Pathbound: Running RPG

Pathbound: Running RPG

Real runs power your hero

49 ratings
26 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 18, 2026
  • September 19, 2026

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This RPG uses your real-world runs to power your in-game hero. Explore a fantasy world, battle monsters, and collect loot by covering distance. It offers roguelite expeditions and a customizable camp.

✓Real runs power in-game stamina
✓Explore a fantasy world
✓Battle monsters and collect loot
✓Roguelite expeditions
✓Customizable camp
✓Syncs with Apple Health
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What's New in Pathbound

0.32.0

September 19, 2026

New • Guild owners can promote members to Officer. • The world map has moved to the bottom navigation. • The battle log now shows HP regen and damage over time (thanks for the idea, MattyJoe!). • Unsent guild chat drafts are saved when you leave the screen. • There's a new camp area: a lakeside clearing you build on. • The Trophy Hall now shows each region's monsters. • A red flash and heartbeat warn you when you're low on HP. • React with emoji on guild messages, including Haha and Care. • Tempo leaderboard scores runs on both distance and pace. • The Record button shows live time and distance while recording. • Pick a country flag for your profile. • The weekly guild recap shows where your guild finished. • The Trophy Hall now shows a slot for each class form of a boss's legendary weapon. (Thanks for the idea, LittleTate!) • Starfall and Wildheart shiny skins can now drop from capstone bosses. • Guildmates can now claim guild ownership if the owner has been gone for 30 days. • Unload the supply wagon after it sets out. • Titles earned on a run now show on its feed post. • Filter your Bag by element (idea by (A)kara the Barbarian / Jess). Tweaks • The Mill has been rebalanced. • Starting a guild now costs 100 gold instead of 1,000. • Guild roster can now be sorted by week, points, streak, level, or depth. • Walking away from an event, leaving a shop empty-handed, or resting at full health now goes straight to the path picker. • The map no longer fades regions in or jumps when first opened. • Epic and legendary gear can now drop in every region. • Hand-typed workouts no longer count toward leaderboards or guilds. • Any boss can drop any recipe scroll. • Bram accepts any common reagents for his first supply run. • The map's Go To menu now sits above the location card, in thumb reach. (Thanks for the idea, Raymond OD!) • The low-HP flash and heartbeat now update once per action instead of once per hit. • You get some stamina back when you fail or retreat during an expedition. • Human Perpetual Vigor regen bonus raised from 10% to 20%. • Quiet buttons are now a shade lighter than the cards around them. • Your own guild chat messages sit on a tinted row (idea by Bookiegnu). • Tempo now shows on the run import screen alongside time and pace. • Garden harvest now names each crop under its icon (idea by Lhuce). Fixes • Buttons near a text field no longer hide behind the keyboard. • Tapping your own equipped perk on your profile now opens the perk picker. • The daily quest is now sized like an easy day instead of your longest run. • Expedition music no longer restarts every time you move to a new node. • New players with zero-distance workouts are now pointed to their fitness app instead of Pathbound's permissions. • Fixed camp builds and upgrades to confirm in a dialog again. • Camp ambience now follows your Music toggle. • Daily quests no longer repeat the same type for days on end (thanks for the report, ThePITcc). • A run now keeps its elevation when two apps sync it.

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The game is a cool concept and I enjoyed the RPG aspect. However it’s very clunky and I had multiple issues trying to get my runs to sync with Strava/Health. If there was a free version I would have kept the app. It’s for the reasons stated above that I refuse to pay $100 a year. If they fine tune some things and rework the back end, I would consider reinstalling.
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Response from developer

Hi paarnold. I appreciate you giving it a shot. Sadly we can't control the other apps syncing to Apple Health and Health Connect reliably, and that's where the majority of issues come from. That's why I added the in-app recording option. I understand the sync can be tricky to setup but if you send an email to support@pathbound.app I'd be happy to guide you. Either way, happy training! - Otang

Awesome, but pay to play

Le jeu est parfait, sauf que je ne veux pas payer pour utiliser l’application. Payer un prix d’application pour jouer ça me va, mais pas 100$/ annnée pour jouer à ce jeu.

Response from developer

Merci d'avoir essayé le jeu, et bon entraînement! - Otang

I run almost twice as much now 😅

This game has really made running more enjoyable it's something I really look forward to after every run.

Great way to get into shape 😊

Fun competitive way to stay motivated and consistent with my runs

Cash grab subscription game

Was looking forward to this game. It’s certainly a great concept and I like the retro pixel art style. I only played about 30 mins and logged in a few days later to have another go and was prompted to pay $100 a year or $15 per month. It’s a shame. Why do game devs think people want this?

Response from developer

Hi Jim thanks for trying the game. A lot of players are loving it, they compare it to a gym membership or a pair of shoes. If Pathbound gets you running just a few more times a week I hope it would be a great investment in your health. Happy training! - Otang

FAQ

How does Pathbound use my real runs?

Every mile you run in the real world becomes stamina for your hero in Pathbound. You can record runs directly in the app or sync finished workouts from Apple Health.

Can I use Pathbound offline?

The game requires an internet connection to sync your progress and engage with online features like leaderboards and guilds. However, recorded runs can be done offline and synced later.

What kind of gameplay mechanics does Pathbound offer?

Pathbound features roguelite expeditions where you choose your route node by node, battle monsters, trigger events, and decide when to retreat with your spoils. It also includes a camp to grow and daily/weekly quests.

Does Pathbound have ads?

No, Pathbound does not contain advertisements. The app is free to start with a subscription required to continue playing after the first week.

What are the subscription plans for Pathbound?

Pathbound offers a monthly subscription for $9.99 and an annual subscription for $69.99 to keep the adventure going after the initial free week.

Is Pathbound suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, Pathbound is made for every runner. A twenty-minute jog is considered real progress, and consistency beats speed. The game never punishes a rest day, supporting users from couch-to-5K to marathon training.

What devices does Pathbound support?

Pathbound is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

How often is Pathbound updated?

The latest version, 0.28.0, was released on August 27, 2026, indicating regular updates from the developer, Pyreal Software Inc.