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A Short Hike on Steam

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Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

A Short Hike is a exploration, relaxing and adventure game developed and published by adamgryu.
Released on July 30th 2019 is available on Windows, MacOS, Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine in 5 languages: English, French, Spanish - Latin America, Japanese and Portuguese - Brazil.

It has received 19,245 reviews of which 19,053 were positive and 192 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 6.59€ on Steam, but you can find it for 4.86€ on Eneba.


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Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for A Short Hike:

UI Subtitle Audio
English
French
Japanese
Portuguese - Brazil
Spanish - Latin America

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • 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
MacOS
  • OS: macOS 10.12+
  • Processor: Intel or AMD Dual Core at 2 GHz or better
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel Graphics 4400 or better
  • Storage: 400 MB available space
Linux
  • OS: Ubuntu 16.04+ (64-bit only)
  • Processor: Intel or AMD Dual Core at 2 GHz or better
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel Graphics 4400 or better
  • Storage: 400 MB available space

User reviews & Ratings

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7 hours played
Oct. 2026
You should play this game. Then you should buy the soundtrack. Then you should arrange to catch up with someone who loves you.
7 hours played
Sept. 2026
A Cozy Glide with A Breath of Fresh Air Rating: 9/10 A Short Hike is an absolute triumph of indie game design. It takes the simple act of climbing a mountain and turns it into a joyful, relaxing, and surprisingly emotional journey. It captures the pure essence of summer vacation, letting you explore at your own absolute pace. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3795994648 The Good The strongest elements are its incredible soundtrack and its deeply cozy vibe. From the moment you start running/gliding across the sun-drenched provincial park, the music sets a comforting, nostalgic tone that sticks with you long after the credits roll. The writing is charming and witty, and the freedom of movement, like climbing and soaring through the air, makes every corner of the island a joy to discover. It's like you are literally a bird living the life! The story is good too. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3795993414 The Bad The only reason this doesn't hit a perfect 10/10 is the camera system. The automatic camera movements can occasionally feel restrictive, and the inability to freely rotate or see far into the distance gets a bit annoying when you want to scope out the terrain. But overall, it is manageable, and you get used to it in 30 minutes. Time & Achievements? 6.8 hrs to 100%. The story could be done in 1.5 to 3 hrs depending on your pace. Out of 12, 10 are missable/extra achievements, and you can keep going after you complete the story. You'll need a guide or an interactive map for some extra achievements, as it is easy to get lost on what to get where. But remember, these extra achievements are a lot of fun; try them out. Final Verdict Even with the camera movement quirks, A Short Hike is easily one of the best cozy games ever made. It’s short, sweet, and fills you with a profound sense of warmth and accomplishment. A must-play! If this review was helpful, do leave a like below https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3795993369
6 hours played
Aug. 2026
Most games give you a mountain because something terrible is waiting at the top. A Short Hike gives you one because Claire needs cell reception. That's about as urgent as things get. You arrive at Hawk Peak Provincial Park with one real objective: reach the summit. Nobody particularly cares when you do it. Instead, you can swim, fish, climb, dig for treasure, help strangers with remarkably minor problems, or spend twenty minutes collecting golden feathers for a climb that probably did not need that many. Getting distracted is the game. Hawk Peak is small enough that you quickly start recognizing its paths and people, but dense enough that wandering off usually turns up something worth finding. As you gather feathers, climbing gets easier and gliding back down becomes half the reason to go up. Nobody needs saving, there is no ancient evil under the mountain, and the gentle soundtrack makes the whole place feel like a childhood vacation you somehow remember despite never having taken it. A Short Hike takes considerably longer to stop thinking about than to finish. For a game about getting enough signal to make a phone call, it is remarkably good at making you want to stay somewhere with none.
5 hours played
July 2026
This game is pure comfort. Every time I thought I was ready to head toward the summit, I'd spot another trail to explore, another character to talk to, or another little collectible that pulled me in a different direction. I never felt rushed because exploring was just as rewarding as reaching the destination. The dialogue made me smile, the soundtrack was relaxing, and the whole game felt like a warm cup of coffee on a quiet morning. It's short, but it never feels like it's missing anything. By the time I reached the top, I wasn't ready for it to end. If you're looking for a cozy game that lets you slow down for a couple of hours, this one is absolutely worth the hike.
2 hours played
June 2026
A wonderful little game. Absolutely charming and engaging writing mixed with elegant gameplay. A warm hug of hope and a perfect escape from the despairs of life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A Short Hike is currently priced at 6.59€ on Steam.

No, A Short Hike is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 6.59€ on Steam.

Yes, A Short Hike received 19,053 positive votes out of a total of 19,245 achieving an impressive rating of 9.65.
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A Short Hike was developed and published by adamgryu.

Yes, A Short Hike is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Yes, A Short Hike is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Yes, A Short Hike is playable and fully supported on Linux.

Yes, A Short Hike is playable and fully supported on Steam Deck.

Yes, A Short Hike is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.

No, A Short Hike does not support VR.

A Short Hike is a single-player game.

No, A Short Hike does not currently offer any DLC.

No, A Short Hike does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

No, A Short Hike does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, A Short Hike is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for A Short Hike.

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Steam reviews 19 October 2026 09:58 UTC

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A Short Hike PEGI 3
Rating
9.7
19,053
192
Game modes
Features
Online players
35
Developer
adamgryu
Publisher
adamgryu
Release 30 Jul 2019
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