A Short Hike

Exploration game where you're a young bird hiking to the peak of a provincial park to get cell signal for an important call. You traverse forests, beaches, and cliffsides by walking, climbing, and gliding—stamina upgrades let you fly higher and reach new areas. The park's populated with other animal visitors who chat, offer side activities, or need small favors. No timers or fail states. You set the pace, whether that's beeline to the summit or spend an hour fishing and collecting seashells. The pixel art leans cozy rather than detailed, and a light soundtrack shifts as you gain altitude. Takes 1-3 hours depending on how much you explore.