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A Short Hike

Nintendo Switchsteam

Adamgryu

Genre: 探索アドベンチャー

Game Overview

A Short Hike fills a mountain island with optional activities and conversations. GPA scores it high on Slow Life and Emotional Story.

Game Characteristics

Emotional Story

55%

Graphics

55%

Open World

45%

Logic

30%

Target Audience

Recommended for: Beginners to Intermediates (scores ≥ 50 indicate a good fit)

Beginner

75 ✓

Intermediate

60 ✓

Advanced

Keywords

explorationどうぶつの森的癒し系鳥の少女IGF2020大賞indie

Gameplay Profile Chart

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Emotional Story

55%

Graphics

55%

Open World

45%

Logic

30%

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About "A Short Hike"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

A Short Hike（ア・ショート・ハイク） leads with its 探索アドベンチャー identity, anchored by the core feel of "A Short Hike fills a mountain island with optional activities and conversations." The headline profile reads Emotional Story 55% / Graphics 55% / Open World 45%, making it a strong pick for fans of Emotional Story and Graphics. Skews toward a beginner-to-intermediate audience while still leaving room for more seasoned players.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "A Short Hike（ア・ショート・ハイク）" by using its feel of exploration, どうぶつの森的癒し系, and 鳥の少女 as the primary lens, weighting Emotional Story and Graphics most heavily. Top similar titles include "アルバ：野生の王国（Alba: A Wildlife Adventure）", "ナツモン！ 20世紀の夏休み", "GRIS（グリス）".