A Short Hike
by adamgryu · published by Whippoorwill
Released July 30, 2019 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
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.
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.
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Official specs from Steam
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 |
A Short Hike FAQ
When did A Short Hike come out?
A Short Hike was released on July 30, 2019 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Is A Short Hike on PlayStation 5?
No. A Short Hike has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Is A Short Hike on Xbox Series X|S?
No. A Short Hike has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Is A Short Hike on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. A Short Hike has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Who is making A Short Hike?
A Short Hike is developed by adamgryu and published by Whippoorwill.
Is A Short Hike multiplayer?
No. A Short Hike is single player only.
How much does A Short Hike cost?
A Short Hike costs $7.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is A Short Hike good?
Steam players rate it "Overwhelmingly Positive" — 99% of 22,843 reviews are positive.
What are the minimum PC requirements for A Short Hike?
The minimum GPU is Intel Graphics 4400 or better. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our A Short Hike system requirements page.
