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Way of the Red

A Platform game by Corey Hardman, released in 2016

85/100🔴Niche / Inactive⏳Proton PendingPC (Microsoft Windows)

Way of the Red is a 2d action platformer with fun combat, fluid movement, satisfying kills, and an engaging story. Imagine a smooth, modern Ninja Gaiden with Smash Bros influences. Splatter blood across the land through four massive zones, each with their own unique environments, characters, and secrets. Use satisfying and versatile sword techniques to shred enemies to pieces. Mutate your character with the mysterious red seeds, and learn new abilities from hidden characters.

Single player

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Way of the Red Download Size

The official download size for Way of the Red is 2 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.12 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

2GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.12USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

2 mins

Is Way of the Red Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
0Players Online

There are currently 0 people playing Way of the Red, Data pending.

Current Activity24h Peak: 120
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Way of the Red save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Manual Backup Required
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\WayoftheRed\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/WayoftheRed/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/WayoftheRed/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.

Is Way of the Red Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating⏳ Proton Pending

Performance Analysis

Compatibility data for Way of the Red is currently mixed. Check recent ProtonDB reports for specific launch commands.

Confidence: Moderate
See 1 user configs ↗

Can I Run Way of the Red?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Way of the Red smoothly, your PC needs at least 2 GB RAM RAM and a 512 MB Video Memory or equivalent GPU. Plan for 2 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows Vista and Above
  • ⚡
    CPU1.5 GHz
  • 🧠
    RAM2 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPU512 MB Video Memory, DX9 Compatible
  • 💾
    Storage25 MB available space
Download Size
2 GBSmall

Is Way of the Red Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

85
Rated 85 out of 100
Generally Favorable1 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 1 critic reviews, Way of the Red has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 85, it stands out as a strong entry in the platform category, though it may have minor flaws.

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