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The Pathless

The Pathless

Released: 11/12/2020

From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is a mythic adventure game about an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world. Forge a connection with your eagle companion as you hunt corrupted spirits, but be careful not to become the hunted yourself. Explore misty forests full of secrets, solve puzzles in ancient ruins, and test your skill in epic battles. The bond with your eagle and the fate of the world hang in the balance.

From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is a mythic adventure game about an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world. Forge a connection with your eagle companion as you hunt corrupted spirits, but be careful not to become the hunted yourself. Explore misty forests full of secrets, solve puzzles in ancient ruins, and test your skill in epic battles. The bond with your eagle and the fate of the world hang in the balance.

From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is a mythic adventure game about an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world. Forge a connection with your eagle companion as you hunt corrupted spirits, but be careful not to become the hunted yourself. Explore misty forests full of secrets, solve puzzles in ancient ruins, and test your skill in epic battles. The bond with your eagle and the fate of the world hang in the balance.

Critics
79
Steam
91
Metacritic
81

Score Breakdown

78.7

Critic Average

75 reviews

91

Steam User Score

2,064 reviews

81

Metacritic User Score

159 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-12.3
Metacritic Disparity
-2.3
Combined Disparity
-7.3

Average of both sources

Review Timing

13 early (17%)50 launch window (67%)12 late (16%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 75 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 78.7/100. Critics score this game 12.3 points lower than Steam users and 2.3 points lower than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 75)+
  1. Terrence JohnsonviaZTGD
    Mar 21, 2023·Late review
    70/100View review
    Steam 91.0/100 · -21.0 ptsMetacritic 81/100 · -11.0 pts
  2. Joe DevaderviaNintendoWorldReport
    Mar 1, 2023·Late review
    90/100View review
    Steam 91.0/100 · -1.0 ptsMetacritic 81/100 · +9.0 pts
  3. Antonio MarchenaviaNaviGames
    Feb 15, 2023·Late review
    60/100View review
    Steam 91.0/100 · -31.0 ptsMetacritic 81/100 · -21.0 pts
  4. Kimberly Mae GoviaSirus Gaming
    Feb 10, 2023·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 91.0/100 · -11.0 ptsMetacritic 81/100 · -1.0 pts
  5. Roland IngramviaNintendo Life
    Feb 5, 2023·Late review
    70/100View review
    Steam 91.0/100 · -21.0 ptsMetacritic 81/100 · -11.0 pts