Runes: The Forgotten Path

A VR puzzle adventure with spells drawn in the air

StormBorn Studio · Released Nov 14, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 82% of 101
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 7 years ago; May 18, 2019
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 970; 8 GB RAM · 18 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Runes: The Forgotten Path?

This free-to-play, single-player adventure is built for room-scale VR and follows Leth, a wizard trying to escape a magical prison within his mind. You explore different environments, recover memories, solve puzzles, and fight enemies using motion-controlled spells. Movement options include smooth locomotion and teleportation.

For you if...

+you enjoy spatial puzzles and hands-on interactions in VR

Not for you if...

−you want a long campaign with frequent combat

What players say

82% of 101 reviews are positive

Players praise the story and gesture-based spellcasting. Some report bugs and awkward object interactions that interfere with puzzle solving.

Screenshots and trailer

Runes: The Forgotten Path system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 970, 8 GB RAM, 18 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 SP1
Processor: Intel Core i5 4590
Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 18 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Runes: The Forgotten Path have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Runes: The Forgotten Path run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing, VR
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Runes: The Forgotten Path use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam