The Path is a unique video game where players take on the role of various bugs in a richly detailed world, each with its own distinct traits and abilities. As a player, you begin as a single bug, tasked with exploring different environments and completing intricate puzzles. Your abilities will evolve as you progress through the game, shaped by the type of bug you control. Whether you start as a nimble grasshopper or a diligent ant, each bug offers its own way of interacting with the world, solving puzzles, and progressing through increasingly challenging levels.

Central to The Path is the ability to save other bugs. As you journey through diverse landscapes, you'll come across insects in perilous or complex situations. Solving these situations not only helps those bugs but also allows you to morph into them, gaining access to their unique abilities. This feature adds layers of strategy, as each new bug you morph into opens up new opportunities to tackle different challenges. For example, a beetle’s strength may allow you to move objects, while a dragonfly’s speed and flight could help you navigate difficult terrain.

The game emphasizes teamwork and problem-solving, encouraging players to think creatively with each bug's abilities to overcome obstacles. By saving and morphing into different bugs, players expand their roster of capabilities and explore new parts of the world. As you advance, the puzzles grow more complex, requiring you to combine the skills of multiple bugs to succeed. The deeper you go, the more interconnected the bug world becomes, revealing a broader narrative of unity and transformation that unfolds naturally as part of the adventure.