Path of the Ronin — A Minimalist Samurai Text Adventure
Walk the Path of Discipline.
You are a wandering samurai — a ronin — carrying only your blade, your past, and the weight of the choices that shaped you.
Path of the Ronin is a minimalist, text-based journey focused on:
quiet reflection
meaningful decisions
Japanese samurai philosophy
calm, focused storytelling
atmospheric reading
No flashy graphics.
No noise.
Just you and the path ahead.
If you enjoy slow, thoughtful, meditative games, this journey was crafted for you.
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🥢 FEATURES
✔ Clean, minimalist reading experience
✔ Japanese-inspired choices and philosophy
✔ Atmospheric writing with multiple branching paths
✔ Multiple endings — good, bad, and neutral
✔ Optional soft soundtrack for immersion
✔ Mobile-friendly
✔ Free forever
✔ Donations optional ❤️
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❤️ SUPPORT THE JOURNEY (OPTIONAL DONATIONS)
This game is free, completely.
If you wish to support future chapters and expansions, consider donating:
🟡 Buy the creator a tea — A$2
A small gesture of appreciation.
🔵 Honor the Samurai Path — A$5
Supports art, writing, polish, and small upgrades.
🔴 Support Chapter 2 — A$10+
Helps create deeper story paths, visual improvements, and better polish.
Every donation helps me dedicate real time to expanding the world of Path of the Ronin.
Thank you for walking this journey with me.
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🌅 ROUTE MAP
✔ Chapter 1 — Released
The foundation of your journey as a wandering ronin.
⏳ Artbook Edition
Minimalist samurai art, character sketches, and lore.
⏳ Visual Upgrade Pack
Background scenes, subtle animations, thematic UI elements.
⏳ Ambient Sound Pack
Shakuhachi + koto loops to enrich the atmosphere.
⏳ Chapter 2: Echoes of Honor
A deeper branching narrative with new paths and endings.
⏳ Mobile-Optimized Version
Improved layout for phone readers.
⏳ Steam Release (TBD)
If enough support is shown.
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🗒️ DEVELOPER NOTES
I created this game as a personal journey of discipline and creativity.
If this story brought you peace, inspiration, or reflection — consider supporting the next chapter. Even small gestures help me continue building this world.
Thank you for reading.
— RoninLab
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🧭 HOW TO PLAY
No installation required
Just read and choose your path
Calm background music recommended for immersion
Take your time — this experience is meant to be peaceful
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⏱️ Estimated Playtime
Single playthrough: 15–25 minutes
Seeing all endings: 60–90 minutes across multiple runs
Short enough for a quiet evening.
Deep enough to linger afterwards.
Download
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Development log
- The RoninLab Upgrade Pack Update (v1.2)46 days ago
- PATCH 1 — The Oni Mask Update48 days ago
Comments
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Really sick, love the syle of it
Cool. A little short, but cool.
Thanks so much for playing! 🙏
Glad you thought it was cool — and you’re right, it is on the short side right now. I wanted to release a compact “first chapter” to test the idea.
I’m planning to add more paths and endings (and maybe an Oni/forest spirit route 👀) in future updates, so I really appreciate you dropping feedback!
Will agree. Looks interesting, but too short
Thank you for playing and for the honest feedback!
Path of the Ronin: Chapter 1 is designed as a short, atmospheric introduction to the world, and I agree — it’s on the shorter side.
I’m currently working on longer story paths, new branches, and additional endings for future updates.
Your comment helps shape the direction of Chapter 2 and the expansion roadmap.
Thanks again for walking the path. 🏯