Comparison

Path to Nowhere vs OUTERPLANE

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

Head to head
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

About

OUTERPLANE

Embark on an epic isekai adventure with a summoned Earthling seeking revenge. Engage in strategic turn-based combat featuring cinematic skill chains and a Burst system. Collect and battle with high-quality 3D anime heroes in an immersive story.

Highlights
  • Turn-based action with skill chains
  • Explosive Burst system
  • High-quality 3D anime heroes
  • Immersive epic story
  • Character-specific side stories
Features
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OUTERPLANE – The Skill Timing RPG ◎ The revenge of an Earthling summoned to another world begins! Summoned to Mirsha, Earthling K vows vengeance against his betrayers and sets off on a journey with the automaton, Eva… A thrilling tale of intertwined fates unfolds. 【Turn-Based Action Like Never Before】 Unleash cinematic skill chains and explosive Burst systems! Experience the pinnacle of turn-based strategy fused with dazzling action. 【High-Quality 3D Anime Heroes】 Meet distinctive companions brought to life in full 3D animation. Feel the perfect sync of anime visuals and thrilling RPG combat! 【Immersive Epic Story】 An isekai saga spanning over 1.3 million words of storytelling. Discover special side stories unique to each character! ⁜⁜ Community ⁜⁜ Official Discord https://discord.gg/xUcrH7H8jA Official Twitter https://twitter.com/outerplane

Screenshots

Path to Nowhere4 screens
OUTERPLANE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Path to Nowhere at none against OUTERPLANE's shown. Path to Nowhere also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 43%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.3). OUTERPLANE's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Path to Nowhere sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and OUTERPLANE sells 109 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 — 4.8 for Path to Nowhere against 4.7 for OUTERPLANE. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.6K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Path to Nowhere's written reviews are positive against 43% of OUTERPLANE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Path to Nowhere ships an update every 2 months, OUTERPLANE fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Path to Nowhere versus OUTERPLANE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPath to NowhereOUTERPLANE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.6K ratings) — better4.7 (3.6K ratings)
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews — better43.3% of reviews
Number of ratings7.6K — better3.6K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.3
Further details — not scored
Size3.1 GB153 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAISNOGamesMajor Nine Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

Path to Nowhere

All ratings7,629 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews793 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative16.5%

OUTERPLANE

All ratings3,648 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews351 reviews
Positive43.3%
Neutral15.1%
Negative41.6%

User reviews

Path to Nowhere

From 7.6K 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

OUTERPLANE

From 3.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth animations
  • 🎨 Beautiful character designs
  • 📚 Engaging story and lore
  • 👍 Generous free-to-play rewards

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔒 Concerning monetization practices
  • 🕹️ Lack of diverse character roster
  • 🕰️ Slow progression and grindy gameplay

Bugs and requests

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

OUTERPLANE

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues after updates
  • Data loss and account resets
  • Crashes during long battles

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more male characters
  • Improve PvP and guild systems
  • Implement auto-repeat and skip options
  • Increase drop rates and pity system

In-app purchases

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
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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
109 purchases

