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Action · Simionescu Mihnea

The Hike

The Hike
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Windows
Mixed · 56% of 25
DeveloperSimionescu Mihnea
GenreAction
Wait for a sale Chip's verdict · US updated 3 days ago

No real discount right now, sitting 100% of the way from its all-time low to full price. One to watch rather than buy today.

Why this verdict
Price position between all-time low and full price 100%
All-time low $1.99 · 11d ago
Player reviews 56% positive of 25
Quality score 56/100 · small sample
Value score 0/100

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About this game

What this game is, in the developer's words

The Hike is a first person horror/survival game in which you must survive the horrors that start while investigating a mysterious emergency message in a simple hike through the Red River National Park. Your chance of making it back to society relies entirely on your legs, you're no fighter.

The Hike is a first person horror/survival game in which you must survive the horrors that start while investigating a mysterious emergency message in a simple hike through the Red River National Park. Your chance of making it back to society relies entirely on your legs and flashlight, you're no fighter.

Synopsis


Somewhere in the Red River National Park, at the US Army controlled Red River Mental Hospital, a riot breaks out and the facility is breached. Long after the "patients" broke out, a mysterious emergency message is broadcasted under the authority of a local Ranger Station.

Acting irrationally after hearing the mysterious emergency message, experienced hiker John Lake decides to go and investigate for himself, in what should be an easy hike for him. Once there, he realizes that he has made a big mistake, finding out the hard way the gruesome truth about the real situation as his fading hope of making it back to society relies entirely on a flashlight and his legs.

Features


  • True Survival Experience - You are no fighter. If you want to get back to society, your only chance is to keep running.
  • Immersive Graphics - Realistic graphics featuring 4k textures and immersive sounds.
  • Puzzled Gameplay - The puzzles in the game will make the player think in creative ways in order to escape.
  • Darkness - You mostly rely on your flashlight, without it, you are screwed.
  • Lore - In the process of escaping, find out what really happened in those woods.

Media

Trailers and screenshots straight from the store page

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Price intelligence

Accepted price history and the lows that matter

Historical lows
All-time low ATL $1.99 2026-07-03
3-month low $1.99
12-month low $1.99
Current $3.99
Price events From the accepted price history · updates automatically
Jul 9, 2026
Sale ended · back to $3.99
Jul 3, 2026
New all-time low $1.99

The Hike price history and best deals

The Hike for PC currently sells from $3.99 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $1.99, set on 2026-07-03.

Frequently asked questions

Answered from this game's own price and edition data

Should I buy The Hike now or wait?
Our verdict is wait. At 100% of the way to full price, it usually drops harder in seasonal sales, so patience tends to pay.
Is $3.99 a good price for The Hike?
$3.99 sits 100% of the way from the all-time low of $1.99 to the full price. It has been cheaper before, so there is room to wait.
Where can I buy The Hike?
The Hike is tracked at steam. We only list authorized stores here and always link out with a clean outbound link.
Scores
Steam reviews Mixed · 56%
56% positive of 25
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Tech
Requirements
System requirements platform
Minimum
Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1050 / AMD RX 570
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
  • Additional Notes: Targeting 720p @ 30 fps on lowest settings.
Recommended
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-10600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon Pro 5600M
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
  • Additional Notes: Targeting 1080p @ 60fps on medium-high.
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          Achievements (9)
          ach_getHitByTrap 84.6%
          ach_exitPrison 63.5%
          ach_witnessBurningCross 57.6%
          ach_finishTheChase 37.4%
          ach_exitBuilding 37.2%
          ach_finishGame 33.4%
          ach_collectAllDocuments 9.6%
          ach_finishGameWithoutDying 4.1%
          Facts
          DeveloperSimionescu Mihnea
          PublisherSimionescu Mihnea
          GenresAction · Adventure · Indie
          ModesSingle-player
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          igrs15
          steam_germany16
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