Choose Battlepaths
Choose Battlepaths if it's currently about 69% cheaper on the Steam Store. Battlepaths launched in 2014.
Battlepaths vs Lootbound
Battlepaths and Lootbound both land in RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are RPG games on Steam. Battlepaths (2014) is 12 years older than Lootbound (2026). Lootbound scores higher on Steam reviews (77.4% positive) than Battlepaths (67.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Lootbound
Choose Lootbound if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,336 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Battlepaths and Lootbound sit in RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Battlepaths |  Lootbound | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2026 |
| Genres | RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 9.74 USD |
| Steam reviews | 67.2% positive (67 reviews) | 77.4% positive (1,336 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Key17 interactive | ArtDock |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Battlepaths (2014) is 12 years older than Lootbound (2026).
- Lootbound scores higher on Steam reviews (77.4% positive) than Battlepaths (67.2% positive).
- Battlepaths is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than Lootbound (2.99 USD vs. 9.74 USD).
- Steam Deck: Battlepaths is Deck Unsupported, Lootbound is Deck Playable.
Battlepaths vs Lootbound — FAQ
- Should I play Battlepaths or Lootbound first?
- If you want chronology, Battlepaths (2014) came out before Lootbound (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Battlepaths and Lootbound similar?
- They overlap on RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.