Best gaming PC for A Short Hike (2026)
Choose a PC tier based on the resolution and frame rate you want for A Short Hike. We cover four tiers below.
What A Short Hike actually demands from your PC
Steam's recommended spec for A Short Hike is unspecified with —GB RAM and a mid-range CPU. That spec was written for the adamgryu team's internal "minimum acceptable" target, not for a buyer in 2026 planning to keep this PC for the next four years.
GPU-bound title: Framerate scales directly with GPU power. If you have a fixed budget, prioritise the graphics card and accept a mid-range CPU.
What you can skip vs what matters
- Worth spending on: GPU first, then a fast NVMe SSD (most modern games benefit from sub-3000MB/s sustained reads), then RAM at the tier amount.
- Worth skipping at this budget: RGB lighting, exotic cooling, brand-name PSUs above 850W (unless you're building enthusiast tier), and motherboards with more than 4 M.2 slots.
- Don't compromise on: The PSU. A reliable 750W gold-rated unit will outlast two GPU upgrades.
Frequently asked questions
- What's the cheapest PC that can run A Short Hike?
- Most modern entry-level gaming PCs (around £700–£800) will run A Short Hike at 1080p.
- Is A Short Hike CPU-heavy or GPU-heavy?
- A Short Hike is primarily GPU-bound. Prioritise the graphics card; a mid-range CPU like the Ryzen 5 7600 will keep up at 1080p/60.
- Do I need ray tracing for A Short Hike?
- A Short Hike does not require ray tracing. Any current-generation GPU will deliver the intended visual experience.
- How much RAM do I need?
- For A Short Hike, 32GB is the sensible answer in 2026. 16GB still works for the budget tier but limits future-proofing.