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Hikers beside a cabin among autumn trees in A Short Hike.

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A Short Hike

Walk, climb and glide around Hawk Peak Provincial Park on a small, open-ended trip toward the summit.

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PCmacOSLinuxNintendo SwitchPlayStation 4Xbox OneXbox Series X and S

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adamgryu. Published by adamgryu

A Short Hike gives you a clear destination—the top of Hawk Peak—but leaves room to decide how to reach it. Follow trails, climb the mountainside and glide over the forest, or leave the main route to see what is hidden nearby.

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Other hikers offer conversations and small opportunities to help each other. Fishing, swimming and searching for treasures make the island worth exploring beyond the climb itself. Movement is a central pleasure: gaining height lets you take longer glides and see familiar places from another angle.

The game is single-player and does not require rushing straight to the summit. It suits someone who wants a contained outing with a destination, rather than maintaining a farm or managing an expanding list of chores. The small setting lets side paths remain part of the same journey.

The soundtrack also changes as you travel, helping different parts of the park feel distinct.

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Jul 30, 2019

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