Games like The Pathless
If The Pathless is your kind of game, the closest matches are Forestless, Portabellows and A Short Hike — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, chill and contemplative. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →The Pathless is an open-world adventure from Giant Squid, published by Annapurna Interactive in 2021, made by the team behind ABZU. As a master archer with an eagle companion, players travel a mystic island to dispel a curse, using wind-powered movement and traversal to maintain a flow state while solving environmental puzzles and facing cinematic bosses. It carries a Metacritic score of 81, runs 91% positive of 1,166 Steam reviews, and is Playable on Steam Deck. Reviewers describe an atmospheric, contemplative experience and credit the eagle companion that feels natural, the deeply satisfying exploration, and movement that enables flow-state traversal. Priced at $39.99, it pairs traversal-based progression with boss encounters across its forest world.
About The Pathless: From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world.
Players who liked The Pathless also play
Steam players who put hours into The Pathless also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
Forestless
WHY THIS
Top pick for The Pathless fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Pathless.
Forestless is an atmospheric psychological adventure that takes you on a journey through the world of fear, armed only with the magical arrow of hope. Explore the vastness of human nightmares, from the foggy lands of loneliness to the mountains of failure.
Portabellows
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for The Pathless fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Pathless.
Explore a whimsical island to find… pie recipes?! Bake them by gathering or growing ingredients, which may be the key to helping out your new found quirky friends leave the island! In this wholesome 3D platformer collectathon, you can enjoy discovering the world freely at your own pace.
A Short Hike
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for The Pathless fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Pathless.
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Pathless.
Ranked #4 for The Pathless fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Pathless.
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Smushi Come Home
WHY THIS
Shares a chill mood with The Pathless.
Ranked #5 for The Pathless fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Pathless.
Play as a tiny lil' mushroom who's lost in the forest and can't find its way home. Explore unique areas freely at your own pace, chat with friendly inhabitants, and take on different adventures to get back home!
Islets
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Pathless.
Ranked #6 for The Pathless fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with The Pathless.
Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.
InnerSpace
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Pathless.
Ranked #7 for The Pathless fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Pathless.
Soar through virgin skies and dive into lost oceans as you hunt for the ancient gods of the Inverse, a forsaken realm of inside-out planets. Created by a small team of seven developers and originally funded on Kickstarter, InnerSpace is a bright, colorful exploration flying game with no horizons.
No Straight Roads: Encore Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Pathless.
Ranked #8 for The Pathless fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Pathless.
Start a rock band & end the EDM empire in NO STRAIGHT ROADS, a rockin' action-adventure that mashes together rhythm-infused third-person combat with a kick-ass soundtrack!
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Sword of the Sea
WHY THIS
Shares hidden collectibles and an atmospheric mood with The Pathless.
Reviewers of The Pathless cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Pathless.
Surf across magnificent waves of sand and glistening waters on an epic quest to restore a lost ocean. From the visionary artist behind ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey, Sword of the Sea is an atmospheric surfing adventure with fast movement inspired by classic skateboarding and snowboarding games.
ABZU
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Pathless.
Reviewers of The Pathless cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Pathless.
From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with The Pathless.
Reviewers of The Pathless cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with The Pathless.
It's a fight for the future of the planet between the Ravagers, a merciless swarm of alien invaders, and the Earth Defense Force (EDF) in this third-person shooter.Play as four different classes in over 80 missions with a range of 800 weapons at your disposal.Co-op play supported.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Pathless.
Reviewers of The Pathless cross-mention this title as a similar play.
At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.
AER Memories of Old
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Pathless.
Reviewers of The Pathless cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Pathless.
Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.
Avatar: The Last Airbender - Quest for Balance
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Pathless.
Reviewers of The Pathless cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with The Pathless.
Team Avatar is back! Relive the epic adventure of the original Avatar: The Last Airbender series, as you play as Aang and his 8 friends to explore the most unique locations from the series, solve challenging puzzles and experience the most heart touching moments of Aang’s story
Solar Ash
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Pathless.
Reviewers of The Pathless cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with The Pathless.
From the creators of the award-winning Hyper Light Drifter comes the high-speed and gravity-bending world of Solar Ash.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Pathless at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~88% under The Pathless on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Pathless.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Stardew Valley
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under The Pathless on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Pathless.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Phasmophobia
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under The Pathless on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Pathless.
Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under The Pathless on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Pathless.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under The Pathless on Steam right now. Shares Action with The Pathless.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Schedule I
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under The Pathless on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Pathless.
From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.
Hollow Knight
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under The Pathless on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Pathless.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Pathless.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with The Pathless.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with The Pathless.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Pathless.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with The Pathless.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
STRAFTAT
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with The Pathless.
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Pathless.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
Sheepy: A Short Adventure
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Pathless.
A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
A Short Hike
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Pathless.
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Pathless.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with The Pathless.
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Smushi Come Home
WHY THIS
Shares a chill mood with The Pathless.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Pathless.
Play as a tiny lil' mushroom who's lost in the forest and can't find its way home. Explore unique areas freely at your own pace, chat with friendly inhabitants, and take on different adventures to get back home!
InnerSpace
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Pathless.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Pathless.
Soar through virgin skies and dive into lost oceans as you hunt for the ancient gods of the Inverse, a forsaken realm of inside-out planets. Created by a small team of seven developers and originally funded on Kickstarter, InnerSpace is a bright, colorful exploration flying game with no horizons.
No Straight Roads: Encore Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Pathless.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with The Pathless.
Start a rock band & end the EDM empire in NO STRAIGHT ROADS, a rockin' action-adventure that mashes together rhythm-infused third-person combat with a kick-ass soundtrack!
Frequently asked about The Pathless
- Does The Pathless run on Steam Deck?
- The Pathless is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- How much does The Pathless cost?
- The Pathless is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to The Pathless?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Pathless are Forestless, Portabellows, A Short Hike.
- Who developed The Pathless?
- The Pathless was developed by Giant Squid and published by Annapurna Interactive.
imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on The Pathless.
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