Peak developers embrace friendslop genre as co-op game reaches players seeking simple fun

Peak developers discuss friendslop genre as the co-op game sees strong player interest and steady growth.

Peak has emerged as a notable entry in the “friendslop” genre, with developers Aggro Crab and Landfall creating the co-op game in about a month. The game has reached over 100,000 concurrent players, according to the developers, who said it was designed to be “something that’s simple and fun.”

The term friendslop, discussed by Aggro Crab developer Caelan Pollock, refers to games that rely on players and their friends to generate humour and interaction.

Pollock explained, “When I hear the term friendslop, I think it’s something that assumes that you and your friends will make up the difference in comedy and interaction in what the game is lacking.”

Pollock also described how the collaboration with Landfall came about, explaining that the teams were “fast friends” and developed Peak after an idea was “originally pitched in a hot tub in Sweden.”

The developers noted the game’s title, Peak, came from discussions among the team, with Pollock adding, “Even minus the joke, I think it’s a great name for the game.”

Fan reviews online have highlighted Peak’s accessibility, praising it for creating moments of humour and enjoyment during play sessions while maintaining a low barrier to entry.

Players have described it as “fun with friends without overcomplication” and “a game that lets you create your own moments.”

Peak demonstrates the potential of smaller-scale projects to find an audience, with developers highlighting their priority of enjoyment over large-scale production goals.