Choose Cursed Gem
Choose Cursed Gem if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Cursed Gem launched in 2020.
Cursed Gem vs The Path of Ren
Cursed Gem and The Path of Ren both land in Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Cursed Gem (2020) is 5 years older than The Path of Ren (2025). The Path of Ren scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Cursed Gem (90% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose The Path of Ren
Choose The Path of Ren if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Path of Ren launched in 2025.
Both Cursed Gem and The Path of Ren sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Cursed Gem |  The Path of Ren | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (40 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | AikonCWD | Shaped by Rain Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Cursed Gem (2020) is 5 years older than The Path of Ren (2025).
- The Path of Ren scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Cursed Gem (90% positive).
- Cursed Gem is free; The Path of Ren is paid (14.99 USD).
Cursed Gem vs The Path of Ren — FAQ
- Should I play Cursed Gem or The Path of Ren first?
- If you want chronology, Cursed Gem (2020) came out before The Path of Ren (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Cursed Gem and The Path of Ren similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Is Cursed Gem free?
- Yes — Cursed Gem is a free-to-play Steam title. The Path of Ren is paid (14.99 USD).