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kakuhito, qemel, acrocat08, sora_no_ao · Published by michikusa
Very Positive — 99% positive (83 reviews) · 7 achievements
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
"The Path Home" is a 2D pixel-art puzzle game where you explore a strange world with a girl. Use panels to "flip" black and white tiles and reshape the puzzle world. The girl always searches for the "shortest path to the goal," but avoiding fake goals and reuniting her with the crow is up to you.
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Adventure, Indie · 2025 · More under £5 games
Guide a girl through a pixel-art maze in The Path Home, an indie adventure where every flip reveals a different challenge. Use panels to navigate and find the true path home amidst deceptive goals.
About this game
The Story of a Girl Who Wants to Get Home Soon, and Her Long Path Home.
"The Path Home" is a mysterious puzzle game with a 2D pixel-art style, where you gradually transform a mysterious world.
Players can use panels to "flip" between black and white.
The girl is focused on going home, so she’s always looking for the "shortest route to the goal."
It’s up to you to reshape the puzzle world and guide her to the goal.
But if there are fake goals, she might get fooled.
Block the fake paths or steer her away from them.
The crow is your friend.
Lead the girl on a detour to help her reunite with the crow.
Guide the girl with your "flips" and help her return to her true home.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows10+
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Storage: 400 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows10+
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
🐦⬛Updated to v1.0.4!
Updated to v1.0.4!This will be a slight update.Add explanation for new gimmick in 5-2.Fixed a bug where display would become corrupted when cutting.Read full article on Community Announcements (kakuhito)AnnouncementsOfficial
🐦⬛Updated to v1.0.3!
Updated to v1.0.3!This update mainly focuses on design adjustments.DetailsDesignAdded animation at the beginning of 4-1Adjusted fade timing in cutscenesTweaked stage presentation for the room stageAdded one additional end roll screenTextAdjusted parts of the dialogRevised English translations of hintsBug FixesFixed an issue with the tutorial in 1-1Read full article on Community Announcements (kakuhito)Patch NotesOfficial
Bug Fix Update (v1.0.2-4)
We have addressed the issues reported in the 「バグ報告スレッド（日本語ver）」 and released an update as “v1.0.2-4.” Thank you very much for your reports 🙇♂️Fix DetailsFixed an issue where the game could become unplayable when the BGM switched after clearing Stage 5-6.If you encounter a similar issue in “v1.0.2-4” or later, it would be greatly appreciated if you could let us know here or in the bug report thread, along with your OS and version information.Read full article on Community Announcements (kakuhito)AnnouncementsOfficial
🐦⬛Updated to v1.0.2!
Updated to v1.0.2!This update mainly focuses on adjustments to text elements (such as hints and English translations).We sincerely apologize for the many issues found in the English version. In this update, we conducted a comprehensive review and revision.DetailsTextAdjusted hints (2-2, 2-4, 5-8)Comprehensive revision of English translationsFixed an issue related to character-by-character text displayDesignAdded new facial expressions for Ikoi and MinoriAdded animation to map pins and enhanced their emphasis in room stagesRead full article on Community Announcements (kakuhito)AnnouncementsOfficial
🎥 Game Commentary & Streaming Guidelines
This game may be freely used for gameplay videos and livestreams, whether by individuals or organizations.About the Streaming KitWe provide a streaming kit as supporting material for gameplay videos, livestreams, and announcements on social media. Please feel free to use it if you find it helpful.Redistribution or resale of the streaming kit is strictly prohibited.Downloadhttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MXNAIdHjSJAS5kLR1VUF8CtDzIywyGtN?usp=sharingProhibited UsesPlease refrain from using this game in any of the following ways:Actions that significantly damage the reputation or credibility of the game or its developerUse involving illegal activities or content that violates public order and moralsUse intended to infringe on the rights of othersDisclaimerWe are not responsible for any damages or troubles arising from videos or posts that use this game.Read full article on Community Announcements (kakuhito)
