Inquisitor’s Heart and Soul vs The Pathless
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Pathless wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Inquisitor’s Heart and Soul is $4.07 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Inquisitor’s Heart and Soul | The Pathless |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 50 | 65 |
| Quality | 65 | 86 |
| Value | 35 | 73 |
| Popularity | 45 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.23 | $5.30 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.4% positive | 90.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 10 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Inquisitor’s Heart and Soul
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Details and requirements
| Item | Inquisitor’s Heart and Soul | The Pathless |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 22, 2025 | November 16, 2021 |
| Developers | Whale Rock Games | Giant Squid |
| Publishers | Whale Rock Games | Annapurna Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10, 11 (x64) | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel core i5-10xxx | Intel Core i7-6700 | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1630 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 | AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 6 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Inquisitor’s Heart and Soul or The Pathless?
The Pathless won the comparison against Inquisitor’s Heart and Soul based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Inquisitor’s Heart and Soul worth buying over The Pathless?
Based on the metrics, The Pathless won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. The Pathless currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:25 PM UTC