Alright, where do I even start? So, you know Roblox, right? That wild universe where you can find everything from cute little garden-growing games to these weird brain-zapping simulators that feel, honestly, like capitalism on steroids. But hey, for every original gem, there’s like a dozen of those cough heavily inspired clones. It’s kinda like deja vu meets gaming.
Now, every once in a blue moon, these copycat vibes hit a small, unsuspecting indie game. Remember 2017’s “Getting Over It With Bennett Foddy”? Yep, me too. And here we are again, with the indie darling of 2025—drumroll, please—Peak. Clambering over mountains, apparently, is a thing to mimic. Peak’s got this vivid, almost silly charm, complete with wacky mechanics like—wait for it—player-versus-player cannibalism. Yup, you read that right. Twitch catnip, for sure.
Then, boom, along comes this Roblox version, creatively titled “Cliff.” (Real original, right?) And guess what? In just a few weeks, it’s already roped in over 5 million curious climbers. The pitch? Simple as day: You’re stuck on this island with a massive cliff daring you to reach its peak. Sound familiar? Yep. Peak’s slightly goofy shadow is definitely looming here.
To its slight credit, Cliff boldly admits it pulls its mojo from Peak. They even encourage teamwork—like, literally hold-your-friends’-hands teamwork. Yet, how much homage is too much when characters and art basically shout “Peak who?”
Aggro Crab, the creators behind Peak, aren’t exactly thrilled. Their spicy social media take? They’d prefer you pirate Peak over sinking cash into what they call a "microtransaction-riddled @Roblox slop ripoff." Ouch. But I get it. Knock-offs on Roblox can grow freakishly massive—just look at that Getting Over It wannabe with over 82 million clicks. Mind-blowing, right?
Now, here’s where things get dicey. Despite all the hoopla, Cliff’s adorned with in-game purchases like stamina boosts and slightly random pets. Cheap, sure, but compared to the $7.99 you’d drop on Peak, it feels like buying a bicycle and getting a unicycle instead. Folks on social media seem to echo that vibe too. One maverick even clapped back at Aggro Crab with something along the lines of, “I’m gonna buy it even harder now.” Gotta love the internet.
In the end, whether you fork out a couple of bucks for Peak or get adventurous with Cliff, one thing’s certain—climbing game fever isn’t waning anytime soon. No idea why heights fascinate us so much. Maybe it’s all about the thrill, or, I dunno, a desire to reach for the stars? Either way, happy climbing!
