Path of Exile is a Action, Adventure, MMO game from Grinding Gear Games with a 89% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player, co-op.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Grinding Gear Games
- Release year
- 2013
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- Free
- Review signal
- 89% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 Processor: Quad core 2.6GHz x86-compatible Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 650 Ti or ATI Radeon™ HD 7850 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 40 GB available space
- Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 Processor: Quad core 3.2GHz x64-compatible Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti or ATI Radeon™ RX560 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 40 GB available space Additional Notes: Solid state storage is recommended
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: macOS 10.13 Processor: 2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon Pro 450 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 40 GB available space
- Recommended
- OS: macOS 10.15 Processor: 2.6GHz hex-core Intel Core i7 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon Pro 555X Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 40 GB available space Additional Notes: Solid state storage is recommended
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Path of Exile is worth a closer look if you want boss rush, strong atmosphere, and exploration.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, boss rush, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding and repetition or grind.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
Steam review snapshots
PoE 1 – better bosses, better gameplay, more fluid gameplay, much faster, wider options for build customisation, better atlas tree, better mechanics…The gameplay is simply solid, with a lot of depth, somewhat overwhelming but definetely rewarding, allowing you to completely choose and construct…[h3]ATMOSPHERE — ★★★★★[/h3] Wraeclast is dark, brutal and packed with personality.[h3]LEARNING CURVE — ★★★★☆[/h3] Confusing at first, but deeply rewarding once things start to click.Why it fits
Good if you like strong atmosphere, exploration, and standout fights, and do not mind unclear onboarding or grind. Strong atmosphere Boss rush focus Exploration Single-player and co-op
Who might skip it
You dislike unclear onboarding You want a low-grind experience You do not enjoy repetition