Choose Pathway
Choose Pathway if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,178 Steam reviews back the pick.
Pathway vs Curious Expedition 2
Pathway and Curious Expedition 2 both land in Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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 share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Pathway (2019) is 2 years older than Curious Expedition 2 (2021). Curious Expedition 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (84.5% positive) than Pathway (75.2% 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 Curious Expedition 2
Choose Curious Expedition 2 if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.5% positive across 579 reviews.
Both Pathway and Curious Expedition 2 sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Pathway |  Curious Expedition 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.2% positive (1,178 reviews) | 84.5% positive (579 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Robotality | Maschinen-Mensch |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Pathway (2019) is 2 years older than Curious Expedition 2 (2021).
- Curious Expedition 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (84.5% positive) than Pathway (75.2% positive).
- Curious Expedition 2 is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than Pathway (4.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Pathway is Deck Playable, Curious Expedition 2 is Deck Verified.
Pathway vs Curious Expedition 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Pathway or Curious Expedition 2?
- On Steam reviews Curious Expedition 2 scores higher (84.5% positive) than Pathway (75.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Curious Expedition 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Pathway or Curious Expedition 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Pathway (2019) came out before Curious Expedition 2 (2021). 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 Pathway and Curious Expedition 2 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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.