Comparison

Arknights vs Path to Nowhere

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Anime-style RPG and strategy gameplay
  • Hundreds of unique Operators
  • Auto Deploy system
  • Base construction system
  • Robust soundtrack and voice acting
Features
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time strategy combat
  • Collectible outlaw characters (Sinners)
  • Tactical deployment and skill usage
  • Dystopian world exploration
  • Character interrogation and loyalty building
  • High-quality voiceovers
Features
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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

Screenshots

Arknights4 screens
Path to Nowhere4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Arknights versus Path to Nowhere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArknightsPath to Nowhere
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10K ratings)4.8 (7.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews76.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better7.7K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#29 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.1 GB3.1 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperYOSTAR LIMITEDAISNOGames

Customer experience

Arknights

All ratings10,153 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews1,109 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative19.0%

Path to Nowhere

All ratings7,629 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews794 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative16.5%

User reviews

Arknights

From 10K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

29 purchases

Arknights

One-time29
  • 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
20 purchases

Path to Nowhere

One-time20
  • Stage Sequence Supply I2 variants$0.99
  • Chief Inauguration Gift I$0.99
  • Weekly Arrest Gift Pack$0.99
Show 17 more
  • 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

Is Arknights free?
Arknights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Path to Nowhere free?
Path to Nowhere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arknights or Path to Nowhere?
Path to Nowhere is rated higher. Arknights averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Path to Nowhere averages 4.8 from 7.7K ratings.
Do Arknights or Path to Nowhere have ads?
Neither Arknights nor Path to Nowhere shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arknights or Path to Nowhere?
Arknights ships an update every 2 months, and Path to Nowhere every 2 months. Most recently, Arknights was updated on October 21, 2026 and Path to Nowhere on October 21, 2026.

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