Path of Idle: Old Gods Rising Review Summary

Name: Path of Idle: Old Gods Rising community summary
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2026-08-14

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Excellent idle game foundation
Large build diversity available
Great for multitasking play
Smooth progression curve present
Class balance issues exist
Poor UI and graphics quality

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Helpful reviews: 92%
Unhelpful reviews: 8%
Protest reviews: 0%

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Positive points: 117
Negative points: 119
Gameplay points: 95
Perf. points: 0
Rec. points: 31
Misc points: 28

Point	Description	Importance
Excellent idle game Description Reviewers praise it as a fun idle game, with some calling it the best and one of the greatest idle games ever played. It is considered a milestone and exactly the modern idle game that was missing. Importance 37%	Reviewers praise it as a fun idle game, with some calling it the best and one of the greatest idle games ever played. It is considered a milestone and exactly the modern idle game that was missing.	37%
Large build diversity Description The game offers many classes and builds per class, leading to high replayability. Players highlight the variety of customization and strategies available. Importance 36%	The game offers many classes and builds per class, leading to high replayability. Players highlight the variety of customization and strategies available.	36%
Great for multitasking Description The game is good to play while doing other things, such as playing other games or working. It features convenient automation and a floating overlay for monitoring progress. Importance 30%	The game is good to play while doing other things, such as playing other games or working. It features convenient automation and a floating overlay for monitoring progress.	30%
Smooth progression curve Description Players report a smooth growth and difficulty curve, especially in the first five chapters, with rewarding milestones. Progression feels satisfying and without resource bottlenecks. Importance 28%	Players report a smooth growth and difficulty curve, especially in the first five chapters, with rewarding milestones. Progression feels satisfying and without resource bottlenecks.	28%
Attractive art style Description The art style is described as playful, vibrant, charming, and detailed, with a dark style that fits the Lovecraftian theme. The visuals and UI contribute to immersion. Importance 27%	The art style is described as playful, vibrant, charming, and detailed, with a dark style that fits the Lovecraftian theme. The visuals and UI contribute to immersion.	27%
Easy to pick up Description The game is friendly to newcomers with a simple build tutorial, built-in build recommendations, and comprehensive tooltips. This makes it easier to understand builds and navigate menus. Importance 27%	The game is friendly to newcomers with a simple build tutorial, built-in build recommendations, and comprehensive tooltips. This makes it easier to understand builds and navigate menus.	27%
Solid game foundation Description The base and framework of the game are solid, with enough content at launch and potential for future additions. The game has a good framework and is built by dedicated developers. Importance 24%	The base and framework of the game are solid, with enough content at launch and potential for future additions. The game has a good framework and is built by dedicated developers.	24%
Enjoyable idle mechanics Description Auto-battle and idle/afk progression allow players to wait for levels and equipment, providing a relaxing experience. This suits working people and those who want a casual game. Importance 24%	Auto-battle and idle/afk progression allow players to wait for levels and equipment, providing a relaxing experience. This suits working people and those who want a casual game.	24%
Rich game systems Description The game includes all typical idle features and deep systems like crafting, rune words, and tower climbing. Players appreciate the depth and the many systems to explore. Importance 21%	The game includes all typical idle features and deep systems like crafting, rune words, and tower climbing. Players appreciate the depth and the many systems to explore.	21%
Convenient loot management Description Looting and inventory are well designed with filters, auto-filter, and autosell features to reduce management repetition. Gear drops with random stats create addictive loot hunting. Importance 19%	Looting and inventory are well designed with filters, auto-filter, and autosell features to reduce management repetition. Gear drops with random stats create addictive loot hunting.	19%
High replayability Description Build variety and deep systems offer high replayability, giving the game tremendous depth for an idle title. Players enjoy experimenting with many builds and strategies. Importance 19%	Build variety and deep systems offer high replayability, giving the game tremendous depth for an idle title. Players enjoy experimenting with many builds and strategies.	19%
Resource flexibility Description Resources are not bottlenecked, and all can be converted, allowing flexible progression. Currencies are passively generated and gained offline, which players appreciate. Importance 16%	Resources are not bottlenecked, and all can be converted, allowing flexible progression. Currencies are passively generated and gained offline, which players appreciate.	16%
Unique among idle games Description Reviewers find the game unique in the idle genre, providing a distinct experience. It is noted for its depth and design compared to typical idle games. Importance 15%	Reviewers find the game unique in the idle genre, providing a distinct experience. It is noted for its depth and design compared to typical idle games.	15%
Relaxing gameplay Description The core loop is relaxing as it is auto-battling, and players enjoy it as a way to unwind after work. It requires thought at times but remains a stress-free experience. Importance 15%	The core loop is relaxing as it is auto-battling, and players enjoy it as a way to unwind after work. It requires thought at times but remains a stress-free experience.	15%
Great for passing time Description The game is good for passing time at work or in-between competitive games, serving as a casual distraction. Its auto-battle and idle features make it suitable for short sessions. Importance 13%	The game is good for passing time at work or in-between competitive games, serving as a casual distraction. Its auto-battle and idle features make it suitable for short sessions.	13%
Detailed equipment system Description The equipment system has multiple rarity tiers and forging mechanics, allowing stat upgrades and socketing runes. This adds depth and strategy to character builds. Importance 11%	The equipment system has multiple rarity tiers and forging mechanics, allowing stat upgrades and socketing runes. This adds depth and strategy to character builds.	11%
Strong demo impact Description The demo hooked several reviewers, and they praise it as a factor in their purchase decision. The demo experience was positive and convincing. Importance 10%	The demo hooked several reviewers, and they praise it as a factor in their purchase decision. The demo experience was positive and convincing.	10%

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