Pathless Woods
Last updated: 2025-06-06
- Fun, polished, and actively updated gameplay experience
- Unique genre combination with in-depth building
- Deep, engaging, but flawed cooking system
- Appealing and cute art style
- Overly complex, poorly explained systems
- Poorly designed combat system
- Reviews
(sample size) - 332
- Helpful reviews
- 86%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 13%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 71%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 29%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 596
- Negative points
- 629
- Gameplay points
- 207
- Perf. points
- 39
- Rec. points
- 210
- Misc points
- 45
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Fun, polished, and actively updated | The game is praised for its overall quality, fun gameplay, and the developers' dedication to frequent updates and bug fixes. Many reviewers highlight that the game is enjoyable, well-made, and shows great potential, especially considering its early access status. Some reviewers mention that the game is already better than many similar titles. | 94% |
| Unique genre combination | Reviewers appreciate the game's blend of genres and mechanics, drawing comparisons to popular titles like Valheim, Don't Starve, and Zelda. The game combines farming, base building, crafting, combat, and survival elements into a cohesive and engaging experience. The unique combination sets it apart from other games in the genre. | 54% |
| In-depth building and terraforming | The game's building system is a standout feature, offering a high degree of freedom and customization. Players can easily construct and modify structures, adjust angles, and even terraform the environment. The ability to move entire bases and manipulate terrain adds depth and creativity to the gameplay experience. | 42% |
| Deep and engaging cooking system | The cooking system is a unique and engaging aspect of the game, with a focus on balancing food's Chi and nutritional value. Players can experiment with different ingredients and recipes to create dishes that provide special buffs and affect character stats. The ability to use items directly from the inventory for cooking is a convenient feature. | 30% |
| Appealing and cute art style | The game's art style is consistently praised for being cute, appealing, and refreshing. Reviewers appreciate the well-designed characters, buildings, and landscapes. The overall visual presentation contributes to a positive and immersive gaming experience. | 16% |
| Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay | The game provides light-hearted entertainment and is suitable for solo play, playing with a spouse, or playing with a group of friends. The game is relaxing and doesn't require too much mental effort. The game is great for relaxing downtime gameplay. | 15% |
| Customizable crafting system | The game features a crafting system that allows players to combine different components to create custom weapons, tools, and armor. The ability to mix and match parts to optimize stats and provide elemental resistances adds depth and customization to the gameplay experience. The crafting and acquisition of materials are realistic and engaging. | 14% |
| Unique Chinese art style | The game incorporates Chinese elements into its art style, architecture, and gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the unique Chinese aesthetic, including courtyards, eaves, and pavilions. The integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) references adds depth and authenticity to the game's cultural setting. | 9% |
| Simple and enjoyable farming | Farming is simple to set up and use, with mechanics that streamline the process. Players find farming enjoyable and addictive, especially with the ability to focus on it without strictly following the main storyline. The game is satisfying for players who enjoy farming. | 8% |
| Enjoyable co-op gameplay | The game is enjoyable to play with friends or a partner, with the LAN co-op mode working well. Reviewers appreciate the enhanced experience of playing in multiplayer mode. The game is very suitable for multiplayer online. | 7% |
| Rewarding villager recruitment | Recruiting villagers to help with tasks like farming, mining, and lumber gathering is a rewarding feature. The game's tutorial and help text are effective in guiding players through the recruitment process. Hiring villagers makes the game enjoyable even for solo players. | 5% |