Comparison

Pathos vs OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG

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

OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG

Embark on a turn-based roguelike RPG adventure through endless dungeons. Battle monsters, collect loot, and level up diverse character classes. Experience strategic combat and challenging permadeath in a retro pixel art world.

Highlights
  • Turn-based roguelike RPG gameplay
  • Multiple character classes with unique skills
  • Endless dungeon crawling
  • Loot and gear upgrades
  • One-handed controls
  • Permadeath mode
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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"Can you survive one more floor when the next move could go wrong? In OneBit Adventure, every step gives monsters a turn too, turning a pixel roguelike RPG adventure into a careful dungeon crawl with loot, classes, and offline play. Pick your hero and make the next move count! A run in OneBit Adventure can feel calm for a few steps, then dangerous right after. The monsters move with you, so crawling through pixel dungeons is really about timing, loot, health, and knowing when not to take another fight. Level up, stay careful, and see if this run goes deeper. Turn-based roguelike combat This is more about careful moves than fast tapping. Each step can open a path, start a fight, or put your hero into trouble. You can swipe or use the d-pad as you explore, but the real choice is usually what comes next. Attack, heal, move away, save an item, or risk one more turn. Choose your class and build your hero Pick a hero class that matches your playstyle and grow stronger through each run: - Warrior for close-range power - Archer for ranged attacks - Wizard for magic damage - Necromancer for dark abilities - Pyromancer for fire-based play - Blood Knight for risky survival - Thief for speed and clever moves A class choice changes how the run feels. Some heroes are safer early, some need better timing, and some become much stronger once the right skills and loot start coming together. Pixel dungeon crawl with loot Caves, Castles, the Underworld, and other areas all bring their own danger. Some rooms give you coins or useful items, while others put a monster or boss right where you did not want one. Loot matters here. Find gear, collect coins, buy items, heal when you can, and unlock skills as your hero gains XP. A good item can save a run. A bad choice can end it. That is what makes the dungeon crawl hard to put down. One run is about exploring carefully, another is about a lucky loot drop, and the next one might last longer because you leveled up at the right time. Play offline or compete online OneBit Adventure can be played offline, which makes it easy to start a quick run, continue during travel, or play longer without worrying about an internet connection. When you are back online, your best runs can still matter through the global Rankings. It works as a quick offline RPG when you only have a few minutes, but longer dungeon runs can turn into a tougher roguelike challenge as you push deeper. Fair challenge, no loot boxes OneBit Adventure is about skill, builds, and decisions. There are no loot boxes. Progress comes from learning enemies, using items well, choosing the right upgrades, and knowing when to take a risk. If you enjoy pixel RPG games, dungeon crawler games, traditional roguelike games, or turn-based RPG adventures, this game gives you a clean retro style with real survival pressure. Why play OneBit Adventure? - Pixel roguelike RPG adventure with retro one-bit style - Turn-based combat where each move matters - Dungeon crawl gameplay with loot, bosses, XP, and upgrades - Multiple hero classes with different playstyles - Offline RPG play with optional online Rankings - Endless adventure built for replayability - No loot boxes, just skill-based progression Download OneBit Adventure if a pixel roguelike RPG with slower, smarter dungeon runs sounds like your kind of game. Use turn-based combat, find loot, build hero classes, and play offline when you need to. Choose your class and chase a run worth surviving!"

Screenshots

Pathos4 screens
OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pathos at none against OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG's 17. Pathos also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (7.5K vs 360). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.8 for OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG has 7.5K ratings behind it against 360, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Pathos's written reviews are positive against 86% of OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pathos ships an update every 4 months, OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pathos versus OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPathosOneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (360 ratings)4.8 (7.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews — better86.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3607.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB292 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperCallan HodgskinJonathan Concepcion-Rodriguez

Customer experience

Pathos

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

OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG

All ratings7,520 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews270 reviews
Positive86.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.4%

Bugs and requests

Pathos

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to open the game on certain devices
  • Forced ads appearing after updates
  • Glitches with in-app purchases

Requested features

4 requests
  • More playable character classes and customization options
  • Ability to save and resume progress
  • Additional game modes or objectives beyond endless dungeon crawling
  • Improved UI and inventory management

In-app purchases

None

Pathos

No in-app purchases

17 purchases

OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG

One-time17
  • 100 Diamonds$0.99
  • 200 Diamonds$0.99
  • Adventurer's Welcome Bundle$1.99
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  • 5,000 Coins$1.99
  • 10,000 Coins$3.99
  • 600 Diamonds$4.99
  • 1 Prestige Token$4.99
  • 1,200 Diamonds$4.99
  • 1,500 Diamonds$9.99
  • 3,000 Diamonds$9.99
  • 3 Prestige Tokens$14.99
  • 4,000 Diamonds$19.99
  • 8,000 Diamonds$19.99
  • 5 Prestige Tokens$24.99
  • 10,000 Diamonds$39.99
  • 20,000 Diamonds$39.99
  • Ultimate Bundle$49.99

Questions

Is Pathos free?
Pathos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG free?
OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pathos or OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG?
OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG is rated higher. Pathos averages 4.7 out of 5 from 360 ratings, while OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG averages 4.8 from 7.5K ratings.
Do Pathos or OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG have ads?
OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG shows ads; Pathos does not.
Which is updated more often, Pathos or OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG?
Pathos ships an update every 4 months, and OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG every 9 days. Most recently, Pathos was updated on October 16, 2026 and OneBit Adventure Roguelike RPG on October 18, 2026.

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