OUTERPLANE

One-time109
  • Steam Launch! Super Deal Pack$0.59
  • Welcome Recruitment Pack$0.99
  • Veronica Premium Pack$0.99
Show 106 more
  • Conqueror Pack I$0.99
  • 4 Stars Legendary Weapon Pack$0.99
  • Beginner Step-Up II$0.99
  • 3rd Anniversary Hot Deal Pack V$0.99
  • 3rd Anniversary Hot Deal Pack I$0.99
  • 3rd Anniversary Step-Up II$0.99
  • Prelude to the Festival Step-Up II$0.99
  • Primine Recruitment Booster$0.99
  • (Limited) Valentine Special Package$0.99
  • New Year Lucky Pouch I$0.99
  • Login Pack 1$0.99
  • New Master Support Pack I2 variants$0.99
  • (Limited) Recruit Support Pack$0.99
  • DanMachi Celebration Pack I$0.99
  • Skadi Recruit Booster I$0.99
  • Delta Recruit Support$0.99
  • Chocolate Squad Step-Up I$0.99
  • Special Request: Pack I$0.99
  • Bandit Chase Clear Pack I$0.99
  • Daily Stamina Pack$0.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Welcome Recruitment Package$2.99
  • Starter Package$2.99
  • Login Pack 1$2.99
  • Black Friday Assortment I$2.99
  • Blue Dragon’s Lucky Bag I$2.99
  • Nostalgia Step-Up II$2.99
  • Tourist's Step-Up II$2.99
  • Heatwave Cop Delta Booster I$2.99
  • Beginner Step-Up III$2.99
  • Kitsune of Tamamo-no-Mae Booster I$2.99
  • Night of the Living Soulslayer$2.99
  • 3rd Anniversary Package I$2.99
  • Midnight Skadi Recruit Booster I$2.99
  • Omega Nadja Recruitment Booster$2.99
  • Wanderer's Step Up II$2.99
  • New Year Lucky Pouch II$2.99
  • Lucky Step-up II$2.99
  • Dimensional Crossroads Step-Up II$2.99
  • New Master Support Pack II$2.99
  • Summer Dream Step-Up II$2.99
  • (Limited) Liselotte Booster$2.99
  • DanMachi Celebration Pack II$2.99
  • Wax Wings’ Step-Up II$2.99
  • Archdemon of Hubris Step-Up II$2.99
  • Happy New Year Step-Up II$2.99
  • New Year's Step-Up I$2.99
  • A Midwinter Night's Dream I$2.99
  • Caren Recruit Support Pack I$2.99
  • Anniversary Pack I$2.99
  • OUTERPLANE Festival Step-Up II$2.99
  • Kitsune Recruitment Celeb Pack$2.99
  • GardenerofaForgottenParadiseI$2.99
  • Poolside Trickster Pack II$2.99
  • Valentine Adventure Pack$4.99
  • Veronica Premium Pack$4.99
  • Mirsha Adventure Pack 1$5.99
  • Limited Demiurge Recruitment I$5.99
  • Midsummer Festival I$5.99
  • Veronica Premium Pack$6.99
  • Summer Step-Up II$6.99
  • (Limited) OmegaNadja Booster I$6.99
  • Spatiotemporal Rift Step-Up II$6.99
  • Gnosis Delta Recruit Booster I$6.99
  • Automaton's Step-Up II$6.99
  • Gnosis Dahlia Recruit BoosterI$6.99
  • Holiday Step-Up II$6.99
  • (Limited)Descent Support PackI$6.99
  • [Limited] Bingo Point Pack I$6.99
  • Festival Celebration! Pack$6.99
  • Eva’s Special Ether Pack$7.99
  • Black Friday Recruitment Pack$7.99
  • Heatwave Cop Delta Booster II$9.99
  • Midnight Skadi Booster II$9.99
  • Stamina Pack$10.99
  • Conqueror Pack III$10.99
  • Baker Recruit Pack II$10.99
  • Anniversary Step-Up II$10.99
  • BellCranelRecruitSupportPack I$10.99
  • Ryu Lion Recruit SupportPack I$10.99
  • Automaton's Step-Up III$10.99
  • Archdemon of Hubris Step-UpIII$10.99
  • New Year's Step-Up II$10.99
  • Holy Night's Dianne Recruit I$10.99
  • Holiday Step-Up III$10.99
  • Anniversary Pack II$10.99
  • Kitsune Recruitment Pack II$10.99
  • Halloween Event Pack I$10.99
  • [Limited] Bingo Point Pack II$10.99
  • Midsummer Night Fireworks II$10.99
  • Poolside Trickster Pack III$10.99
  • Iota World Splash I$10.99
  • Tourist's Step-Up III$13.99
  • Midnight Rush Skadi Booster III$14.99
  • Special + Premium Pass(231121)$19.99
  • Special+Premium Pass (240116)$19.99
  • Special+Premium Pass10 variants$19.99
  • Premium +Special Pass(260519)$19.99
  • 3rd Anniversary Step-Up III$19.99
  • Premium Pass+Special Pass(260210)$19.99
  • Premium+Special Pass(251118)$19.99
  • DanMachi Celebration Pack III$19.99
  • Tourist's Step-Up IV$22.99
  • OUTERPLANE Festival Step-UpIII$22.99
  • Poolside Trickster Pack IV$22.99
  • K's Special Ether Pack$39.99

Questions

Is Path to Nowhere free?
Path to Nowhere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OUTERPLANE free?
OUTERPLANE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Path to Nowhere or OUTERPLANE?
Path to Nowhere is rated higher. Path to Nowhere averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while OUTERPLANE averages 4.7 from 3.6K ratings.
Do Path to Nowhere or OUTERPLANE have ads?
OUTERPLANE shows ads; Path to Nowhere does not.
Which is updated more often, Path to Nowhere or OUTERPLANE?
Path to Nowhere ships an update every 2 months, and OUTERPLANE fortnightly. Most recently, Path to Nowhere was updated on September 24, 2026 and OUTERPLANE on September 22, 2026.

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