La Rana
Released Jan 2019
In La Rana, players explore the lost Rain Temple of Rana. Play as a small spirit frog who is the temple's last remaining caretaker. Traverse its grand chambers and winding passages to restore its former power and revive your fellow frog spirits along the way.
94% positive · 453 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
La Rana is a short student game created by a small team at SMU Guildhall over a 15-week academic development cycle. The store description explicitly states: "Additional development to extend the game is not currently planned beyond its academic completion." This is a direct developer statement confirming the game launched as a finished, complete product with no post-launch content planned. The game has been available since January 1, 2019, and there is no indication of any updates, DLC, or continued development since that time.
Evidence
Store description explicitly states: 'Additional development to extend the game is not currently planned beyond its academic completion.' The game was created over a 15-week student development cycle at SMU Guildhall.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
SMU Guildhall
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Long ago the Temple of Rana brought rain and prosperity to the world. Now it stands neglected, its source of power stolen away. You awaken as the temple’s last guardian, a small frog spirit. The lost power of Rana lies before you at the temple’s base. Using the last drops of Rana’s power, you must explore the vast ruins while discovering its secret chambers and marveling at its faded glory. Recover the Temple of Rana’s lost power and restore rain to the world.
Use simple mechanics to control the world around you and open new paths through the temple. Uncover secret areas by solving puzzles in creative ways.
Exploration-
Move freely through the world of the game. Enjoy the beautiful temple at your own pace without the pressure of failure. Navigate diverse areas to find hidden secrets and collectibles.
Features:
Puzzles-Use simple mechanics to control the world around you and open new paths through the temple. Uncover secret areas by solving puzzles in creative ways.
Exploration-
Move freely through the world of the game. Enjoy the beautiful temple at your own pace without the pressure of failure. Navigate diverse areas to find hidden secrets and collectibles.
Note:
This short game was created by a small student team at SMU Guildhall over a development cycle of 15 weeks. Additional development to extend the game is not currently planned beyond its academic completion. If you have questions regarding this title, please email sstringer@smu.edu.Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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