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PEAK.53
P53:MONARCH is a tactical shooter developed by Dirty Bird Games - bringing back close-quarter fights, skill-based tactical combat, nostalgic inspired gameplay, and unique team communication. Join the fight and lead your team to round based - heart pounding victory!
What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Score via Steam as of 2026-09-04 · quoted reviews as of 2026-05-13.
What reviewers agree on
39 of the 86 reviews raise this.
“Peak.53 scratches that specific itch that not many games do these days. The game play is fun, tense, and familiar. If you're a fan of Socom and tactical 3rd person shooters, this game is a must-try. There are quite a…”
“So much potential with this game. While still in alpha it has proven it cant stop wont stop at achieving greatness the socom community desperately needs.”
“If your love for Socom is strong and you're looking to fulfill your need to play a game thats like it or close to it then give this game a try. Peak 53 needs plenty of work cause its far from perfect but from what i can…”
25 of the 86 reviews raise this.
“Peak.53 scratches that specific itch that not many games do these days. The game play is fun, tense, and familiar. If you're a fan of Socom and tactical 3rd person shooters, this game is a must-try. There are quite a…”
“So much potential with this game. While still in alpha it has proven it cant stop wont stop at achieving greatness the socom community desperately needs.”
“Game was released as a BETA, Now it is an alpha. The people fixing the bugs are doing a decent job considering there are so many. On release: Wrong team wins round after Bomb explodes. Grenades didn't work or release…”
10 of the 86 reviews raise this.
“Amazing game! If you are a socom fanatic this is literally a revamped version of socom and brings back so much nostalgia its unreal!!! I have never seen anything like it in my life! I am 36 and when I was a teenager I…”
“Peak.53 is not just another 3rd person shooter; it's a transformative experience that can change lives. From the moment you dive into its immersive world, you'll be spellbound by its stunning graphics, gripping…”
“After playing it for a few hours I can see there is love here. Playing maps from the socom franchise really brought back some fun memories. Sure the game is a little buggy but that will change as time goes on. Guns seem…”
7 of the 86 reviews raise this.
“When I started early testing this game months ago I was welcomed with open arms . The community is very close and the devs take anyone’s suggestions to heart . I have made many friends during this time and over the past…”
“Most of the negative reviews are the same trolls who are garbage at literally any of these type of games. They clearly show lack of IQ. The game isn't bad at all for being in ALPHA, the community behind SOCOM is with…”
“Ive been playing since early access of day one with the OG's. I ♥♥♥♥♥♥ love this game and the people who apart of it. I played H-Hour and all the socom based games from insurgency by far this the best gameplay feel…”
5 of the 86 reviews raise this.
“Although PEAK.53 is still in Alpha stages, the developers have placed incredible amount of love and dedication to this game. If you miss the Socom era, you are absolutely in for a treat. As mentioned, this is still in…”
“Hey everyone I don't usually write reviews BUT, if you haven't checked out P53:MONARCH from Dirty Bird Games yet, you definitely should! This UE5 tactical shooter is exactly the kind of game many of us have been…”
“I'm loving this game. Classic SOCOM feelings in 2025 was unexpected for me a year ago. With small funding they've got a hell of a game; if you enjoyed SOCOM in the past, you'll enjoy this fresh take on it. It's not…”
23 of the 86 reviews raise this · 1 of them still recommend the game.
“There is a reason they dont have their game XIO survival touted on here.. The ONLY thing socom about woke 53 is the 3rd person view no ladders no leaning no prone cant open or close doors no tactical reloads feels…”
“This game has been released and re-released and is now in a worse state than it ever was before. It's garbage gameplay wise, controls are horrible, etc. For perspective on the game dev and their trials and tribulations…”
“I gave the dev criticism for why suppression (whoever has most alive) defeats the purpose of demolition since it deincentivizes pushing to plant the bomb. He said it was because people would camp too long and had "2…”
17 of the 86 reviews raise this · 3 of them still recommend the game.
“There is a reason they dont have their game XIO survival touted on here.. The ONLY thing socom about woke 53 is the 3rd person view no ladders no leaning no prone cant open or close doors no tactical reloads feels…”
“I don't get it: this game is in 'alpha' yet it's been up on steam for a couple of months and it's already stating it's in "Season 2". What's the point of the early access tag at this point? I loaded in to a server that…”
“Buddy wanted me to try out a socom remake. Grabbed the game and waited for him to hop on. While waiting I hopped into the only server with roughly 7 players. After my first round and getting 5 kills xNilla started…”
15 of the 86 reviews raise this · 5 of them still recommend the game.
