The Pathless vs Shakedown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Shakedown
Embark on a 16-bit open-world adventure where you build a business empire. Complete missions, acquire properties, and sabotage rivals to dominate the island. Explore by land, sea, or air, uncovering secrets and engaging in arcade challenges.
- 16-bit open world exploration
- Business acquisition and management
- Mission-based gameplay
- Sabotage competitors
- Vehicle and boat traversal
- Arcade challenges and side quests
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A brand new open world adventure from the creator of Retro City Rampage DX! The entire island is up for grabs. Build your own "legitimate" corporation by completing missions, acquiring businesses, sabotaging competitors, "re-zoning" land, and shaking down shops for protection money. Explore the 16-bit open world by foot, by car, or by boat. It's filled with arcade challenges, side quests, stores to shop at, houses to burgle, civilians to interact with, and secrets to discover. Build your empire and destroy the competition... in Shakedown: Hawaii.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Shakedown at 4.9 against The Pathless's 4.3. Shakedown also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 64%) and price ($4.99 vs $9.99). 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
The Pathless costs $9.99 and Shakedown $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shakedown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of The Pathless's written reviews are positive against 92% of Shakedown's.
| Parameter | The Pathless | Shakedown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (43 ratings) | 4.9 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | 91.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #182 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3.1 GB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Annapurna Games, LLC | Vblank Entertainment Inc. |
Customer experience
The Pathless
Shakedown
Bugs and 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
Shakedown
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Pathless
No in-app purchases
Shakedown
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Pathless free?
Is Shakedown free?
Which has better reviews, The Pathless or Shakedown?
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