Is A Short Hike available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. A Short Hike has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
A Short Hike Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 82 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~2 hours (average playthrough) |
| Genre | Adventure |
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What does this mean?
Rosetta 2 means the Mac version is an Intel build that Apple Silicon Macs run automatically through Rosetta 2 translation. Compatibility is verified against Steam and community sources. Learn how Mac game compatibility works →
Will A Short Hike run on your Mac?
Yes, via Rosetta 2
Official Intel build; Apple Silicon Macs run it automatically through Rosetta 2.
See everything your Mac can run →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
A Short Hike has an official Mac version, but it's an Intel build. On Apple Silicon Macs (M1 or newer) macOS runs it automatically through Rosetta 2, a built-in translation layer, so it's nearly as simple as a native game.
- Get the game. Buy and download A Short Hike on Steam.
- Install Rosetta 2 (one time). The first time you open an Intel app, macOS offers to install Rosetta 2. Click Install. You can also run "softwareupdate --install-rosetta" in Terminal beforehand.
- Launch and play. Rosetta translates the game invisibly in the background. For a game like this, performance is typically excellent, and you won't notice it's happening.
Common questions about A Short Hike on Mac
Is A Short Hike available on Mac?
Yes. A Short Hike has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play A Short Hike on Mac?
A Short Hike has an official Mac version, but it's an Intel build. On Apple Silicon Macs (M1 or newer) macOS runs it automatically through Rosetta 2, a built-in translation layer, so it's nearly as simple as a native game.
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.
