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Squid Shock Studios, Christopher Stair, Trevor Youngquist · Published by Balor Games · Official site ↗
Very Positive — 84% positive (1,743 reviews) · 41 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.
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Action, Adventure, Indie · 2024 · More £15 - £30 games
Embark on an adventurous journey through a vibrant, hand-drawn world as Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus challenges you with acrobatic combat and mysterious puzzles, guided by Squid Shock Studios.
About this game
A NEW FREE MAJOR CONTENT UPDATE IS NOW AVAILABLE!
Tanuki Kabuki - Master the Stage! New Boss Rush Mode. New Collectibles and Quest. Free Update Available Now!
DRIFT DOWN FROM THE CELESTIAL REALM
Flow with acrobatic grace and agility through a mysterious world of myth and legend in Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, a colorful hand-drawn adventure inspired by Japanese folklore.
Undertake a mystical journey as Bō, a celestial blossom (fox tentaihana) that descended from the heavens to fulfill a mysterious ancient prophecy. Use your legendary bō staff to bounce and glide fluidly through an otherworldly realm of hand-drawn, dreamlike landscapes, strange and adorable yokai, and massive monsters summoned from ancient legends of Japan.
DISCOVER A MYSTERIOUS AND HAUNTED WORLD
Explore a diverse and interconnected world in a 2.5D side-scrolling action-platformer with Metroidvania elements. Journey to a haunted castle, a thriving Japanese-inspired metropolis, and many more strange and wondrous places—then find ways to travel back and fully explore newly unlocked paths and surprises.
FIND YOUR FLOW
Navigate the world’s platforming challenges with acrobatic precision, elegance, and finesse. Use Bō’s distinctive move-and-reset system to reach new areas efficiently or recover when your footing flounders.
MASTER NEW STAFF TRANSFORMATIONS
Brew and drink arcane teas to unlock powerful new abilities for Bō’s shapeshifting staff. Mash foes with the Mochi Mallet, unlock new movement techniques like the Lotus Dash and Grappling Gun, and gracefully power up along your journey.
COLLECT POWERFUL DARUMA ALLIES
Each colorful Daruma doll you discover can be upgraded and summoned to the battlefield, where these adorable and powerful allies can deploy spells and other spectacular abilities to aid you in combat.
DRAWN FROM A DREAM
Explore a vibrant 2.5D vision that blends the beauty of paintings, the personality of hand-drawn illustrations, and the elegance of papercraft.
SPIRITED CAST OF ALLIES AND ENEMIES
Engage with a larger-than-life cast of bizarre and adorable yokai (supernatural spirits from Japanese folklore) and other original characters inspired by Japanese myth, all brought to life with traditional hand-drawn 2D frame-by-frame animation. Help them with their side quests—or just stop by for a chat and a cup of tea.
MYTHIC BOSS BATTLES
Challenge massive, awe-inspiring monsters drawn from Japanese folklore! You’ll need to call upon all of the knowledge and acrobatic skill you’ve gained to vanquish these powerful adversaries and advance further in your quest.
MOVE TO THE MUSIC
Drift along to the music of a gorgeous original score composed by Moisés Camargo, blending traditional Japanese instrumentation with modern orchestral music. In addition to the base OST the illustrious Manami Kiyota composed 2 special guest tracks for the game as well!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: 10
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 or AMD Phenom II X4 940
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 730, 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 240, 2 GB or Intel UHD Graphics
- Additional Notes: Low 1080p @ 30 FPS
Recommended
- OS: 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-650 or AMD FX-4300
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB or Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Additional Notes: High 1080p @ 60 FPS
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
The Brazilian Portuguese translation has arrived!
