The Gunk vs The Pathless
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Gunk wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. The Gunk is R$14.24 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Gunk | The Pathless |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 65 |
| Quality | 71 | 86 |
| Value | 71 | 96 |
| Popularity | 30 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 5.75 | R$ 19.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 86.9% positive | 90.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 10 | 10 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
The GunkThe Pathless
Details and requirements
| Item | The Gunk | The Pathless |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 29, 2022 | November 16, 2021 |
| Developers | Image & Form Games | Giant Squid |
| Publishers | Thunderful Publishing | Annapurna Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen 7 1700/Intel i7-6700K or equivalent | Intel Core i7-6700 | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon RX Vega 56/NVIDIA Geforce GTX 970 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 | AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 11 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Gunk or The Pathless?
The Gunk won the comparison against The Pathless 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 The Gunk worth buying over The Pathless?
Based on the metrics, The Gunk 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, 01:36 PM UTC