Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 SP1+ (ou plus récent) Processeur : Intel or AMD Dual Core at 2 GHz ou mieux Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel Graphics 4400 ou mieux DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 400 MB d'espace disque disponible
A Short Hike
It’s the sheer coziness that lingers: 28 explicit mentions out of every 30 reviews. Players keep coming back for the charm, not the grind—yet none has logged more than 25 hours.
In-game
In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 140 | 137 | 3 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 64 | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| Story / writing | 52 | 52 | 0 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 39 | 31 | 2 | 6 |
| Audio / music | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Value for money | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Performance | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Multiplayer | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.1 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jul 31, 2019 · All-time low: €3.29 (May 02, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 12 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 19,5 % of players.
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Strengths
- Gameplay gleams with near-unanimous praise: 137 positive mentions out of 140, where every critique is drowned by pure delight.
- Every visual brushstroke is celebrated: 64 glowing reviews about the graphics out of 64 mentions, a flawless score.
- The soundtrack and sound design wrap players in warmth: 27 positive mentions with zero negatives.
- A featherweight adventure that never overstays its welcome: 99% of 2-hour players call it perfect, and no one regrets the time spent.
Weaknesses
- A tiny minority finds the UI fiddly: 6 complaints out of 8 mentions, though most shrug it off.
- Short-form content irks a vocal slice: 6 negative remarks among 39 content discussions, tarnishing the otherwise spotless experience.
- One lonely bug report stands against 22,348 glowing reviews.
Who is it for?
Anyone craving a gentle, heartfelt escape without pressure will find solace here—especially those who adore tiny worlds drenched in warmth.
Is A Short Hike worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 99% of 22,349 Steam reviews are positive (player score 99/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay gleams with near-unanimous praise. Current price: 6,59€.
Verdict
A Short Hike isn’t just charming; it’s a near-flawless pocket of joy. Its 99% positive rating isn’t just high—it’s suspiciously perfect, yet the evidence backs it up.
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