Brazilian players, now is the time to dive into the world of Bo! Brazilian Portuguese is now officially available!Read full article on Community Announcements (danhggg)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch Notes v1.2.7
Hello Bommunity! Today we have a tiny little patch with nothing major. Thank you for all the new players that have been finding Bo recently! We hope you have a great time playing! Join our community wherever you are here: https://linktr.ee/SquidShockStudiosCreditsUpdated the game credits to include localizers for the Tanuki Kabuki update.LocalizationSlightly enlarged the Brazilian Portuguese body text font.Updated Brazilian Portuguese translationsFixed delayed localization occurring when engaging with the Banzuke Boss selection in the Kabuki Theater after changing in a different language other than English.Decreased wait times before being able to skip splash screensUzumaki Cave DesignRemoved hittable statues next to Dodomeki in order to avoid a potential softlock in Uzumaki CaveSlightly resized some platforms and removed a set of spikes in Uzumaki Cave’s Main Chamber.Slightly changed geometry in Uzumaki Cave Herder Home, to make armapillo rolling a bit more stable.Read full article on Community Announcements (FeverishCS)Patch NotesOfficial
v1.2.6 Update Patch Notes
v1.2.6 Update Patch NotesHello Steam community! 🦊We’re back with another round of polish, fixes and improvements! This update focuses on smoothing out the early-game experience and expanding our language support to welcome more players to the fold.We’ve been keeping a close eye on your playthroughs and bug reports in the https://discord.gg/mvXDhcamxc Many of the changes below are a direct result of your feedback on Steam and the Discord. Check out the full breakdown below: 🛠️ Patch Overview:This patch introduces Brazilian Portuguese localization and a series of "feel" improvements for Bo’s movement, including new input buffering tweaking for the grapple. We’ve also given the Uzumaki Cave area very slight tweaks.🌐 LocalizationTudo bem! Brazilian Portuguese translations have been added for the entire game and all Steam achievements.Added missing translations for the “Rearrange Furniture” prompt in the furniture shop within Bo’s Room.🎮 Player Controller & CombatAir Combat: Added a timer that automatically resets the air attack combo and cooldown after 0.6 seconds, making aerial encounters feel more in line with when a player expects to be able to attack again..Grapple Buffer: Added a 0.12-second input buffer for the grapple ability. This should make "frame-perfect" grapples feel much more forgiving.Tanuki Kabuki Balance: Slightly decreased Bo's staff attack handicap when the staff seal is active in the Kabuki boss rush.🗺️ Map ChangesImperial Castle: All secret map icons inside the Imperial Castle are now automatically removed once the Sakura Shogun is defeated. Developer Note: We heard your feedback! Players were distressed seeing icons they could no longer reach once the area closed off. This change ensures your map looks "completed" rather than "missed." Please be assured that there are NO critical collectibles in the castle.🌀 Uzumaki Cave ImprovementsQuest Balancing: Increased the timer for the top puzzle in the Armapillo Assemble Quest from 5 to 6.5 seconds.Hitboxe...Read full article on Community Announcements (FeverishCS)Community & EventsOfficial
🏮 Official Bo Fan Art Competition 2026
🏮 Official Fan Art Competition: Feature in the Bō Digital Art Book! Happy New Year, Bommunity! To kick off 2026, we’re looking for community fan art to feature in our upcoming Official Digital Art Book. We want this book to be the ultimate love letter to the world of Strange Garden, and that includes your incredible talent.What: A community competition to have your art featured in the official Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus Digital Art Book!Prizes: Grand Prize includes a Fan Gamer T-shirt, 3 Steam keys, and a copy of the Art Book.Deadline: Submissions are open now through February 1st, 2026.How to Submit: Submit via SteamShare in the Bo Steam Community Artwork section—include the hashtags #bofanartcompetition2026 #bopathoftheteallotus in the description!https://steamcommunity.com/app/1614440/images/Other methods of entry via social media are listed in the google doc below!PLEASE READ The Full Official Rules BelowCheck the official Google Doc for all the nitty-gritty details: 🔗 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BFBfdExYkvOxH4dEh3YFJclB21VQpvmEB8FjhWsEssI/edit?usp=sharingLet’s make this art book something special. 🦑💙Read full article on Community Announcements (FeverishCS)AnnouncementsOfficial
Steam Trading Cards are HERE!
🏮 Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus Steam Trading Cards are LIVE!Hello Bōmmunity!We are excited to announce that Steam Trading Cards are officially available for Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus! Thank you for your patience while we finalized the artwork and worked through the approval process. You can now start earning, collecting, and trading items featuring your favorite characters and scenes from the game.🗓️ Get Started Now:The Trading Card drops, badges, and all community items are now live! About Steam Trading Cards:https://steamcommunity.com/tradingcards/ The Squid Shock Studios Team 🦑💙Read full article on Community Announcements (FeverishCS)
