Rank 01Why this
Shares roguelike elements and turn based combat with Pathway.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
Games like Pathway
- 21 games
- Updated Oct 23, 2026
Players who liked Pathway also play
The closest matches to Pathway: Into the Breach, Curious Expedition 2, Wargroove, The Last Spell, and Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares turn based combat and resource management with Pathway.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
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The Last Spell
Why this: Shares turn based combat with Pathway.
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Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
Why this: Shares turn based combat and character progression with Pathway.
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Renowned Explorers: International Society
Why this: Shares character progression and resource management with Pathway.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Pathway
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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Shares turn based combat and resource management with Pathway.
- 84% of 579 reviews
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Shares turn based combat and character progression with Pathway.
- 86% of 484 reviews
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Shares character progression and resource management with Pathway.
- 91% of 1,880 reviews
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- Released: 2019
- Developer: Robotality
- Price: $4.79−70%checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 75% of 1,178 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Metacritic 68
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Pixel art and soundtrack enhance atmosphere
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
- Character progression
- Grid navigation
- Resource management
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Pathway.
Slay the Spire
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Rogue-lite, like Pathway.
Mummy, mummy, mummy!
Why this: Also Turn-Based Tactics and Turn-Based Strategy, like Pathway.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Pathway, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Why this: Shares turn based combat and resource management with Pathway.
Tactical Monsters Rumble Arena
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Tactical RPG, like Pathway.
Girls' Frontline
Why this: Shares character progression and resource management with Pathway.
Battle for Wesnoth
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Pathway.
Miscrits: World of Creatures
Why this: Shares turn based combat and character progression with Pathway.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Into the Breach
Why this: Shares roguelike elements and turn based combat with Pathway.
Curious Expedition 2
Why this: Shares turn based combat and resource management with Pathway.
The Last Spell
Why this: Shares turn based combat with Pathway.
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
Why this: Shares turn based combat and character progression with Pathway.
Star Renegades
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Tactical RPG, like Pathway.
About Pathway
The closest matches to Pathway: Into the Breach, Curious Expedition 2, Wargroove, The Last Spell, and Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Pathway is your kind of game, the closest matches are Into the Breach, Curious Expedition 2 and Wargroove — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric and immersive, and single out its character progression and grid navigation. 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.
Pathway is a turn-based tactical roguelite released in 2019 by Robotality. Set in a 1930s alternate history, players lead expeditions into uncharted wilderness, uncovering occult mysteries and raiding ancient tombs. The game combines character progression, grid-based navigation, and resource management with roguelike permadeath mechanics. Combat unfolds in tactical turn-based encounters where positioning on the grid proves decisive. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and immersive, noting that the pixel art and soundtrack contribute to the overall mood. Challenge comes from the strategic depth rather than reflexes, and sessions are designed for short bursts of play. Published by Chucklefish, the game is marked as playable on Steam Deck and holds a 75% positive rating from 1,178 Steam reviews.
About Pathway: Explore the strange unknown with Pathway, a strategy adventure set in the 1930s great wilderness. Unravel long-forgotten mysteries of the occult, raid ancient tombs and outwit your foes in turn-based squad combat!
Is Pathway worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 75% of 1,178 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 70% off, now $4.79 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 24 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Pixel art and soundtrack enhance atmosphere
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“OK turn-based combat, but lacks content. I've just finished the second mission, and I've seen every enemy the game has to offer (around 12). I've had the same event 3-4 times too. Worth it for a couple of hours of fun, but don't expect…”
People who play it also play: Into the Breach, Curious Expedition 2, Wargroove
Frequently asked about Pathway
Can I run it?
Does Pathway run on Steam Deck?
Pathway 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 Pathway cost?
Pathway is listed on Steam at 4.79 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Pathway?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Pathway are Into the Breach, Curious Expedition 2, Wargroove.
Who developed Pathway?
Pathway was developed by Robotality and published by Chucklefish.