Sunset Summit

Sunset Summit

Released Sep 2026

A co-op group climbing game for 1-8 friends! Head out on a chill but challenging climb with regular checkpoints. Use axes, ropes, pogo sticks, item delivery drones and more to reach the summit. Just remember to watch your step!

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Evaluation

Sunset Summit launched on September 9, 2026, after a development period that began in 2021 (under the codename RISE) and a public demo period starting in June 2026. The game shipped with 16 handcrafted climbing routes across 4 floating islands, as described in both the launch announcement and store page. Since launch, the developers (Joe and Andrew Fender) have released two patches: a feature patch on September 13, 2026 (v1.2.3) and a bug fix patch on September 22, 2026 (v1.2.4). These show the team is actively engaged with the game post-launch, but both are maintenance and polish updates rather than new content. The developers have not announced any DLC, expansions, season passes, or post-launch content roadmaps. There are no unreleased DLC entries on the store, and no developer statements indicating future content is planned. The launch post on September 9, 2026 invites feedback via Discord and the Steam forums ("we want to make this game as good as we can"), which suggests ongoing polish but does not commit to new content. Because the game only launched on September 9, 2026 — just 24 days before today — there simply hasn't been enough time to establish whether the developers intend to add new content beyond bug fixes and polish. The game may be a complete, finished product as shipped, or the developers may announce additions in the coming months. This uncertainty is typical for a very newly released game with no explicit statement either way.
Evidence
Game launched on September 9, 2026 with 16 handcrafted climbing routes across 4 islands. Developers invite feedback but make no mention of planned future content.
news post · Sep 9, 2026 source content shipped
high
Bug fix patch v1.2.4 released, addressing a red screen glitch and a movement bug. Post-launch maintenance activity only.
news post · Sep 22, 2026 source development ongoing
low

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Details

Publisher
Future Friends Games
Achievements
67
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

FUN OVER FRUSTRATION

Visit the majestic floating sky islands and conquer ancient summits with your friends! Choose from 16 handcrafted climbing routes across 4 distinct floating islands (over 16 hours of playtime) that let you experience the challenging climb from different angles.

The path may be dangerous, but don’t worry – there are plenty of checkpoints scattered along the way, and you instantly respawn if you fall. Just climb, fall, and try again!

REACH THE SUMMIT IN TIME

Join a team of up to 8 old friends on a group hike, using tools and teamwork to reach the summit before sunset. Communicate via proximity chat and walkie talkies.

CLIMBING GEAR

Use your trusty axes to climb higher, and take advantage of ropes and item delivery drones to help your fellow hikers! Experiment with more unconventional gear like pogo sticks and booster pills to push even further!

Features:

  • Co-op climbing trip for 1-8 players

  • Regular checkpoints

  • Use ropes and item delivery drones to help your friends out

  • Unconventional tools: Pills, pogo sticks, umbrellas and more

  • Realistic in-game camera - snap a pic!

  • 16 handcrafted climbing routes across 4 distinct floating islands

  • Playtime around 16 hours (each route has around 1 hour playtime, harder difficulties available)

  • Also supports offline solo play

  • Proximity chat and walkie talkies to stay in touch

  • Old people

100% handcrafted, no AI

Every asset, route, character and piece of music was handmade.

About the dev team

Sunset Summit is developed by brothers, Andrew and Joe Fender, who previously teamed up on the horror indie hit DEVOUR.

Last evaluated Oct 3, 2026
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