Arknights vs Path to Nowhere
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arknights
Lead a pharmaceutical company fighting a deadly infection and societal unrest. Recruit and train unique Operators, deploy them in strategic operations, and build your base. Experience a rich anime-style world with a compelling soundtrack and voice acting.
- Anime-style RPG and strategy gameplay
- Hundreds of unique Operators
- Auto Deploy system
- Base construction system
- Robust soundtrack and voice acting
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Take on the role of a key member of Rhodes Island, a pharmaceutical company that fights both a deadly infection and the unrest it leaves in its wake. Together with your leader Amiya, you’ll recruit Operators, train them, then assign them to various operations to protect the innocent and resist those who would thrust the world into turmoil. ・Gorgeous anime-style game with a perfect combination of RPG and strategy elements ・Hundreds of unique Operators across a variety of classes open up countless gameplay options ・Auto Deploy system conveniently allows you to free up your hands ・Carve out a home, just the way you want it, with the Base construction system ・A robust soundtrack and some of the most famous Japanese voice actors and actresses will give you a sublime auditory experience. Arknights Official Homepage: https://www.arknights.global/ Official Discord Server: https://discord.gg/arknights Official X Account: https://x.com/ArknightsEN Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ArknightsGlobal/ Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arknights_messenger_official/
Path to Nowhere
Lead a crisis control bureau in a dystopian future where mysterious meteorites have caused an apocalypse. Recruit and control powerful outlaws, known as Sinners, to protect the city from mutated monsters and salvage hope.
- Real-time strategy combat
- Collectible outlaw characters (Sinners)
- Tactical deployment and skill usage
- Dystopian world exploration
- Character interrogation and loyalty building
- High-quality voiceovers
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[In the year N.F.112, you are appointed to be the Chief of MBCC] Welcome to Minos Bureau of Crisis Control. As the Chief, you are obligated to Shackle and Control the most vicious outlaws—Sinners, to Protect the city from falling. Hold on to the light in the darkness and salvage hope from despair. ▣ Survive the Nameless Apocalypse Mysterious meteorites make the beginning of the Apocalypse. Infected by Mania, people lose consciousness and mutate into hideous monsters. Find Providence and save the dystopian world from the plague. ▣ Detain the Most Badass Sinners Your prisoners bear dangerous powers and irresistible charm. Harvest their loyalty and darkest secrets through disciplines and interrogations. ▣ Scheme the Most Delicate Tactics Timing is everything. Utilize your talent to control, deploy, and unleash the skills of your Sinners in real time. Be the "manipulator" and turn the tide of the battle. ▣ Enjoy the Finest Auditory Feast Immerse yourself in this Lovecraftian world with the finest voiceover. Explore the Sinners' inner world in English, as well as Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. Switch anytime to your liking! FOLLOW US Website: https://ptn.aisnogames.com/en-en Twitter: https://twitter.com/PathToNowhereEN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pathtonowhere.en YouTube: https://bit.ly/ptnyoutube Discord: https://discord.gg/pathtonowhere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathtonowhereofficial
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Arknights at #29 against Path to Nowhere's unranked. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Arknights sells 29 one-off in-app purchases and Path to Nowhere sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Arknights against 4.8 for Path to Nowhere. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 7.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Arknights's written reviews are positive against 76% of Path to Nowhere's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.
| Parameter | Arknights | Path to Nowhere |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (10K ratings) | 4.8 (7.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | 76.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10K — better | 7.7K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #29 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3.1 GB | 3.1 GB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | YOSTAR LIMITED | AISNOGames |
Customer experience
Arknights
Path to Nowhere
User reviews
Arknights
From 10K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 F2P friendly
- 🚀 Generous with premium currency
- 💎 Excellent character designs and art
- 🎨 Beautiful soundtrack
- 🧠 Challenging and strategic gameplay
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending
- 🤔 Confusing UI and menus
- 📚 Overwhelming for new players
- 🧠 Difficulty spike in later stages
Path to Nowhere
From 7.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Beautiful art and character designs
- 🎶 Excellent voice acting and soundtrack
- 🤝 Generous gacha system and F2P-friendly
- 📚 Engaging and well-written story
- 🧠 Challenging yet enjoyable gameplay
Room to improve
- ⚠️ Difficulty spikes and steep learning curve
- ⏱️ Slow energy recharge and limited playtime
- 🔇 Occasional voice acting issues
- 🔍 Unintuitive UI and hidden features
- 🔋 High battery consumption
Bugs and requests
Arknights
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on iOS devices after recent update
- Auto-deploy function not working as intended
- Login errors and lost progress issues
- Incorrect or missing translations
Requested features
5 requests- Add auto-repeat/skip function for cleared stages
- Improve base management and resource gathering
- Implement a chat/social system
- Increase sanity/energy regeneration rate
- Add language options beyond English
Path to Nowhere
Reported bugs
2 issues- Black screen issues in certain stages
- Freezing and performance problems on some devices
Requested features
3 requests- More male characters
- Ability to reset character levels
- Faster energy recharge or alternative ways to play
In-app purchases
Arknights
- Extract a piece of Originium$0.99
- Ambience Synesthesia 2025 Pack$0.99
- Friendship Commemorative Pack$1.99
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- Partners Commemorative Pack$1.99
- Extract a cluster of Originium$4.99
- Monthly Card$4.99
- Alluring Moonlight Pack$4.99
- Hopes and Dreams Pack$4.99
- Honey Party Pack$4.99
- Never Gilded HeadhuntingBundle$8.99
- Exclusive Headhunting Bundle$8.99
- Weekly Growth Pack$9.99
- Tales of Stratopolis Pack$11.99
- Extract a pile of Originium$14.99
- Starter Headhunting Pack$19.99
- Monthly Headhunting Pack$25.99
- Safety Drill Memorial Pack$25.99
- Perish In Frost Pack$29.99
- Rhodes Island Headhunting Pack2 variants$29.99
- Rhodes Island Celebration Kit$29.99
- Sky Mirror Pack$29.99
- Extract a pack of Originium$29.99
- Carnevale Pack$29.99
- Celebration of Flood Pack$29.99
- Rhodes Island Resource Pack$29.99
- Dahuang Sightseeing Pack$29.99
- Extract a box of Originium$49.99
- Rhodes Island Resource Pack$49.99
- Extract a crate of Originium$99.99
Path to Nowhere
- Stage Sequence Supply I2 variants$0.99
- Chief Inauguration Gift I$0.99
- Weekly Arrest Gift Pack$0.99
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- The Daydream - Resonance Pack$1.99
- Special Set$2.99
- Ethereal Gleams$2.99
- Special Support Set$4.99
- Ultracube x300$4.99
- Black Key VIP (30 days)$4.99
- Advanced Surveillance Order$9.99
- Carnival Premium Benefits$9.99
- Ultracube x980$14.99
- Dis Jackpot$14.99
- Golden Tribute$14.99
- In-Depth Surveillance Order$18.99
- Monthly Arrest Pack II$24.99
- Nymph's Somnium - Lord of Rimehowl$24.99
- Azure Waltz in Solace$24.99
- Ultracube x1980$28.99
- Ultracube x6480$89.99
Questions
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