A Short Hike

Jul 30, 2019
Developer: adamgryu
Platforms: PlayStation 4LinuxXbox OneNintendo Switch
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About A Short Hike

A Short Hike is an exploration adventure game set in Hawk Peak Provincial Park. Players control Claire, a young bird who sets out to reach the summit of Hawk Peak while waiting for an important phone call. The game allows players to climb, glide and explore the park at their own pace, meeting other visitors, completing small tasks and collecting items that improve Claire’s movement.

Released: Jul 30, 2019
Developer: adamgryu
Publisher: adamgryu

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Can my PC run A Short Hike?

A Short Hike needs at least Intel Graphics 4400 or better and 2 GB RAM.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7 SP1+ (or later)
Processor: Intel or AMD Dual Core at 2 GHz or better
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel Graphics 4400 or better
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 400 MB available space

Is A Short Hike worth buying?

Steam

99% positive

'Overwhelmingly Positive', 19,094 reviews

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Critics (IGDB)

78/100

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What is A Short Hike about?

The main character is Claire, a young anthropomorphic bird who travels to Hawk Peak Provincial Park, where her Aunt May works as a ranger, to spend her days off. However, Claire cannot get cellphone reception unless she reaches the peak, and she is expecting an important call. For this reason, she decides to reach the highest point in the park.

ExplorationRelaxingAdventureCuteIndiePixel GraphicsOpen WorldCasual

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy A Short Hike?

Right now the lowest price for A Short Hike we're tracking is $4.71 at Driffle — 41% below Steam's $7.99. We compare 3 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price A Short Hike has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for A Short Hike is $2.01 at Gamivo on September 1, 2026. The current best price is about 134% above that low.

Is A Short Hike worth buying?

99% of 19,094 Steam user reviews for A Short Hike are positive ("Overwhelmingly Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 82.

Can my PC run A Short Hike?

The minimum system requirements for A Short Hike are — OS: Windows 7 SP1+ (or later); CPU: Intel or AMD Dual Core at 2 GHz or better; GPU: Intel Graphics 4400 or better; RAM: 2 GB RAM; Storage: 400 MB available space. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

When was A Short Hike released?

A Short Hike released on July 30, 2019, developed by adamgryu and published by adamgryu, Whippoorwill.

What platforms is A Short Hike available on?

A Short Hike is available on PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player.

When do A Short Hike prices drop?

A Short Hike last hit a new low of $2.01 on September 1, 2026 at Gamivo. Current best price is $4.71. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.