Peak studio tells fans to pirate game instead of playing “Roblox ripoff” copy called Cliff

Peak developers criticise Roblox copy of their game and encourage piracy over playing the microtransaction version.

The creators of Peak, the viral indie co-operative climbing game, have reacted strongly to the emergence of a copy on Roblox called Cliff.

In a recent social media post, studio Aggro Crab disparaged the version as a “microtransaction‑riddled Roblox slop ripoff” and stated they would “rather you pirate our game than play” the imitation.

The announcement comes as Peak continues to break records in the indie gaming scene. The game is celebrated for its accessible price—around US$8—which fans say makes purchasing the original preferable to playing the imitated version laden with monetisation.

The Roblox copy reportedly appeared amid demand from players who lack access to Peak on console platforms. In response, Aggro Crab confirmed on social media that they plan to bring Peak to consoles “soon,” though no release window was confirmed.

Many players sided with the studio, with comments such as, “I’d rather just pay the extremely reasonable $8 it costs for one of the best co-op games I’ve ever played.”

Others demanded that Aggro Crab seek legal action or a Roblox DMCA strike to remove the rip-off, though Cliff remains available at the time of writing.

Aggro Crab’s unorthodox message underscores the tension between indie developers protecting creative work and the ways fan communities sometimes turn to unofficial versions when official releases are unavailable.

As Peak’s player count continues to rise, the studio’s approach is attracting both support and debate on how best to deal with copycat titles.