How many people are playing The Path right now?

1 people are playing The Path on Steam right now, making it the 6224th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 4 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is The Path's all-time peak player count?

The Path's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 83, reached in October 2013.

Is The Path good? What do Steam reviews say?

81% of 886 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).

How much does The Path cost on Steam?

The Path costs $9.99 on Steam (US). The lowest price we've recorded is $2.49.

Does The Path work on Steam Deck?

The Path is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

The Path

by Tale of Tales · Released Mar 19, 2009

Steam Deck PlayableLinux & Deck: Silver

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Review score

81% positive

Very Positive886 reviews

Owners (est.)100K–200K

24h peak

Highest seen83

Oct 201313.1 years ago

Price on Steam

$9.99

Lowest ever $2.49 Mar 2013

Concurrent players

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Editions and bundles on Steam

The PathEdition
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The Tale of Tales CollectionEdition
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Reviews

81% positive of 886 · Very Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works, but may need extra effort. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Playable

!Interface text is not legible
!Display output has nonblocking issues
✓Default controller config fully functional
✓Controller glyphs match deck device
✓Default configuration is performant

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Patches & builds

Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Jun 13, 2019, 2:17 PM UTC
Build 3915363the current build when we started tracking1.5 GB on Windows

Patch notes

Jun 13, 2019
PatchMinor update with crash fix
In the new version 1.22 of The Path you can change the window mode in the game's options menu. Running the game full screen causes a crash on some computers after selecting a character. If that is the case, please hit ESC before selecting a character then clic…
Feb 8, 2014
PatchThe Path Mac Update!
We've been working hard to get this update out to you! This version fixes compatibility issues with OSX 10.9 Marvericks. But also issues with graphics bugs and sound issues. So if you are playing on Mac and still have trouble please let us know.

Other news (18)

Aug 16, 2019
Have You Played The Path?
Weird artsy games were once hard to find. The Path came out in early 2009, just as the indie game renaissance was kicking off, and although we’d seen games Trying To Say Something before, I hadn’t seen anything as experimental and dark and vague as…
May 26, 2018
Free games of the week
A mix of the fun and serious is what I am bringing to you in this week’s roundup of great free games. We have wacky games about boxing and surgery, games requiring quick and precise movement, and a lovely adventure about someone looking to find a lost ar…
Mar 18, 2017
The Path updated for 8th anniversary
We have updated The Path so it runs on Windows 10 again. And in honor of the 8th Anniversary of The Path, we are having a sale. Now everyone can have adventures with Red Girls and Wolves in the deep dark woods for 30% off! http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/s…
Mar 18, 2017
The Path updated for 8th anniversary
We have updated The Path so it runs on Windows 10 again. And in honor of the 8th Anniversary of The Path, we are having a sale. Now everyone can have adventures with Red Girls and Wolves in the deep dark woods for 30% off! http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/s…
Dec 14, 2016
We're remaking The Endless Forest!
The Endless Forest was our first release. A multiplayer online game where everyone plays a magical deer in an idyllic forest. With its peaceful atmosphere, lack of chat or game goals, freedom to play and interact, The Endless Forest set the tone for all our pr…
Dec 14, 2016
We're remaking The Endless Forest!
The Endless Forest was our first release. A multiplayer online game where everyone plays a magical deer in an idyllic forest. With its peaceful atmosphere, lack of chat or game goals, freedom to play and interact, The Endless Forest set the tone for all our pr…
Nov 18, 2015
Last hours for Cathedral-in-the-Clouds!
The Kickstarter for our new project has not achieved its goal yet. Please help if and how you can! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/taleoftales/cathedral-in-the-clouds-contemplation-in-the-digit Cathedral-in-the-Clouds is not a game. It's a series of virtu…
Nov 18, 2015
Last hours for Cathedral-in-the-Clouds!
The Kickstarter for our new project has not achieved its goal yet. Please help if and how you can! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/taleoftales/cathedral-in-the-clouds-contemplation-in-the-digit Cathedral-in-the-Clouds is not a game. It's a series of virtu…
Oct 22, 2015
Help us build a cathedral!
Our first "post-game" art project is in need of your support to get started. Please have a look at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/taleoftales/cathedral-in-the-clouds-contemplation-in-the-digit and back the creation if you like what you see. And please sp…
Oct 22, 2015
Help us build a cathedral!
Our first "post-game" art project is in need of your support to get started. Please have a look at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/taleoftales/cathedral-in-the-clouds-contemplation-in-the-digit and back the creation if you like what you see. And please sp…
Jun 4, 2015
Play Sunset now!
Our new game Sunset is now available for all. Right here on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/287600 Like The Path it is a very narrative game. But this time the story is inspired by real world politics and romance, even though the setting is a fictiona…
Jun 4, 2015
Play Sunset now!
Our new game Sunset is now available for all. Right here on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/287600 Like The Path it is a very narrative game. But this time the story is inspired by real world politics and romance, even though the setting is a fictiona…
Feb 16, 2015
Sunset pre-order available
As of now, you can pre-order our new game Sunset from the game's web page: tale-of-tales.com/Sunset. Pre-ordering gives you a Steam key on launch day, at a discount, and also a non-DRM version of the game for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Plus you are helping t…
Feb 16, 2015
Sunset pre-order available
As of now, you can pre-order our new game Sunset from the game's web page: tale-of-tales.com/Sunset. Pre-ordering gives you a Steam key on launch day, at a discount, and also a non-DRM version of the game for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Plus you are helping t…
Dec 1, 2014
Two more days of sale!
The Path is 50% off today and tomorrow. Tell all your horror/art-loving friends! Or better yet, give them a nice cheap gift! All proceeds of the sale go directly into the development of Sunset. Nothing is wasted!
Dec 1, 2014
Two more days of sale!
The Path is 50% off today and tomorrow. Tell all your horror/art-loving friends! Or better yet, give them a nice cheap gift! All proceeds of the sale go directly into the development of Sunset. Nothing is wasted!
Jun 3, 2014
A new Tale of Tales in the making!
Even though we still have a lot of work to do, we have set up a page here on Steam for our new game in production, called Sunset. Please have a look and let us know what you think so far. We're making this game for you. So we really want to know.
Jun 3, 2014
A new Tale of Tales in the making!
Even though we still have a lot of work to do, we have set up a page here on Steam for our new game in production, called Sunset. Please have a look and let us know what you think so far. We're making this game for you. So we really want to know.

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 81% on 2026-11-01 → 81% today (886 reviews)

Nov 3, 2026Sale ended$9.99
Nov 1, 2026Sale −50%$4.99 (was $9.99)

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Trading cards

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Demo

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The Path player count and quick facts

How many people are playing The Path right now?: 1 people are playing The Path on Steam right now, making it the 6224th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 4 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is The Path's all-time peak player count?: The Path's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 83, reached in October 2013.
Is The Path good? What do Steam reviews say?: 81% of 886 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).
How much does The Path cost on Steam?: The Path costs $9.99 on Steam (US). The lowest price we've recorded is $2.49.
Does The Path work on Steam Deck?: The Path is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Live data from Steam, tracked by SteamPlayerBase.