Peak boss doesn't mind us calling it friendslop: 'Why not make a game where the point is to hang out with your friends?'
Nick Kaman, head of Aggro Crab, embraces the term 'friendslop' to describe games like Peak that focus on social interaction. He argues that these games provide a unique platform for players to connect and rekindle friendships. Kaman believes the rise of this genre was influenced by the social isolation during COVID-19, leading to a demand for cooperative gaming experiences.
- ▪Peak is a popular game in the 'friendslop' genre, which emphasizes co-op play and social interaction.
- ▪Nick Kaman suggests that the term 'friendslop' serves as a useful label for a type of game that encourages players to hang out with friends.
- ▪The genre's popularity surged during the COVID-19 pandemic as people sought ways to socialize through gaming.
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Games Adventure Peak Peak boss doesn't mind us calling it friendslop: 'Why not make a game where the point is to hang out with your friends?' News By Justin Wagner published 24 May 2026 "What's more beautiful than that?" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Aggro Crab / Landfall) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter 2025 was the year of friendslop: bite-sized, inexpensive games that center co-op and proximity voice chat as vehicles for silliness, scares, and slapstick.
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