Pine vs The Pathless
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Pathless wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Pine is $3.60 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Pine | The Pathless |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 65 |
| Quality | 61 | 86 |
| Value | 82 | 73 |
| Popularity | 26 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.70 | $5.30 |
| Steam Review Score | 73% positive | 90.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 10 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Pine | The Pathless |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 10, 2019 | November 16, 2021 |
| Developers | Twirlbound | Giant Squid |
| Publishers | Kongregate | Annapurna Interactive |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad Core 3.40 Ghz or equivalent | Intel Core i7-6700 | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or equivalent | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 | AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Pine or The Pathless?
The Pathless won the comparison against Pine 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 Pine 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. Pine currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC