About Us

clifftop.top was founded in 2020 by a team of mountain climbing enthusiasts, survival game designers, and outdoor adventurers who wanted to create an immersive, realistic climbing and survival experience that captures the thrill and challenge of scaling real mountains. Based in Aspen, Colorado—a world-renowned climbing destination—our team of 11 is passionate about crafting games that honor the skill, strategy, and respect for nature required in mountain climbing, while delivering engaging, accessible gameplay. Our story began when our co-founders, Alex Reynolds and Mia Carter, met while on a climbing expedition in the Rockies. They shared a frustration: many climbing games focused on arcade-style action rather than the technical skill and survival elements that make real climbing compelling. They set out to create a game where players must master climbing mechanics (e.g., handhold selection, rope management), adapt to harsh alpine conditions (e.g., blizzards, avalanches), and manage resources (e.g., water, food, climbing gear) to survive and reach the summit. What started as a passion project quickly gained traction after a demo showcased the game’s realistic mechanics and stunning mountain visuals. At clifftop.top, our flagship game, Summit Quest: Alpine Survival, lets players climb over 20 iconic mountain ranges—from the Rockies and Alps to the Himalayas and Andes—each with unique terrain, weather patterns, and challenges. The game’s core is its realistic climbing system: players use intuitive controls to grip handholds, swing from ropes, and navigate vertical cliffs, with physics that mimic real-world gravity and momentum. Survival elements add depth: players must monitor their stamina, avoid hypothermia in freezing temperatures, and repair damaged gear to avoid falls. What sets us apart is our balance of realism and accessibility: we offer adjustable difficulty levels (from "Recreational Climber" to "Elite Alpinist") and tutorial systems that teach climbing basics without overwhelming new players, while still challenging veterans with technical routes and extreme weather. Our team brings diverse expertise to the table. Our lead game designer, Thomas Bennett, is a certified mountain guide who ensures climbing mechanics are grounded in real techniques. Our art director, Marcus Reed, crafts breathtaking mountain environments using satellite imagery and on-location photography, capturing the beauty and danger of alpine landscapes. Our sound designer, Jake Wilson, composes immersive soundtracks featuring wind howls, avalanche rumbles, and the creak of climbing gear, enhancing the sense of being high in the mountains. Our community manager, Zoe Thompson, fosters a community of climbing enthusiasts, hosting monthly "Summit Challenges" where players compete to climb the hardest routes in record time. Since launching Summit Quest in 2021, we’ve grown to over 280,000 players worldwide, with a dedicated fanbase of outdoor enthusiasts and survival game fans. We’ve released three major expansions, adding new mountain ranges (e.g., Alaska’s Denali, Patagonia’s Fitz Roy) and gameplay features (e.g., winter climbing gear, rescue missions) based on player feedback. We’re proud that our game has been praised for its realism—many real-world climbers use it to practice route planning—and that it has inspired casual players to learn more about mountain safety and outdoor adventure. We value our community deeply. Every update is shaped by player input: for example, we added a "cooperative rescue" mode after users requested to work with teammates to save stranded climbers, and we expanded the survival system to include more realistic weather effects (e.g., sudden thunderstorms, whiteouts) based on demand. Our forums and Discord server are spaces for players to share climbing strategies, discuss real-world expeditions, and suggest new mountain ranges. We also partner with outdoor gear brands to create in-game gear inspired by real climbing equipment, bridging digital and physical adventure. Looking to the future, we plan to expand Summit Quest with a virtual reality (VR) version that immerses players even deeper in the climbing experience, a mobile app optimized for on-the-go play, and a "Mountain Creator" tool that lets players design and share their own custom peaks. We also aim to partner with mountain conservation organizations to create in-game events that raise awareness about alpine ecosystem protection. Our goal is to become the leading name in mountain climbing & survival games, known for our realistic mechanics, stunning visuals, and respect for the outdoors. Whether you’re a real-world climber, a survival game veteran, or just someone who dreams of scaling the world’s highest peaks, clifftop.top invites you to embark on Summit Quest. Grip your ice axe, check your gear, and begin your ascent—victory awaits at the top. Contact us to share feedback or learn more:clifftop.top234 Summit Drive, Aspen, CO 81611, USAEmail: [email protected]