Underplayed Gems

Wandering Trails: A Hiking Game (2021)

Wandering Trails: A Hiking Game cover
Developer
Flox Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual
Rating
2.5 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 19 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A serene, open-world nature walk with no goals or pressure, where you simply wander and soak in the beautiful, dynamic wilderness.

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What players say

Players split on this hiking sim: some find it relaxing, but many say it is an empty, low-effort map with animals that do not react, no photography reward, and movement that feels too fast for a game about wandering. A few also mention crashes and a developer who does not answer questions.

Screenshots

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