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Pathway

Turn-based squad tactics against Nazi forces on randomized desert expeditions

Robotality · Published by Chucklefish · Released Apr 11, 2019

AdventureIndieRPGStrategy

Reviews
Mostly Positive
76% of 1,969
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
3
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Jan 27, 2022
Minimum PC
HD4000
8 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 68/100 (critic reviews)

What is Pathway?

Pathway is a turn-based squad tactics game set in 1936 North Africa and the Middle East. You assemble a team, travel across randomized maps, make choices in brief story encounters, and use cover and character abilities in battles. Across replayable campaigns, your team searches for artifacts before Nazi forces find them.

For you if...

  • +you like short expeditions with story choices
  • +you prefer approachable turn-based battles to complex tactics
  • +you enjoy pulp adventures and pixel art

Not for you if...

  • −you want deep, demanding tactical combat
  • −you dislike replaying campaigns with randomized encounters
  • −you dislike managing fuel while exploring a map

What players say

76% of 1,969 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art, pulp setting, and accessible turn-based combat. Common complaints include repetitive missions and shallow combat; some players also criticize the fuel economy and unclear cover rules.

Screenshots and trailer

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Pathway system requirements

Minimum: HD4000, 8 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7, 64-bit
Processor
2.0 Ghz DualCore CPU
Graphics
Intel HD4000 or better, OpenGL 3.3
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 10, 64-bit
Processor
2.0+ Ghz QuadCore CPU
Graphics
NVIDIA Geforce 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7000 Series, OpenGL 3.3
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space

Does Pathway have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Pathway run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
75
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: German, French, Japanese, Simplified Chinese.

Does Pathway use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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