The Pathless is a Action, Adventure game from Giant Squid with a 91% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Giant Squid
- Release year
- 2021
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $9.99
- Review signal
- 91% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-4350
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7870
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 15 GB available space - Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700 | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 | AMD Radeon RX Vega 56
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 15 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
The Pathless is worth a closer look if you want boss rush, exploration, strong atmosphere, and emotional story.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, emotional story, nautical, and boss rush.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
stealth
Play styleAvoiding detection is part of the intended rhythm.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
narrative-adventure
Play styleThe experience is more story-and-place driven than systems-heavy.
Steam review snapshots
It gives the world a quiet sense of tragedy without ever needing lengthy exposition, and because so much of the storytelling is…Instead, these storms repeatedly interrupt the gameplay's otherwise graceful sense of momentum by abruptly forcing you into slow-paced stealth sections where a…Each region does a great job of conveying a unique atmosphere through its architecture, color palette, and environmental storytelling.The entire gameplay loop revolves around moving quickly around the map by shooting talismans that replenish your rapidly depleting stamina bar.Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.