# ScourgeBringer vs The Pathless

The clearest difference is rating: ScourgeBringer at 4.8 against The Pathless's 4.3. ScourgeBringer also leads on price ($5.99 vs $9.99) and ratings volume (484 vs 43). The Pathless's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

ScourgeBringer costs $5.99 and The Pathless $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScourgeBringer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScourgeBringer has 484 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of ScourgeBringer's written reviews are positive against 64% of The Pathless's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScourgeBringer | The Pathless |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$5.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scourgebringer/id1552864378/reviews)** | [4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pathless/id6469709725/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **484** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 64.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Size | 153 MB | 3.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) | [Annapurna Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242610251) |

## What reviewers say

### ScourgeBringer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scourgebringer/id1552864378)

Embark on a fast-paced roguelite platforming adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Control Kyhra, a skilled warrior, as she battles ancient machines and monstrous foes to uncover the secrets of a mysterious entity and potentially save humanity.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay, Fluid platforming controls, Frantic combat system, Hordes of enemies and giant bosses, Ever-changing dungeon exploration, Uncover mysteries and secrets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent art style and charming graphics
- ⚡ Smooth, fast-paced, fluid combat system
- 🎮 Great controller support and button mapping
- 🎵 High-quality music and sound design
- 🧩 Engaging roguelike gameplay with solid skill tree

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on various iOS devices
- 🔊 Audio cuts out when other apps play sound
- ❌ No sound on some devices (iPhone Air)
- 🎮 Touch controls feel awkward and imprecise
- ⚙️ Non-customizable controls limit accessibility

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes immediately on launch (purple screen)
- Crashes on iPad Pro with iOS 17.1.2
- Crashes when connecting wired controller
- Crashes during intense particle effects (3rd floor boss)
- Save and exit reduces HP to 1 unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Customizable control mapping
- Dash button option instead of swipe mechanic
- Static joystick position during combat
- Controller support for all devices
- Casual/easier difficulty modes with progression


### The Pathless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pathless/id6469709725)

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.

**Highlights:** Archery and falconry mechanics, Fluid movement and acrobatics, Open-world exploration, Puzzle solving in ancient ruins, Epic boss battles, Eagle companion

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful world and visuals
- 📜 Engaging storyline
- 🎮 Great gameplay mechanics
- 🕊️ Relaxing and immersive experience
- 🦅 Companion eagle is perfect

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Frequent crashes on launch
- 📉 Performance issues on older devices
- 🌡️ Devices getting very hot
- 🔊 Poor audio quality on iOS
- 🖱️ Lack of control over graphics/FPS

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Game crashes after loading screen
- Game crashes randomly
- Stuck in a glitch underwater
- Sound disappears in the game

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScourgeBringer free?

ScourgeBringer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Pathless free?

The Pathless costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ScourgeBringer or The Pathless?

ScourgeBringer is rated higher. ScourgeBringer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 484 ratings, while The Pathless averages 4.3 from 43 ratings.

### Do ScourgeBringer or The Pathless have ads?

ScourgeBringer shows ads; The Pathless does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*