Is A Short Hike available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. A Short Hike runs natively on macOS, including Apple Silicon Macs (M1 and later).
A Short Hike Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Native |
| Metacritic score | 82 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~2 hours (average playthrough) |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Publisher | adamgryu |
| Last verified | Aug 9, 2026 |
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What does this mean?
Native means there's an official macOS version built to run directly on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Compatibility is verified against Steam and community sources. Learn how Mac game compatibility works →
Will A Short Hike run on your Mac?
Yes, it runs natively
Built for Apple Silicon, nothing extra to install.
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Minimum Mac requirements for A Short Hike
| OS | macOS 10.12+ |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel or AMD Dual Core at 2 GHz or better |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics 4400 or better |
| Storage | 400 MB available space |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, A Short Hike should run.
How to play A Short Hike on Mac
Good news: A Short Hike has a native macOS version, so there's nothing extra to install or configure.
- Get the game. A Short Hike is sold on Steam. Buy and download it there. Some Apple Silicon ports are also on the Mac App Store.
- Install and launch. It's built for Apple Silicon, so it runs directly on M1 and later Macs at full native speed, with no translation layer, no Windows, and no workarounds.
- Play. Open it from your Applications folder or Steam library and you're in.
Common questions about A Short Hike on Mac
Is A Short Hike available on Mac?
Yes. A Short Hike runs natively on macOS, including Apple Silicon Macs (M1 and later).
How do I play A Short Hike on Mac?
Good news: A Short Hike has a native macOS version, so there's nothing extra to install or configure.
How long does A Short Hike take to beat?
A Short Hike takes about 2 hours to beat (average playthrough).
What is A Short Hike's Metacritic score?
A Short Hike has a Metacritic score of 82.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for A Short Hike?
A Short Hike lists a minimum of macOS 10.12+, Intel or AMD Dual Core at 2 GHz or better, 2 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
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