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Designer(s) | Adam Robinson-Yu |
Programmer(s) | Adam Robinson-Yu |
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Composer(s) | Mark Sparling |
Engine | Unity |
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Genre(s) | Adventure, cozy |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
A Short Hike is a 2019 adventure video game by Canadian indie game designer Adam Robinson-Yu, also known as adamgryu. It is an open world exploration game in which the player is tasked with reaching the summit of a mountain to get cell phone reception. The game was released for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux in July 2019, for Nintendo Switch in August 2020, and for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in November 2021.
A Short Hike received positive reviews from critics who widely praised its relaxing gameplay, freedom of exploration, and flying mechanics, though some criticized the short length and the handling of some story elements. It won the Seumas McNally Grand Prize at the 2020 Independent Games Festival.