Choose Gelu
Choose Gelu if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Gelu launched in 2017.
Gelu vs Path Maker
Gelu and Path Maker both land in Indie, Casual 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Gelu (2017) is 3 years older than Path Maker (2020). Path Maker is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Gelu (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Path Maker
Choose Path Maker if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Path Maker launched in 2020.
Both Gelu and Path Maker sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Gelu |  Path Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.7% positive (22 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NedoStudio | NanningsGames |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Gelu (2017) is 3 years older than Path Maker (2020).
- Path Maker is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Gelu (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Gelu vs Path Maker — FAQ
- Should I play Gelu or Path Maker first?
- If you want chronology, Gelu (2017) came out before Path Maker (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 Gelu and Path Maker similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.