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A Short Hike

Short open-world hiking adventure with gliding and optional detours

adamgryu · Released Jul 30, 2019

AdventureIndie

Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
99% of 21K
Recent reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
99% of 189 in 30 days
Players
32
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Oct 7, 2025
Minimum PC
4400
2 GB RAM · 0.4 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 82/100 (critic reviews)

What is A Short Hike?

A short, single-player exploration adventure set in Hawk Peak Provincial Park, where you head for the mountain summit. Choose between marked trails and off-trail routes, climbing and gliding as you go. You can also meet hikers, find hidden items, fish, and swim.

For you if...

  • +you like exploring at your own pace
  • +you enjoy meeting characters and doing small favors
  • +you want a brief, low-pressure single-player adventure

Not for you if...

  • −you want a long, story-driven adventure
  • −you need a map to find your way
  • −you dislike searching for collectibles off the main path

What players say

99% of 20,586 reviews are positive · 99% of 189 in the last 30 days

Players praise the compact world, gliding, character dialogue, and soundtrack. Common complaints include the short length and a shifting camera that can make navigation frustrating.

Players over time

▼ -46% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 71 players on Oct 4, 2026.

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How many players finish A Short Hike?

55% of Steam players have unlocked «The End», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

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A Short Hike system requirements

Minimum: 4400, 2 GB RAM, 0.4 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

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

Does A Short Hike have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does A Short Hike run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
12
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, Spanish - Latin America, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does A Short Hike use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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