Comparison

Pathos vs Dash Quest 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pathos

Embark on a challenging roguelike adventure inspired by Nethack's rule set. Select from 13 distinct classes and delve into a perilous dungeon. Your mission is to confront your nemesis in hell and escape with as much treasure as possible.

Highlights
  • Nethack-inspired gameplay
  • 13 playable classes
  • Deep dungeon exploration
  • Defeat nemesis in hell
  • Loot collection and escape
Features
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Pathos is a roguelike adventure game inspired by the rule set from Nethack. Choose from 13 classes and journey deep into the dungeon. Descend to hell to defeat your nemesis before escaping the dungeon with all the loot you can carry! Email mailto:hodgskin.callan@gmail.com Twitter https://twitter.com/callan_hodgskin Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/pathos_nethack Discord https://discord.gg/TRhRZhX Made with Invention https://gitlab.com/hodgskin-callan/Invention

About

Dash Quest 2

Embark on an epic adventure in this action-packed sequel, battling monsters and exploring vast lands. Unlock powerful abilities, collect gear, and customize your hero through a deep skill tree. Experience classic 16-bit arcade action with endless runner and RPG mechanics.

Highlights
  • Hack and slash combat against monsters
  • Explore diverse fantasy lands
  • Unlock and upgrade special abilities
  • Collect hundreds of combat gear items
  • Discover ancient relics
  • Customizable skill tree
  • 16-bit arcade action
Features
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1000 years ago, a lone hero named Dash was called upon to save the world from the nefarious Lich and his dark forces. Emerging from the shadows, an ancient and unspeakable evil threatens once more. Zaru, Master of Lich, returns to avenge the failure of his creation, vowing to destroy the world once and for all. The time for a new hero is now! Can you help Dash's descendant fulfill the destiny of his ancestors and save the world, restoring hope to its people? Dash back into adventure with the action-packed sequel, Dash Quest 2! Features: • Hack and slash your way through goblins, trolls, demons, zombies and more! • Explore vast lands of the world including scorched fields, barren deserts, haunting caves and more! • Unlock tons of NEW special abilities like Eviscerate, Ragnarok and the devastating Black Hole! Enchant them to reach epic levels! • Collect 100s of awesome combat gear! No crafting required! • Discover ancient relics with powerful effects! • Deep and customizable skill tree! • Endless runner and RPG mechanics in a pixel kingdom! • Classic 16 bit arcade action! Dash Quest 2 is currently available in English, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Japanese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Russian! PLEASE NOTE - Dash Quest 2 is free to download and play, but includes some items that can be purchased for real money. If you don't wish to use this feature, please disable in-app purchases in your device settings. Support: Are you experiencing problems? Visit https://trophy-games.com/contact-us or contact us from inside the game by tapping the gear icon and support button. Privacy Policy: https://trophy-games.com/tiny-titans/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://trophy-games.com/tiny-titans/terms-of-service Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/trophygamescompany/ Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/TrophyGamesDK Visit us on the Web! https://tinytitanstudios.com/

Screenshots

Pathos4 screens
Dash Quest 24 screens

Verdict

The call

Pathos and Dash Quest 2 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Pathos's written reviews are positive against 51% of Dash Quest 2's. Pathos also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). Dash Quest 2's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dash Quest 2 sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Pathos asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pathos against 4.7 for Dash Quest 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 360 and 903 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Pathos's written reviews are positive against 51% of Dash Quest 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pathos ships an update every 4 months, Dash Quest 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pathos versus Dash Quest 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPathosDash Quest 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (360 ratings)4.7 (903 ratings)
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews — better51.1% of reviews
Number of ratings360903 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB378 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperCallan HodgskinTrophy Games Canada Inc.

Customer experience

Pathos

All ratings360 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative6.8%

Dash Quest 2

All ratings903 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews182 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral16.5%
Negative32.4%

Bugs and requests

Pathos

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Dash Quest 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ads not working properly, leading to death
  • Purchases not registering correctly
  • Crashes and force quits during gameplay
  • UI issues on newer iPhone models

Requested features

4 requests
  • Remove energy system
  • Add endless mode
  • Improve equipment and skill system
  • Implement more game modes (e.g. dungeons, survival)

In-app purchases

None

Pathos

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Dash Quest 2

Subscriptions3
  • VIP Gold Pass3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • VIP Gold Pass3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • VIP Gold Pass3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time11
  • Pouch of Gems$0.99
  • Bucket of Gems$4.99
  • Adventure Starter Pack$4.99
Show 8 more
  • Warrior Collection 5$4.99
  • Barrel of Gems$9.99
  • Explorer Bundle$9.99
  • Mage Supplies 10$9.99
  • Warrior Collection 10$9.99
  • Medic Kit 10$9.99
  • Crate of Gems$17.99
  • Conqueror’s Conquest$24.99

Questions

Is Pathos free?
Pathos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dash Quest 2 free?
Dash Quest 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pathos or Dash Quest 2?
Pathos and Dash Quest 2 are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 360 and 903 ratings respectively.
Do Pathos or Dash Quest 2 have ads?
Dash Quest 2 shows ads; Pathos does not.
Which is updated more often, Pathos or Dash Quest 2?
Pathos ships an update every 4 months, and Dash Quest 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Pathos was updated on September 25, 2026 and Dash Quest 2 on September 29, 2026.

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