The Pathless vs Wheel World
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Pathless wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Pathless is R$9.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Pathless | Wheel World |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 64 |
| Quality | 86 | 72 |
| Value | 96 | 88 |
| Popularity | 27 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 19.99 | R$ 28.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.2% positive | 89.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 10 | 5 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | The Pathless | Wheel World |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 16, 2021 | July 23, 2025 |
| Developers | Giant Squid | Messhof |
| Publishers | Annapurna Interactive | Annapurna Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-6700 | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | Intel Core i3-13100 or AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 | AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 5600, 6GB or Intel Arc A750, 8GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | — |
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. 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