This week, I’m spotlighting two absolute steals on Steam. We have 'Peak', currently making waves on Twitch, and the solo-developed indie gem 'Path of the Abyss', which maintains a 'Very Positive' rating. Both offer stellar gameplay for under 10,000 KRW. If these titles suit your taste, you are in for a bargain. Plus, thanks to dedicated fans, you can easily install community-made Korean patches. Here’s the lowdown.

Friend, give me your hand

Have you ever gone hiking or rock climbing? That moment you catch your breath, teeth gritted, finally reaching the peak—it’s a peculiar kind of satisfaction. Of course, for those who loathe the outdoors, it’s just pure, unadulterated labour. Surely, someone has dragged you up a mountain at least once, right? No? Then I have just the game for you.

Peak is a title about scouts stranded on a remote island, tasked with climbing mountains and cliffs to reach the summit. You’d assume scouts would handle such outdoor activities with ease, but the climbing difficulty is, well, brutal. Even a professional mountaineer might baulk at the angles and heights here. Thankfully, the scouts in the game seem to treat these cliffs like a walk in the park, clinging to the rock face like Spider-Man.

However, the characters are only human; you’ll need to manage stamina and hunger. Since mountain rescue is a serious business, consider this a cheeky way to learn some survival basics. The terrain is procedurally generated, keeping the experience fresh. It has gained traction via Twitch and boasts a 'Very Positive' rating as of July 1st.

While you can play solo, the core of Peak is 4-player co-op. You can interact with friends who have already climbed ahead to save your stamina. But be warned: trust is a dangerous currency. Much like Scar in that famous animation, you might just hear a 'Long live the king' before a treacherous shove.

Peak doesn’t use overly complex vocabulary, but some players hit a wall during the tutorial. A user has since created and distributed a Korean patch, which is being continuously refined based on feedback to ensure top-tier translation quality.

A solo developer made this?

The first-person perspective, where only hands or weapons are visible, is a staple in gaming. It’s a familiar trope for good reason—it’s performance-friendly and boosts immersion. The drawback, naturally, is the limited field of view, a hallmark of classics like the original Doom series.

If that’s your cup of tea, give Path of the Abyss a go. It’s a dungeon crawler that mixes traditional exploration with turn-based sensibilities. You move step-by-step through dark, claustrophobic corridors. Combat triggers via random encounters; while the UI might scream 'turn-based,' the battles play out in real-time. Analysing enemy patterns and timing your counters is the key to survival.

Path of the Abyss is deceptively hardcore. There are no mid-dungeon saves; you must return to the town inn to record your progress. Even exiting the dungeon or reviving costs coin, so I suggest avoiding over-ambitious expeditions early on.

Path of the Abyss is the work of a solo developer, yet it shows such polish that it was highly regarded during its Early Access phase. It officially launched on June 14, 2025, exactly 18 months after its December 21, 2023 debut. As of July 1st, it holds a 'Very Positive' rating based on 495 reviews, with recent feedback being equally glowing.

The game officially supports only Japanese, English, and Chinese. Even at launch, Korean was absent. Once the developer exited Early Access, a fan stepped in to craft a Korean patch. Players who had been waiting for the full release are now snapping it up. It’s currently on a 20% launch discount, priced at 6,240 won. If you are looking for a hidden gem, this is a solid choice.