Field report · Bearing South (Calm) · adamgryu, 2019
A Short Hike
Climb a little mountain island to get phone signal. Two hours of pure, kind, unhurried joy.
The journey
Claire is on holiday at a provincial park and needs to reach the summit to get a phone signal. Chat to hikers, find golden feathers that let you climb and glide further, fish, dig, and race other walkers. Or simply wander.
Who should go
Everyone. It is a perfect first game for a non-gamer and a perfect break for anyone after something stressful.
Wander anywhere
The island is small but full of surprises. Every path leads somewhere, and you can reach the summit by many routes.
Golden feathers
Feathers let you climb and glide further. Collect a few before heading to the summit; the island rewards curiosity.
One evening
It fits in a single evening. That is a feature: a complete, gentle story you can finish and remember.
Supplies
- Charming and warm
- Completely stress-free
- Fits in one evening
Hazards
- Very short
- Low-resolution art is a style choice that not all players love
Survey
Final mark 4.8 out of 5, the average of the four survey lines.
In the logbook
The kindest two hours in games. Treat yourself.
Played to the end and filed on 27 October 2026. Details can change with updates; check the official page before buying.