Patch 1.0.13 includes misc minor bug fixes to improve the games reliability, stability, and ensure smooth frame rates.

[ 2025-04-09 16:46:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

After years of development, it's finally here!

The Path of Ren is now available on Steam! Play Now: Steam Store (The Path of Ren) [previewyoutube=YhI4CjUlYTQ;full][/previewyoutube]

A Precision Platforming Challenge Awaits!

A boy wakes up in a strange world with only a single memorya white fox granting him a wish... but what was it that he wished for? Master orb abilities to conquer 300+ challenges, collect thought-provoking journal entries, and test your skills in timed trials. With tight, responsive controls, every move counts!

Limited-Time Launch Discount!

To celebrate, The Path of Ren is 15% off for the first 7 days! Nows the perfect time to pick it up.

The OST will be available soon!

The soundtrack for The Path of Ren was composed by Sad Ghost. It will go live on all major streaming platforms (Spotify, YouTube Music, etc) within the next week and will also be available for purchase on Steam April 9th. Theres also a YouTube video of the OST that will premiere tomorrow, April 5th at 9AM PT / 12PM ET. Both myself and the composer will be hanging out in that for the full duration if anyone would like to come by and chat with us! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXLkAceaVgk

Thank you!

If you enjoy the game, please consider leaving a reviewit makes a huge difference! Id also love to see your favorite moments, speedruns, and creative challenges. Please feel free to share them in the community hub! Thank you to everyone who supported the creation of this projecttesters, friends, family, supporters, and wishlisters. As a solo developer, any support I've received throughout this journey has meant a lot. Sincerely, I hope you enjoy the game! ~ Trever (creator of The Path of Ren)

[ 2025-04-04 16:05:44 CET ] [ Original post ]

Steam Deck Compatibility

I'm happy to say that The Path of Ren runs smoothly on the Steam Deck with no additional setup required. The game maintains stable frame rates, loads quickly, and fully supports the Steam Decks controls for a responsive experience in handheld mode.

Official Steam Deck Verification Status

Currently, The Path of Ren is not Officially Steam Deck Verified. Steam reviews games for Deck compatibility arbitrarily, often as they gain more players. While I cant control if/when that happens, I can confirm that the game runs well on the device.

Support

As a solo developer, it's hard to account for every system configuration and potential issue that could arise. If you encounter any problems, feel free to reach out to ShapedByRainStudios@gmail.com. Thank you!

[ 2025-04-01 14:07:21 CET ] [ Original post ]

Exact Release Time: April 4th, 2025 at 9 AM PT | 12 PM ET

Prepare for a difficult, atmospheric precision platforming challenge!

The Path of Ren is a challenging precision platformer with tight, expressive controls. Master powerful orb abilities to conquer over 300 platforming challenges, uncover thought-provoking journal entries, and push your skills in timed trials. Dash, crystalize, ghostify, warp, and slow time as you help a boy piece together a forgotten wish granted by a mysterious white fox. Key Features:

• Tight, expressive controls perfect for precision platforming mastery.
• Mostly linear progression with side challenges and hidden secrets.
• 300+ handcrafted platforming challenges to test your skill.
• 50 collectible journal pages filled with intriguing thoughts.
• Timed Trials mode race the clock and test your efficiency.
• Unlockable outfits to customize your characters look.
• A rich story with RPG elements completely optional for those who prefer pure gameplay.
• Assist mode customize difficulty to fit your experience.
• Brutally challenging, but incredibly rewarding.

Launch Trailer Premiere on YouTube.

At the exact moment the game launches, the official launch trailer will premiere on YouTube! Come celebrate, chat with the community, and be among the first to watch! Hit the 'Notify Me' button on the video so you don't miss it! The Path of Ren | Official Launch Trailer

Thank You!

A massive thank you to everyone who has wishlisted the game, played the demo, shared feedback, or simply followed along with development. Your support means the world, and I can't wait for you to experience the full game! If you havent already, be sure to add The Path of Ren to your Steam wishlist to get notified at launch! [previewyoutube=MfTkF-riRGU;full][/previewyoutube]

[ 2025-03-30 14:42:10 CET ] [ Original post ]

It's been a long time coming and a ton of work to get to this point, but I'm super excited to announce that The Path of Ren will be fully available on April 4th, 2025as revealed in the official release announcement trailer that premiered today! [previewyoutube=MfTkF-riRGU;full][/previewyoutube] Steam Next Fest With that release date set, The Path of Ren will also be participating in Steam Next Fest this February! More info on this is TBA. Wishlist Now Dont forget to add The Path of Ren to your Steam wishlist to stay updated on future announcements! Wishlisting also helps a lot with the game's visibility at launch. Thank you! Thank you to everyone who's supported this project. I'm really looking forward to putting The Path of Ren out into the world! It's been a huge pleasure to create, but also one of the hardest things I've ever done. I hope you enjoy it! - Trever (creator of The Path of Ren)

[ 2025-01-11 21:24:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

I'm thrilled to announce that the first publicly playable demo of The Path of Ren is now available on Steam! This marks a major milestone in the game's journey and I cant wait for you to experience it firsthand! What to expect in the demo:

• Challenging precision platforming on par with the full games intended difficulty.
• A variety of mechanics and obstacles to give the most accurate feel for how the game plays.
• Limited player customization options, to be unlocked by playing through the demo.
• Several thought-provoking page journal entries to be found and collected.
• Two timed trials to test your skills against time and point targets.
• Assist mode options to lower the game's difficulty.

How does the demo compare to the full game? The demo is a relatively small vertical slice containing most of the key features of the full game; however, as not to spoil anything, the levels from the demo are unique and mostly separate from those that will be experienced in the full game. The full game will have:

• Over 300 platforming challenges to be conquered.
• 5 orb abilities to master that allow for unique platforming.
• Many more mechanics and hand-crafted environments to explore.
• 50 page journal entries to be collected.
• Over 20 outfits to unlock and customize the player with.
• Over 20 timed trials to test your skills.
• A full RPG-style story.

Giving Demo Feedback On the title screen of the demo, there's a big "Feedback" button that will allow you to give feedback on the demo. As a solo-developer, feedback is crucial to ensure I'm making something that was enjoyable to play. I'll be reading all feedback, good or bad, and using it to improve The Path of Ren. Wishlist Now Dont forget to add The Path of Ren to your Steam wishlist to stay updated on future announcements, including the full release planned for 2025! Thank you! Thank you for joining me on this journey. I hope you enjoy playing the demo as much as I've enjoyed creating it! - Trever (creator of The Path of Ren)

[ 2024-11-30 17:00:53 CET ] [ Original post ]