Which Kirby game lets players draw paths for Kirby using the Nintendo DS stylus?

Kirby: Canvas Curse is the Kirby game in which players draw paths for Kirby with the Nintendo DS stylus. Rather than directly steering Kirby in the usual way, players guide him by drawing rainbow lines on the touch screen.

The 2005 game turns Kirby into a rolling ball and makes stylus control central to nearly every action. Drawn lines can form ramps, bridges, or protective walls, while tapping enemies can stun them. The rainbow ink supply is limited, so players must plan their routes and wait for the ink to recharge.

This unusual design is why Canvas Curse is commonly distinguished from Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby: Squeak Squad, and Kirby Mass Attack. It was developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo for the DS. Its direct follow-up, Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, brought a similar drawing-based concept to the Wii U in 2015.