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Path of Giants

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, Xbox One, Android, Nintendo Switch • 2020

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Quick resume

Path of Giants is a serene puzzle adventure that follows three adorable explorers as they take on an icy mountain full of trials in search of a lost treasure. Control three characters, use their teamwork, leave no one behind, and hopefully find some gold!

Global score

97/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Strategy, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Charming and relaxing puzzle gameplay
    • Well-designed cooperative mechanics
    • Accessible controls and colorblind options
    • Pleasant art style and music
    • Unlimited undo and no time pressure

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Limited story and replayability
    • Some puzzles may be too easy for veterans
    • Minor bugs reported
    • Lack of multiplayer or social features

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players control three different characters and freely explore multiple areas, solving puzzles at their own pace."

      Capsule for Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure

      "Players freely control three explorers and decide their movements and puzzle-solving order with no time limits or forced routines."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Puzzles require logical thinking and planning, with increasing difficulty and some challenging levels."

      Capsule for The Dweller The Dweller

      "Puzzles require logical thinking and planning, with increasing complexity and feedback such as undo and stuck warnings."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on solo play and personal puzzle solving without competitive elements or leaderboards."

      Capsule for The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 The Book of Unwritten Tales 2

      "Focus is on solo puzzle solving at own pace without leaderboards or player versus player elements."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      1

      "Some players replay to collect coins and achievements, but overall game is short and sessions are brief."

      Capsule for Fire: Ungh’s Quest Fire: Ungh’s Quest

      "Some players replay for achievements and collectibles, but game length is short and sessions are often brief."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      5

      "Core gameplay requires two players working together with unique abilities to solve puzzles and progress."

      Capsule for Sonder Sonder

      "Core mechanic requires three characters to help each other climb and activate switches to solve puzzles."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Players experiment with puzzle mechanics and character abilities, though within predefined level designs."

      Capsule for About Love, Hate and the other ones About Love, Hate and the other ones

      "Players experiment with puzzle elements and character interactions, though within predefined level designs."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No player versus player or dominance mechanics; interactions are solo and balanced."

      Capsule for Outpath Outpath

      "No player versus player or power dynamics; interactions are cooperative and equal among characters."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Relaxing, calming atmosphere with beautiful visuals and music offers a peaceful escape from real life."

      Capsule for LAY LAY

      "Relaxing atmosphere, calming music, and charming visuals provide a pleasant escape from real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and relaxation without pressure or obligation."

      Capsule for Palia Palia

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and relaxation without pressure or obligation."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Unlimited undo and no move limits encourage players to try different approaches and experiment with puzzle solutions."

      Capsule for Spring Falls Spring Falls

      "Players try different puzzle solutions and strategies, encouraged by unlimited undo and no time limits."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Players explore different puzzle rooms and environments, though progression is somewhat linear and environments are limited."

      Capsule for Iris.Fall Iris.Fall

      "Players explore new puzzle mechanics and level layouts, though environments are limited and linear."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      1

      "Limited character customization with color changes, but no extensive self-expression features."

      Capsule for You Have 10 Seconds 2 You Have 10 Seconds 2

      "Some customization of character colors for accessibility, but limited self-expression otherwise."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      2

      "Set in a fictional robot world with a light story and quirky characters, but grounded in puzzle mechanics."

      Capsule for Cubetractor Cubetractor

      "Set in a fictional snowy mountain world with cute explorers and treasure hunting, but grounded in logical puzzles."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      1

      "There is a community and multiplayer aspect, but many players also play solo with limited social interaction."

      Capsule for Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

      "Game is single-player with minimal social interaction; some players appreciate community but gameplay is solo."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn new mechanics progressively."

      Capsule for Machinika: Museum Machinika: Museum

      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn new mechanics progressively."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for THE ENIGMA MACHINE THE ENIGMA MACHINE

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; not designed for background or idle play."

      Capsule for Milo and the Christmas Gift Milo and the Christmas Gift

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; not designed for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "No social or emotional relationship building; interactions are with game characters only."

      Capsule for CATGIRL LOVER CATGIRL LOVER

      "No social or emotional relationship building; interactions are limited to in-game character cooperation."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      2

      "Player manages and directs multiple characters, guiding their actions strategically."

      Capsule for Shadows: Awakening Shadows: Awakening

      "Player directs all three characters, effectively leading their coordinated actions to solve puzzles."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players collect coins and unlock bonus content, progressing through levels and achievements."

      Capsule for Fire: Ungh’s Quest Fire: Ungh’s Quest

      "Players progress through levels, unlock bonus content, and collect coins and achievements."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      4

      "Game praised for relaxing music, easy puzzles, and stress-free gameplay."

      Capsule for Pretty Angel Pretty Angel

      "Game is praised for its relaxing pace, soothing music, and stress-free puzzle solving."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Enjoyable visuals, animations, and sound design provide pleasant sensory stimulation."

      Capsule for SteamWorld Build SteamWorld Build

      "Enjoyable visuals, animations, and sound design provide pleasant sensory stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "No social status or recognition systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

      Capsule for Hogwarts Legacy Hogwarts Legacy

      "No social status or recognition systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      1

      "Minimal story or lore; some narrative elements exist but focus is on puzzles."

      Capsule for Railbound Railbound

      "Simple narrative about explorers seeking treasure, but story is minimal and secondary to puzzles."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Puzzles require logical thinking, planning sequences, and timing, engaging mental challenge."

      Capsule for Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

      "Puzzles require planning sequences and logical reasoning to coordinate character movements."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -3

      "No suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and predictable."

      Capsule for Plantera Plantera

      "No suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and predictable without tension or danger."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      2

      "Generally considered good value for puzzle fans, though some note the game is short and best purchased on sale."

      Capsule for She Remembered Caterpillars She Remembered Caterpillars

      "Generally considered good value for a short, polished puzzle game, especially on sale."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No combat or destruction; gameplay focuses on puzzle solving and cooperation."

      Capsule for Operation: Tango Operation: Tango

      "No combat or destruction; gameplay focuses on constructive puzzle solving and cooperation."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -5

      "Stable conditions with no threat or failure states; player can retry puzzles without penalty."

      Capsule for Old Skies Old Skies

      "No threats or failure states; players can undo moves and retry puzzles without penalty."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Leadership, Fantasy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026