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A Short Hike

A Short Hike

73/100
297 ratings2019Easy to run

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1080p performance

A Short Hike estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps994 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps906 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps819 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps864 fps702 fps
GTX 1660 Super978 fps783 fps626 fps509 fps

1440p performance

A Short Hike estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps921 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps811 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps972 fps789 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps918 fps746 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps837 fps680 fps
RTX 4060999 fps945 fps756 fps614 fps
RTX 3060999 fps810 fps648 fps526 fps
GTX 1660 Super734 fps587 fps470 fps382 fps

4K performance

A Short Hike estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps982 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps912 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps819 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps950 fps772 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps892 fps725 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps882 fps705 fps573 fps
RTX 4070945 fps756 fps604 fps491 fps
RX 7800 XT832 fps666 fps533 fps433 fps
RTX 3080810 fps648 fps518 fps421 fps
RTX 4060 Ti765 fps612 fps489 fps398 fps
RTX 3070697 fps558 fps446 fps363 fps
RTX 4060630 fps504 fps403 fps327 fps
RTX 3060540 fps432 fps345 fps281 fps
GTX 1660 Super391 fps313 fps250 fps203 fps

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Intel HD Graphics 4400

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Processor
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2 GHz Dual Core

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2 GB

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About

A Short Hike, released in 2019, is an indie adventure game that invites players to explore the serene landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park. As you hike, climb, and soar through the picturesque environment, the game's charm lies in its simple mechanics and soothing visuals. The open-world design encourages exploration and offers a relaxed pace, appealing to players who enjoy immersive experiences in tranquil settings.

In terms of PC performance, A Short Hike is designed to be highly accessible. With a minimum GPU requirement equivalent to an entry-level graphics card, players can expect smooth gameplay even on modest systems. For optimal performance and better FPS, a GPU with a score above 530 is recommended, allowing you to enjoy the game's vibrant graphics settings without taxing your hardware. With only 2 GB of RAM needed, most PCs should handle this game effortlessly.

Considering its 72/100 rating and its unique blend of adventure and exploration, A Short Hike is certainly worth playing for fans of the genre. Its low barrier to entry makes it an appealing choice for casual gamers looking for a delightful and calming experience.

Performance profile

July 2019 release. A Short Hike was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.

A Short Hike is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.

Extremely light — A Short Hike runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.

Storyline

The main character is Claire, a young anthropomorphic bird who travels to Hawk Peak Provincial Park, where her Aunt May works as a ranger, to spend days off. However, Claire cannot get cellphone reception unless she reaches the top of the peak, and is expecting an important call. For this reason, she decides to reach the highest point in the park.

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