“There is a reason they dont have their game XIO survival touted on here.. The ONLY thing socom about woke 53 is the 3rd person view no ladders no leaning no prone cant open or close doors no tactical reloads feels…”
“I don't get it: this game is in 'alpha' yet it's been up on steam for a couple of months and it's already stating it's in "Season 2". What's the point of the early access tag at this point? I loaded in to a server that…”
“Peak.53 scratches that specific itch that not many games do these days. The game play is fun, tense, and familiar. If you're a fan of Socom and tactical 3rd person shooters, this game is a must-try. There are quite a…”
15 of the 86 reviews raise this.
“Games a scam, watch SocomJohns recent video, the developers a moron who scammed people out of money on Kickstarter. Beware of him and future games”
“There is a reason they dont have their game XIO survival touted on here.. The ONLY thing socom about woke 53 is the 3rd person view no ladders no leaning no prone cant open or close doors no tactical reloads feels…”
“I don't get it: this game is in 'alpha' yet it's been up on steam for a couple of months and it's already stating it's in "Season 2". What's the point of the early access tag at this point? I loaded in to a server that…”
14 of the 86 reviews raise this · 1 of them still recommend the game.
“There is a reason they dont have their game XIO survival touted on here.. The ONLY thing socom about woke 53 is the 3rd person view no ladders no leaning no prone cant open or close doors no tactical reloads feels…”
“Buddy wanted me to try out a socom remake. Grabbed the game and waited for him to hop on. While waiting I hopped into the only server with roughly 7 players. After my first round and getting 5 kills xNilla started…”
“If you are into playing the same 5 people over and over, this games for you! Campfest Snoozefest. Toxic community. 1/10 would not recommend. H Hour is better.”
Counted across 86 English reviews, sampled to match this game's 56.4% positive rating · as of 2026-05-13
“gives me the classic fill of socom and i really wish they would lean more towards the realistic side of stuff when it comes to these types of game. These guys are doing a great job and im grateful for what they are doing. Good to see that someone is willing to help make this…”
— a player, Steam review · 47 hrs played“it brings back socom memory's back, love it...... it is only active on community days wich is sad, it should get more players”
— a player, Steam review · 3 hrs played“This game is utter ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥. DO not even download this garbage. I was a PEAK.53 Partner and a Tester for the second wave of testing for this game. The moment I started to speak up about the garbage ass updates that did NOTHING to improve the game, but only attributed stupid…”
— a player, Steam review · 28 hrs playedPrice tracking
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Latest official news
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PEAK V2.4425 — FULL UPDATE OVERVIEW
V2.4425 marks the most expansive and transformative update in PEAK history. From new game modes to a full UI overhaul, new weapon balances, and deeper faction immersion, this version redefines the gam
PEAK.53 – UPDATE V2.4342
We’re excited to share the latest improvements and additions to PEAK.53. This update focuses on expanding map content, enhancing audio and visual immersion, refining character systems, and fixing key
PEAK.53 Update V2.4287
We’re thrilled to bring you Update V2.4287, packed with new additions, sound enhancements, bug fixes, and optimizations to elevate your gaming experience! *New Additions TEC9 and TEC9SD Added: New wea
PEAK.53 UPDATE V2.427
We’re excited to announce the release of PEAK.53 V2.427, packed with new features, fixes, and improvements to enhance your gameplay experience. Here’s a breakdown of everything included in this update
PEAK.53 - SMALL UPDATE/FIXES
*Death Standing Animation Fix (Testing Required): Resolved an issue where, in rare cases, players would die while remaining in a standing position. Further testing is needed to confirm. *AURORA Map Re
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Screenshots
Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.
Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-13.
| Genres | Action, Massively Multiplayer |
| Player tags | PvP · Multiplayer · Shooter · Tactical · Third-Person Shooter · Third Person · Military · Combat · Stealth · War · Realistic · Turn-Based Combat (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Multi-player · PvP · Online PvP · Co-op · Online Co-op · In-App Purchases · Family Sharing |
| Languages | English * * |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Intel Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 1060 DirectX: Version 8.0 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 15 GB available space Sound Card: N/A VR Support: N/A