Storm Boy vs The Pathless
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Storm Boy
Experience a classic children's story through interactive gameplay. Control a boy and his pet pelican in a retelling of a beloved novel, engaging in various seaside activities and mini-games.
- Interactive story retelling
- Control Storm Boy and Mr. Percival
- Rescue stranded sailors
- Sand drawing mini-game
- Sailing mini-game
- Cockle hunting mini-game
- Pelican feeding mini-game
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Based on Colin Thiele's 1964 children’s book of the same name, Storm Boy takes place on the beaches of South Australia near the mouth of the Murray River, where the titular protagonist rescues orphaned pelican chicks, one of whom later becomes the child’s pet and faithful companion, Mr. Percival. Experience an interactive retelling of the classic tale by taking control of both Storm Boy and Mr. Percival in key moments, such as when the pair rescued stranded sailors during a storm. Relive their friendship and enjoy seaside activities across a wide assortment of fun and relaxing mini-games, including sand drawing, sailing, cockle hunting, playing fetch, sand surfing, pelican feeding, and more.
The Pathless
Embark on a mythic adventure as an archer and eagle companion to dispel a curse. Explore a vast open world, master fluid archery while moving at high speeds, and hunt corrupted spirits in epic battles. Uncover the island's dark history through puzzles and exploration.
- Archery and falconry mechanics
- Fluid movement and acrobatics
- Open-world exploration
- Puzzle solving in ancient ruins
- Epic boss battles
- Eagle companion
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*ATTENTION* Works with compatible Apple devices below. From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Archery and Falconry Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world. Forge a connection with your eagle companion and soar through the air. Perform fluid acrobatics and execute awesome trick shots with a unique archery system that allows effortless shooting while moving at high speeds. Explore an Open World Forge your own path through a beautiful open world packed with secrets to find. Traverse misty forests, lush meadows and snowy tundras. Discover the dark history of the island as you solve puzzles in ancient ruins and bound across the treetops. Hunt Corrupted Spirits Giant corrupted spirits lurk in the woods. Use all your skill to hunt them down, but be careful not to become the hunted yourself. Engage in epic battles against the cursed beasts to restore light to the land. The bond with your eagle and the fate of the world hang in the balance. This game is compatible with the following Apple devices: iPhone - 7th generation and higher iPhone SE - 2nd generation iPad - 6th generation and higher iPad Air - 3rd generation and higher iPad mini - 5th generation and higher iPod touch - 7th generation iPad Pro - 2nd generation and higher
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Pathless at 4.3 against Storm Boy's 2.9. The Pathless also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 41%). Storm Boy's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Storm Boy costs $2.99 and The Pathless $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Pathless holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Storm Boy's written reviews are positive against 64% of The Pathless's.
| Parameter | Storm Boy | The Pathless |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 2.9 (35 ratings) | 4.3 (43 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.8% of reviews | 64.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 35 | 43 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 503 MB | 3.1 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Blowfish | Annapurna Games, LLC |
Customer experience
Storm Boy
The Pathless
Bugs and requests
Storm Boy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
The Pathless
Reported bugs
7 issues- Game crashes on launch
- Game crashes after loading screen
- Game crashes randomly
- Stuck in a glitch underwater
- Sound disappears in the game
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- Micro-freezes and low FPS before crashing
- Third boss impossible to defeat
Requested features
10 requests- Add option to disable autorun
- Port Ico and Shadow of the Colossus
- Sequel or another game from the studio
- Option to select 60 fps
- Add rumble support on iPads with controllers
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- Add TV and Mac support
- Add active adjustment of picture effect
- Allow reinstallation on Apple TV like Apple Arcade
- More optimization for devices
- Adjustable graphics and sound settings based on device performance
In-app purchases
Storm Boy
No in-app purchases
The Pathless
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Storm Boy free?
Is The Pathless free?
Which has better reviews, Storm Boy or The Pathless?
Do Storm Boy or The Pathless have ads?
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