A Short Hike is a Adventure game from adamgryu with a 99% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, short, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- adamgryu
- Release year
- 2019
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $4.39
- Review signal
- 99% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- 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
macOS
- Minimum
- 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
- Minimum
- 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
From Steam reviews
Review notes
A Short Hike is worth a closer look if you want exploration, nautical, emotional story, and strong atmosphere.
Best for players who want nautical, emotional story, strong atmosphere, and exploration.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
narrative-adventure
Play styleThe experience is more story-and-place driven than systems-heavy.
short-sessions
FitIt works when you want something easy to start and stop.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
Steam review snapshots
Its biggest strengths are chill vibes and a small, but open world that you can freely explore through gliding.It's a straight forward story driven by, simple gameplay that feels great to handle.Lately it seems all we care about is next gen graphics, complex and emotional stories, open world 100+ hours entertainment side quests.the art style it unique, its like the characters have a soul, the game is immersive.Why it fits
Best if you want exploration, strong atmosphere, and a short single-player adventure. It offers a compact, story-driven adventure with exploration, nautical touches, and an emotional tone.
Who might skip it
Skip if you want a long, systems-heavy game or something focused on complex mechanics.