Sunset Summit is set to launch on September 9 for PC via Steam, after a delay from August 21 due to Steam approval timing. The extra time is being used for fine-tuning and bug fixes, with playtesting resuming over the weekend.
Sunset Summit is a cooperative climbing game developed by indie brothers Joe Fender and Andrew Fender, who previously worked on the horror survival game DEVOUR. Published by Future Friends Games, it casts up to eight players as retirees aiming to summit floating islands before sunset. The game supports solo and online co-op, with a stamina gauge, axes, ropes, and item delivery drones. One-time items include butter candies, pills, canned beans, and a staff, while multiplayer features proximity chat, walkie-talkies, and cameras for commemorative photos.
The game was announced during the PC Gaming Show 2026 on June 8, with a demo available at that time. It was then given an August 21 release date on July 27. However, on August 21, the developer delayed the launch to September 9 because Steam approval did not complete in time. The additional days are for fine-tuning and bug fixes, and playtesting resumes over the weekend.
Sunset Summit represents a clear genre and tone pivot for the Fender brothers, moving from the horror of DEVOUR to a lighthearted, comedic cooperative experience. The full version includes 16 handcrafted routes across four maps, with each map having four routes. It features eight elderly characters, including a former tax fraud investigator and a washed-up country musician, with customization available. The game supports Japanese display.
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Future Friends Games released the climbing action game Sunset Summit on Steam on September 9, 2026. Developed by Joe Fender and Andrew Fender, the PC title supports solo play and online co-op for up to eight players. Players control a grandpa and grandma who must reach the summit before sunset across 16 climbing courses spread over four floating islands. Each course offers multiple routes, and players need to pick a path they can finish within the time limit. Standard gear includes an ice axe and rope, while drone delivery can bring odd items like parasols, pogo sticks, suspicious medicine, and canned boiled beans. Falling is not the end, as checkpoints allow players to resume, and the game encourages a climb hard, fall hard approach. Communication tools include proximity voice chat and radio transceivers, and a photo mode lets players take selfies. The game supports Japanese and is priced at 580 yen. Joe Fender noted that the game began development in 2021 after DEVOUR, and that seeing the success of PEAK restored his confidence to finish the project.
Aug 21
Future Friends Games delayed Sunset Summit from August 21 to September 9 because Steam approval did not complete in time. The co-op mountain climbing game, developed by Joe Fender and Andrew Fender, two of the three DEVOUR developers, supports up to 8 players as retirees. Additional days will be used for fine-tuning and bug fixes. Playtesting resumes over the weekend.
Aug 4
Future Friends Games announced on July 27 that the co-op mountain climbing game 'Sunset Summit' will launch on August 21 for PC via Steam. Developed by indie brothers Joe Fender and Andrew Fender, who were part of the team behind the horror survival game 'DEVOUR', the title casts up to eight players as retirees aiming to summit rocky mountains on floating islands before sunset. The game supports solo play and online co-op, with players riding a balloon from a base lodge to the stage and climbing steep routes using axes while managing a stamina gauge. If night falls before reaching the top, it is game over. The design prioritizes fun over frustration, with frequent checkpoints allowing quick respawns after falls. Players can use one-time items like butter candies for double jumps, pills to reduce stamina drain, canned beans for flight, and a staff that returns players to their original spot after a fall. In multiplayer, drones deliver items to teammates, while ropes support climbing and cameras capture commemorative photos. A transceiver enables communication with teammates beyond proximity chat range. The game includes 16 handcrafted routes and supports Japanese display. A demo is currently available on Steam.
Jun 7
Indie developers Joe Fender and Andrew Fender, along with publisher Future Friends Games, announced the cooperative climbing game Sunset Summit during the PC Gaming Show 2026 on June 8. The game is scheduled for release on PC via Steam within the year, and a demo featuring the first map, Elder Rock Mountain, is available now. Sunset Summit supports one to eight players who take on the role of elderly mountaineers aiming to reach the summit of floating islands before sunset. Players use tools such as pickaxes, ropes, and item delivery drones to climb, while managing stamina and checkpoints. Power-ups like Butter Candy, Sparkling Mushroom, and Beans provide temporary boosts. The game includes proximity voice chat and walkie-talkies for communication. Character customization is available, with eight elderly characters to choose from, including a former tax fraud investigator and a washed-up country musician. The full version will include four maps, each with four routes. The Fender brothers previously developed the cooperative horror game DEVOUR, which sold over seven million copies.