Surmount

Physics-based climbing platformer with changing routes up a mountain

Jasper Oprel, Indiana-Jonas · Published by Indiana-Jonas, Jasper Oprel, popagenda · Released May 2, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 82% of 131
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Jun 17, 2024
Minimum PC: R7 250; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Surmount?

This platforming adventure follows your attempt to become the first climber to summit Mount Om. You tackle handcrafted and procedurally generated levels, unlock permanent and equippable stat boosts, and meet travelers with their own reasons for climbing.

For you if...

+you want local co-op with climbers tethered together
+you enjoy experimenting with unconventional movement

Not for you if...

−you prefer fixed routes over procedurally generated challenges

What players say

82% of 131 reviews are positive

Players praise the swinging mechanics, humor, and character customization. Recent reviews still report persistent bugs, especially generated routes they cannot complete and other problems that block progress.

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Surmount system requirements

Minimum: R7 250, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or later
Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 | AMD Phenom II X4 965
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTS 450, 1 GB | AMD Radeon R7 250, 1 GB
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 10
Notes: Microsoft Xbox Controller for Windows® (or equivalent) is recommended.

Does Surmount have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Surmount run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 15
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Surmount use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam