The Path of Ren
A challenging precision platformer with tight controls. Master orb abilities to conquer 300+ challenges, collect thought-provoking journal entries, and race the clock in timed trials. Dash, crystalize, ghostify, warp, and slow time as you help a boy recall a wish he was granted by a white fox.
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13 itemsAbout the Game
The Path of Ren is a challenging precision platformer with tight, expressive controls. Run, jump, climb, swing, and master orb abilities to conquer 300+ unique challenges!
Master Orb Abilities
Orb abilities are easy to learn, but difficult to master! Use them to dash, crystalize, ghostify, warp, and slow time.
Collecting an orb lets you use that ability a single time with the press or hold of a button.
Collect Journal Entries
Collect thought-provoking journal entries scattered throughout the world. While entirely optional, they may give you a different perspective about the world of Mythoria.
Conquer Timed Trials
Test your skills by replaying the levels from story mode with time and point targets. Achieve bronze, silver, and gold medals and rank on Steam Leaderboards!
Unlock Outfits and Customize Ren
Unlock outfits and customize Ren to your own preferred style!
A Story About a Wish
A boy awakens in an unfamiliar world with only a single memory - a white fox granting him a forgotten wish.
Adventure through the world of Mythoria and help the boy rediscover what he wished for.
Key Features
Precision platformer with tight, expressive controls.
Mostly linear progression with side challenges and secret areas.
300+ unique platforming challenges.
50 thought-provoking page journal entries to collect.
Timed Trials, where you can replay previous sections with time and point targets.
Unlock outfits and customize the player to your own style.
RPG elements & story (skippable if desired).
Assist mode to lower difficulty through customizable options.
Extremely challenging, but equally rewarding.
Try the FREE DEMO
The best way to determine this is to try the FREE DEMO which is currently available!
Other Considerations / Checklist
In addition to playing the demo, here's a short checklist to help you determine if this game fits your taste. This game isn't for everyone, and as such, we want to do our best to ensure you understand what you're buying.
If you answer YES to most of the below, we believe you'll enjoy The Path of Ren.
Do you enjoy games where you die a lot, learn from those deaths, and eventually prevail? (Souls-like, etc..)
Have you played and enjoyed other popular precision platformers? (Celeste, Super Meat Boy, Rayman, etc..)
Do you enjoy single-player games created by a single person / small team?
Do you enjoy exploring hand-crafted, pixel art environments?
Do you like music that's designed to help you focus? (Lo-Fi, etc..)
Thank you so much!
Precision platformer games have always held a special place in my heart, so it’s an incredible honor to contribute to a genre I love through this project.
As a solo-developer, all of the support I've received throughout the journey of creating this has meant a lot. Whether you’ve followed the game’s development, helped shape it through testing, or are just now diving in, I’m deeply grateful. Thank you so much! 💙
