Choose Pathway
Choose Pathway if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,178 Steam reviews back the pick.
Pathway vs Hell Pub
Pathway and Hell Pub 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 1 year older than Hell Pub (2020). Hell Pub is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Pathway (1.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD). 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 Hell Pub
Choose Hell Pub if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hell Pub launched in 2020.
Both Pathway and Hell Pub 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 |  Hell Pub | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.2% positive (1,178 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Robotality | BJ Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Pathway (2019) is 1 year older than Hell Pub (2020).
- Hell Pub is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Pathway (1.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Pathway is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Hell Pub has no Deck rating yet.
Pathway vs Hell Pub — FAQ
- Should I play Pathway or Hell Pub first?
- If you want chronology, Pathway (2019) came out before Hell Pub (2020). 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 Hell Pub 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.
- Does Pathway run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Pathway is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Hell Pub doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.