Summary:

GOG has A Short Hike for $4.79, 40% below its $7.99 US price, through November 5. This is a paid DRM-free game, not a free trial or subscription benefit.

A Short Hike is $4.79 on GOG in the US, down from $7.99—a 40% discount. It is a paid purchase of the full game, not a giveaway, demo, free weekend or subscription benefit. GOG’s listing and its US-price feed confirm the offer.

The deal at a glance

  • US price: $4.79 USD, normally $7.99; applicable taxes may affect checkout.
  • Store and library: GOG, not a Steam-key offer.
  • Supported platforms: Windows, macOS and Linux; check your system against the store requirements.
  • Access: DRM-free, with an offline installer. GOG Galaxy is optional.
  • Deadline: November 5, 2026 at 09:59 EET, equivalent to 07:59 UTC / 1:59 a.m. CST in Chicago.

GOG displays that cutoff on the product page. Prices and availability can change; confirm the US storefront and checkout amount before paying. No paid gaming subscription is listed as a condition of this offer.

Why consider it?

This is a smaller percentage discount than our usual 50%-plus picks, but the under-$5 price and strong player reception make it a worthwhile exception. Steam’s separate game page reports 99% positive across 12,732 English-language user reviews, rated Overwhelmingly Positive, when checked October 31. That is player feedback, not a WupGames review or a guarantee that every buyer will enjoy it.

The adventure centers on exploring Hawk Peak Provincial Park: walk the trails, climb toward the summit and glide above the landscape. You can take detours to fish, swim, find hidden treasures and talk with other hikers rather than treating the mountain as a race. Mark Sparling’s soundtrack changes as you explore.

Best fit: players looking for a low-pressure, single-player exploration break. If you want competitive multiplayer or a combat-focused campaign, the activities described here are a different proposition. The discount is for GOG’s edition; owning another storefront version does not make this a free upgrade.

Before you buy

Open the official GOG product page, check regional pricing and system compatibility, then buy through your GOG account if it suits you. The sale deadline concerns the purchase price, not a timed access window after purchase.

Price and review information checked October 31, 2026. Cover: A Short Hike Screenshot 1, Adam Robinson-Yu, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Authentic November 2020 gameplay capture, reused unchanged; no AI generation or enhancement.