦⣦⣄⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣠⡾⠟⠛⠛⠛⠿⣦⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⣼⠋⠀⠀⠀⠈⠻⣷⣄⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⢸⡏⠀⠀⢀⣀⣀⠀⠘⣷⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⢸⡏⠀⠀⣠⣴⣦⡀⠸⣿⡷⠶⠾⠻⠛⠛⠃⠀⠀⡿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⣼⡇⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠿⠿⠛⠀⠀⠙⢷⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⢽⡇⠀⠀⠉⠛⠛⠉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠰⣤⣤⠞⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⢤⢤⠤⣄⠀⠀⢸⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love it! Challenging but rewarding first person climbing mechanics. Really good upgrade progression. Awesome visual style.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My shoulders may be sore with all the climbing but I'm getting better and my froggo friends are proud so worth. (also I was suppose to be working but ended up hopping around for 14hrs like what??)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →lovely vibes and frogs, climbing is great i love how u can take the climbing relatively slow or go speed mode. i love the upgrades u get and the different climbing rocks... or those daem spiky plants delete them XD. overall a very relaxing game to enjoy with both m&k or controller, runs smooth as hell too good job!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really fun and intuitive climbing and there is a lovely balance between the sometimes tense moments during climbs followed by relaxed exploring among the local froggies. Looking forward to finding out more about the valley and its eccentric inhabitants. Double thumbs up!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →STREAM LIVE 🐸 twitch.tv/spunkyracoon Today we're playing an early release of Valley Peaks!! It's a cute indie frog adventure/puzzle game, it doesn't officially release for another 4 days so let's go check it out together :3 Bat Plush Giveaway at the end of stream! 🦇
neutral · AI labelView post →I have really enjoyed this game. but i have encountered so many bugs. the last bug has just ruined a big part for me. ive already completed all of the winter and summer courses on each mountain, and had unlocked every upgrade for every gear except 2 upgrades, the last for the last 2 gear. i had unlocked all the upgrades for the jetpack (all 3) and had been using it to help with the timed trials on the mountains now. but when i started playing today, for some reason the jetpack would not go up,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Valley Peaks is a first-person adventure that blends tactile climbing mechanics with a warm, playful sense of discovery, resulting in an experience that feels both cozy and quietly demanding. Developed by Tub Club and published by Those Awesome Guys, the game casts you as an enthusiastic frog exploring a compact open world of rolling hills, rocky cliffs, and inviting peaks. Your broad mission—installing radio transmitters atop mountains to connect the valley’s inhabitants—acts as a gentle…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Truly a hidden gem. It really shocks me that the game has less than 150 reviews on Steam. I wish it was more known, let's hope it lands in some bundle one day and get the appreciation it deserves!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My TOP 5 BEST 🐸 FROG GAMES OF ALL TIME: 1. Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island 1. Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard 1. Frog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County 1. Valley Peaks 1. Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge MOST ANTICIPATED FROG GAME: - www.croakwood.com
neutral · AI labelView post →Really fun climbing with plenty of reason to explore outside of doing the specified mountain climbs. Really enjoyed this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Valley Peaks is a wonderful experience. The platforming is consistently really good, the minigames break up the game well, the music and art create a fantastic atmosphere, and the story is simple but effective for a game like this. I had this weird experience upon finishing the game, thinking "how long did I play? Must have taken me about 6 hours," and then checking my playtime to see that I had spent almost 4 hours longer than I thought I had on the game. This game made me lose track of…
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