# Hitchhiker

> 2021 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q106321353](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q106321353)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/hitchhiker-q106321353

## Summary
Hitchhiker is a 2021 single-player adventure video game developed by German studio Mad About Pandas and published by Versus Evil. The game is available across multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and PlayStation 4.

## Key Facts
- Game title: Hitchhiker (also known as "Hitchhiker - A Mystery Game" and "Hitchhiker - Un jeu d'énigme")
- Release date: March 26, 2021 (for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS)
- Developer: Mad About Pandas (German video game developer founded in 2005)
- Publisher: Versus Evil
- Genre: Adventure video game, indie game
- Game mode: Single-player video game
- Review scores: 58/100 (OpenCritic Top Critic Average), 27% (OpenCritic Critics Recommend)
- Available languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Arabic, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese

## FAQs
### Q: What platforms is Hitchhiker available on?
A: Hitchhiker is available on multiple platforms including Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and PlayStation 4.

### Q: Who developed and published Hitchhiker?
A: Hitchhiker was developed by Mad About Pandas, a German video game developer founded in 2005, and published by Versus Evil.

### Q: What genre does Hitchhiker belong to?
A: Hitchhiker is an adventure video game with indie game characteristics, designed for single-player gameplay.

### Q: How was Hitchhiker received by critics?
A: Hitchhiker received mixed reviews with an OpenCritic Top Critic Average of 58/100 and a Critics Recommend percentage of 27%.

## Why It Matters
Hitchhiker represents a contribution to the adventure game genre from an independent German developer. Its availability across multiple platforms including both desktop and mobile systems demonstrates the trend toward cross-platform gaming experiences. As an indie game, it contributes to the diversity of the gaming market, offering players an alternative to AAA titles. The game's multi-language support further demonstrates its international accessibility and appeal to a global audience.

## Notable For
- Cross-platform availability spanning desktop, mobile, and console systems (Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, PlayStation 4)
- Exceptional language support with 10 languages available including English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Arabic, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, and Brazilian Portuguese
- Being an indie adventure game from a German developer with headquarters in Berlin
- Mixed critical reception with specific metrics (58/100 OpenCritic Top Critic Average, 27% Critics Recommend)

## Body
### Development
Hitchhiker was created by Mad About Pandas, a German video game developer that was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Berlin. The company operates in the video game industry. The game was published by Versus Evil. It is classified as an indie game and belongs to the adventure video game genre.

### Platforms and Availability
The game is designed for single-player gameplay and runs on multiple operating systems and platforms:
- Microsoft Windows (family of computer operating systems developed by Microsoft, first released in 1985)
- macOS (operating system for Apple computers, released in 2001)
- iOS (mobile operating system by Apple Inc.)
- iPadOS (mobile operating system of the iPad, released in 2019)
- tvOS (operating system of the Apple TV, released in 2015)
- PlayStation 4 (Sony's eighth-generation home video game console)

Hitchhiker was released on March 26, 2021, for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS. PlayStation 4 availability followed later. The game is distributed through various digital platforms including Steam, PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Microsoft Store, Epic Games Store, and GOG.

### Reception and Reviews
Hitchhiker received mixed critical reception. On OpenCritic, it achieved a Top Critic Average score of 58/100 as of May 30, 2021. As of August 4, 2021, it had a Critics Recommend percentage of 27%, based on 11 critics. The game has specific identifiers on various gaming platforms, including a Steam application ID of 1003120 for Windows.

### Distribution and Sales
The game is available through digital download and digital distribution formats. It has several platform-specific identifiers:
- Steam: Application ID 1003120
- Epic Games Store: hitchhiker-a-mystery-game
- Humble Store: hitchhiker-a-mystery-game
- GOG: game/hitchhiker_a_mystery_game
- Microsoft Store: Product ID 9ntchs2j9ml6 (also for Xbox Series X and Series S)
- PlayStation Store: Concept ID 234556, with regional IDs including CUSA24043 (Europe) and CUSA16454 (United States)

The game also has identifiers on gaming databases and review sites including MobyGames (ID 161415), PCGamingWiki (Hitchhiker_-_A_Mystery_Game), and HowLongToBeat (ID 71102).

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## References

1. Steam
2. OpenCritic
3. [Source](https://twitter.com/Hitchhiker_Game/status/1375409567606177793)
4. Adventure Gamers
5. GameSpot
6. Q124398839
7. GamesMeter.nl
8. PlayStation Store
9. Q117506892