Pathologic 2 is a Adventure, RPG game from Ice-Pick Lodge with a 91% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, puzzle, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Ice-Pick Lodge
- Release year
- 2019
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $6.99
- Review signal
- 91% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) Processor: i3 (8/9 Generation) ~3 Ghz / Ryzen 5 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 25 GB available space Sound Card: Integrated Additional Notes: 64-bit OS is required.
- Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) Processor: i7 ~3 Ghz / Ryzen 7 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 25 GB available space Sound Card: Integrated Additional Notes: Plays best when loaded from an SSD. 64-bit OS is required.
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Pathologic 2 is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, management, rural cozy, and exploration.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, rural cozy, emotional story, and management.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
management
Play styleThe game asks you to run, improve, or balance a system over time.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
rural-cozy
SettingThe setting has a quieter village, countryside, or small-town pull.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
Steam review snapshots
It's a poignant exploration of human nature and of escapism that takes the conventions of gaming and turns them on their head…Particularly recommended for people who enjoy well written characters, depressing Russian literature, philosophical dilemmas, the theatre and its traditions, immersive sims, brutally…Call it hobo-economics, hoarding simulator or an item management system whatever but that is the fundamental premise on which all the survival…If you are playing this game strictly for the story and are a new player, I have some unfortunate news, Path 2…Why it fits
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, rural cozy, emotional story, and management. Choose Pathologic 2 for its strong atmosphere, exploration, emotional story, and puzzle-focused play.
Who might skip it
Skip if you dislike unclear onboarding.