A Short Hike similar games & best alternatives

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A Short Hike

PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

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

What works

  • Relaxing and stress-relieving gameplay
  • Charming art style and music
  • Freedom to explore at own pace
  • Engaging and humorous npc interactions
  • Short but meaningful experience with replay value

Things to keep in mind

  • Short overall length
  • Some camera control issues
  • Keyboard and mouse controls less optimal than controller
  • Lack of deeper gameplay complexity
  • Minor motion sickness for some players

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Frog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County

  • Lost Nova

  • Teacup

  • Smushi Come Home

  • Cozy Caravan

  • Little Witch in the Woods

Less fellowship-oriented

Games that feels like A Short Hike but with less of a community feel

  • NAIAD

  • Druid

  • Above Snakes

  • Europa

  • Zefyr: A Thief's Melody

  • Old Man's Journey

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A Short Hike: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Strategy.

Last update: 21/08/2026