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A Short Hike

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First release
Jul 30, 2019
Genres
Indie, Adventure · Open world, Fantasy
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux

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.

Also known as AShortHike.exe

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Storyline
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.Read more

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.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jul 30, 2019
Mac
Jul 30, 2019
Linux
Jul 30, 2019
All 6 release dates
Nintendo Switch
Aug 18, 2020
PlayStation 4
Nov 16, 2021
Xbox One
Nov 16, 2021
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
1h
Main + Extras
2h
Completionist
4h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
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At a Glance

Critic Score
78
Main Story (IGDB)
1h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
2h
Completionist (IGDB)
4h
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Steam users rate this Overwhelmingly Positive, 19,399 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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