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There is one rule in the game. And it needs to be broken. There is one goal. And when you attain it, you die.
The Path is a walking simulator, indie and horror game
developed and published by Tale of Tales.
Released on March 18th 2009 is available on Windows, MacOS and Steam Deck.
It has received 969 reviews of which 758 were positive and 211 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 4.24€ on Steam with a 50% discount.
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Windows
- Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista
- Processor: 2 Ghz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Hard Disk Space: 500 MB
- Video Card: Recent Geforce® or Radeon® x6xxx 256 MB (no integrated graphics)
- Sound Card: Any Sound Card
- DirectX® Version: DirectX® 9.0c
MacOS
- Operating System: Mac OS X 10.8
- Processor: 2 Ghz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Hard Disk Space: 500 MB
- Video Card: Recent Geforce® or Radeon® x6xxx 256 MB (no integrated graphics)
- Sound Card: Any Sound Card
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I first played this game when it first came out, back when I was a teenager. It became one of those things that shaped my taste and even my worldview at the time. I guess, that explains everything that's wrong with me as a person now :D Loved it then, and love it even more after finishing it at 31. If you love strange, eerie art that provokes more questions than it answers, this game is for you.
I've loved this game for a really long time now. I think the visuals are nostalgic, the game play is pretty slow, forcing you to immerse yourself in it. If you don't like taking it slow in games, don't play, maybe watch a playthrough or video instead. If you like seeing darker takes on old children's stories, you'll probably enjoy this. Each of the girl's story is symbolic to match with their wolf. Making sure that you try to interact with all of the items and places, you not only get better rankings but also helps you better understand the different girls. You have to pay attention so you don't miss important dialogue that fleshes out their character and symbolism, which is the whole point of the game. My one complaint is in regards to the portrayal of Carmen, the 17 year old She's depicted as "sexy red," with large features that seem to over accentuate her sultry look. There's nothing inherently wrong with that. Paired up with the dialogue and the rest of her character, it lays out a bad look. They set her up in a way that makes it look as though she "deserved it" because of her actions and her mentality/ personality. My real issue comes in with how her confidence in her post-pubescent body is shown and the way that sexualization gets punished through her wolf - which is supposed to represent something that must be overcame or something they desire. I don't know if the way that Tale of Tales set up Carmen's wolf was what they explicitly meant to do, but regardless, having a middle-aged balding woodsman give beer to a minor before doing depraved things is something that Carmen shouldn't have had happen. I know these sorts of things happen all over the world; TLDR, I don't really like playing Carmen's story line, it feels gross
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Path is currently priced at 4.24€ on Steam.
Yes, The Path is currently available at a 50% discount. You can purchase it for 4.24€ on Steam.
Yes, The Path received 758 positive votes out of a total of 969 achieving a rating of 7.47.
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The Path was developed and published by Tale of Tales.
Yes, The Path is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, The Path is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
No, The Path is not playable on Linux.
Yes, The Path is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
This information about The Path is not available yet.
No, The Path does not support VR.
The Path is a single-player game.
No, The Path does not currently offer any DLC.
No, The Path does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, The Path does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, The Path is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for The Path.
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Last Updates| Steam data | 19 September 2026 13:28 UTC |
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| SteamSpy data | 28 October 2026 10:03 UTC |
| Steam price | 28 October 2026 20:04 UTC |
| Steam reviews | 21 October 2026 21:47 UTC |
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Tale of Tales
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Tale of Tales
Release
18 Mar 2009
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