A Short Hike
Buy now
Exceptionally well received, and waiting is unlikely to save much.
99% positive · $7.99
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Comparison
A Short Hike vs Outer Wilds
Two games on the same measured evidence: the rule-based verdict, the Steam rating, today's price and how recently each was updated.
Outer Wilds
Buy on sale
Well received, but it has been much cheaper — wait for a discount.
95% positive · $24.99
See the full verdict for Outer Wilds →How they compare
A Short Hike is ahead on 3 of the 4 points we could measure.
- VerdictA Short Hike has the stronger verdict.
- Steam ratingA Short Hike is rated 4 points higher on Steam.
- Price todayA Short Hike costs $17 less right now.
- Last updateOuter Wilds was updated 519 days more recently.
Side by side
| A Short Hike | Outer Wilds | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Buy now | Buy on sale |
| Steam rating | 99% positive · 19,445 reviews | 95% positive · 90,722 reviews |
| Price today | $7.99 | $24.99 |
| Lowest recorded | $3.99 | $9.76 |
| Price verdict | Little to gain by waiting | Wait for a sale |
| Last update | 1057 days ago | 538 days ago |
| Genre | Cozy, Exploration, Adventure | Adventure, Exploration, Mystery |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Modes | Single-player | Single-player |
| Developer | adamgryu | Mobius Digital |
| Released | Jul 30, 2019 | May 28, 2019 |
This compares measured facts only. It is not a recommendation: the right game depends on what you like to play. Open each verdict for the evidence behind it.