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The PathlessVSWheel World

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

The Pathless

The Pathless

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
86Popularity
27Value
38
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-80% $7.88
Buy Now
VS
Wheel World

Wheel World

AdventureSportsRacing
Quality
72Popularity
23Value
45
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-51% $9.75
Buy Now

Winner

The Pathless wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

11
The Pathless
11 of 14 metrics
Wheel World
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.88 Wins
$9.75 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$7.40 Wins
$10.89 -
Best Current Discount
-80% Wins
-51% -
Sales Frequency
44 price changes -
76 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
90.8% positive Wins
90.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.9K Wins
684 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.7K Wins
618 -
Negative Steam Reviews
170 -
66 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
8 Wins
5 -
Steam Recommendations
1.9K Wins
684 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
43 Wins
41 -
Supported Languages
14 languages Wins
12 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2021 -
Jul 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleThe Pathless

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Wait for SaleWheel World

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
The Pathless
Wheel World

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

The Pathless

The Pathless

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -80% $7.88Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +407% $39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +407% $39.99View
Steam
Steam +407% $39.99View
Wheel World

Wheel World

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -51% $9.75Buy Now
Steam
Steam +23% $11.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +43% $13.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +105% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

The Pathless

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

91% positive (1,857 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,857 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$7.88 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($7.01)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

11 concurrent players — niche audience

Wheel World

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

90% positive (684 reviews) — very positive reception
684 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$9.75 — very accessible price
51% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($9.49)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-62% player drop
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThe PathlessWheel World
Release Date
November 16, 2021
July 23, 2025
Developers
Giant Squid
Messhof
Publishers
Annapurna Interactive
Annapurna Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows
Achievements
43
41

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

The Pathless

Recommended

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

Wheel World

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-13100 or AMD Ryzen 5 5500
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 5600, 6GB or Intel Arc A750, 8GB

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: The Pathless or Wheel World?

The Pathless won the comparison against Wheel World 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 Pathless worth buying over Wheel World?

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. Wheel World currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 08:21 AM UTC

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