Underplayed Gems

Runes: The Forgotten Path (2018)

Runes: The Forgotten Path cover
Developer
StormBorn Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 99 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A first-person VR adventure where you physically trace ancient symbols in the air to cast spells, exploring richly detailed environments with a seamless walking system.

room-scale vrspellcastingatmosphericimmersivepuzzle solvingstory drivensmooth locomotion

What players say

Players describe it as a short, story-driven VR puzzle game that feels like a prologue. The spellcasting and movement are janky, with no native joystick support, and the final combat is tough. It is free since 2018, and reviewers call it one of the better free VR titles on Steam.

Trailer

Screenshots

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