Summit

Summit is a 2D Metroidvania about climbing a vast mountain massif, from its underground caverns to its high peak. You play as a member of the weak Ruby tribe, one of the few survivors of a giant avalanche that has struck an already war-torn country. What begins as a personal mission becomes a search for the truth, leading to the fabled Summit.

You wake in a mysterious cave after the avalanche sweeps you and your fellow miners into darkness. Climb out of the crevasse and make your way to Pinetown, a once-great village at the mountain’s foot, where you may find the strength, gear and knowledge needed to begin the ascent. The destination is clear, but the route is treacherous. You choose whether to take a fast, dangerous path or a safer, more convenient one, and whether to head straight for the Summit or take detours to explore the land’s past. Only one route leads to the ultimate truth.

Explore the mountain

The Mountain and its two siblings form a huge massif spanning subterranean caverns to a peak high in the sky. Explore more than 12 distinct areas, including multiple villages, and cross mountain passes, via ferratas, frigid ice caves and abandoned mines. The interconnected world is open to explore, with little direct guidance; environmental storytelling and dialogue clues help you piece together its history as you discover new places.

Climb and move

Platforming grows more challenging as you gain abilities, many of them based on climbing gear such as ice picks. Movement is designed to resemble mountain climbing, and the grappling hook—the game’s signature move—lets you traverse the world with agility. Along the way, you can find essential climbing equipment and uncover long-forgotten mysteries that may lead further than you expect.

The mountain’s peoples

The mountain lands were once home to clans of different origins. Few survived the catastrophes, while others sought refuge after their own lands became uninhabitable:

• The Ruby People: A peaceful people who settled in the mountain’s lower areas and mostly became farmers, enjoying festivals, food and drink.
• The Emerald People: Originally from oriental lands, they settled on the Mountain long ago in search of refuge. Their curiosity led to discoveries and expeditions, and eventually to their downfall.
• The Sapphire People: A belligerent clan with little recorded history. Their invasion of the Mountain led to the Turquoise War, a tragic struggle with the Emeralds that ended in a truce and further depleted scarce resources.
• The Granite People: Natives of the Mountain, adapted to its harsh conditions and living in temporary settlements high above where most people dare to go.
• The Sulfur People: A fabled clan whose origins remain uncertain.

The handcrafted world is accompanied by a 30-piece original soundtrack, and an average playthrough takes 10–15 hours.