Comparison

Pathbound vs I'M Dead

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

Head to head
About

Pathbound

This RPG uses your real-world runs to power your in-game hero. Explore a fantasy world, battle monsters, and collect loot by covering distance. It offers roguelite expeditions and a customizable camp.

Highlights
  • Real runs power in-game stamina
  • Explore a fantasy world
  • Battle monsters and collect loot
  • Roguelite expeditions
  • Customizable camp
  • Syncs with Apple Health
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Pathbound is an RPG where your real runs power everything. Every mile you cover in the real world becomes stamina for your hero. Spend it to explore a fantasy world, battle monsters, and bring home loot. Your first week of play is free, with the whole game open. If Pathbound makes your runs better, a subscription keeps the adventure going. Pathbound is not a step counter. Record runs right in the app, or sync finished workouts from Apple Health: outdoor runs and treadmill sessions all count. HOW IT WORKS Run anywhere: record right in Pathbound, or use any app or watch that saves to Apple Health. Claim your workout in Pathbound to earn stamina. Spend stamina on expeditions: choose your route node by node, fight monsters, trigger strange events, and decide when to push deeper or retreat with your spoils. WHAT'S WAITING • A world of seven regions, from quiet forests to obsidian peaks. • Hundreds of animated monsters to hunt, each with its own drops. • Roguelite expeditions with treasure, campfires, merchants, and boss fights. • Loot with rarities and elemental modifiers, plus a Forge to improve your favorites. • A camp to grow: garden, cauldron, workbench. • Daily and weekly quests you clear with real distance. • Towns full of characters who need your help, with shops and services that open as you pitch in. • Leaderboards and guilds full of other runners. Build a shared Outpost with your guild and chase a goal together every week. MADE FOR EVERY RUNNER A twenty-minute jog is real progress. Consistency beats speed, and the game never punishes a rest day. Whether you are on your first couch-to-5K or training for a marathon, your effort moves your hero forward. Pathbound syncs with Apple Health (HealthKit). It reads your finished workouts to power the game. If you record a run in Pathbound, you can choose to save it to Apple Health too. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pathbound.app/privacy

About

I'M Dead

Manage a village in the afterlife, recruit and train unique heroes, and explore the Nine Circles of Hell. This game blends town management with RPG elements, offering a fresh take on the afterlife with charming pixel art.

Highlights
  • Town management and village building
  • Hero recruitment and progression
  • Resource gathering and crafting
  • Exploration of Hell's circles
  • Pixel art graphics
  • Hunting Zone Swipe System
Features
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I Became a CEO... in Hell?! Life in Hell is busier than life on Earth - and somehow, even more addictive! Recruit unique heroes, build a village in Limbo, and manage everything from production to hunting. Construct buildings, craft perfumes, cook delicious food, brew healing potions, and gather resources to help your heroes grow stronger. There's always something to do in Hell! GAME FEATURES The Perfect Blend of Town Management and RPG Build and expand your village in Limbo. Design and customize your village however you like. Gather resources through production and village development to support your heroes on their hunting adventures. Recruit and Raise Unique Heroes No matter who they were in life, heroes arrive in Limbo with new appearances, classes, and rarities. Summon heroes aboard the ferry and strengthen them through skill upgrades, awakenings, and class advancements. Craft exclusive weapons and armor to create the ultimate team. Explore the Nine Circles of Hell with a Single Swipe Experience the unique Hunting Zone Swipe System! Swipe to move seamlessly between hunting areas. Challenge powerful regional bosses every three stages and earn exclusive accessories and rare crafting materials. Charming and Detailed Pixel Art Hell isn't just a place of terror. Immerse yourself in the beautifully crafted pixel-art world of Limbo, a unique afterlife realm. Heroes, monsters, and villages come to life through vibrant pixel animations. Recommended For Players Who... Love idle RPGs but want something more. Enjoy both management simulation and character progression. Are looking for an RPG with a fresh world setting. This isn't just another monster-grinding RPG. And it's more than just a cute town-building simulator. Step into the captivating afterlife world of Limbo! Start a brand-new life after death and build your very own Hell! -- "I'm Dead: hello, Limbo" includes an auto-renewable subscription product, “Mammon’s Blessing.” Subscription period: 1 month Subscription price: US$ 18.99 / month iOS subscription Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://buly.kr/5fEsVLN Official game community: https://discord.gg/4sTqDnkeZR

Screenshots

Pathbound4 screens
I'M Dead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pathbound at none against I'M Dead's shown. Pathbound also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 38%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Pathbound sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and I'M Dead sells 10 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 Pathbound against 4.7 for I'M Dead. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 108 and 47 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Pathbound's written reviews are positive against 38% of I'M Dead's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pathbound ships an update every 4 days, I'M Dead weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pathbound versus I'M Dead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPathboundI'M Dead
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (108 ratings) — better4.7 (47 ratings)
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews — better37.9% of reviews
Number of ratings108 — better47
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB467 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperPyreal Software IncNADDIC GAMES Co Ltd.

Customer experience

Pathbound

All ratings90 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive70.3%
Neutral10.8%
Negative18.9%

I'M Dead

All ratings46 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive37.9%
Neutral17.2%
Negative44.8%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pathbound

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Annual$69.991 Year
10 purchases

I'M Dead

One-time10
  • First Purchase Package$0.99
  • Step-up 1 Package$1.19
  • membership_3$4.99
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  • Starter Package$4.99
  • gluttony_pack$5.99
  • Step-up 2 Package$5.99
  • Hero Summon Package$11.99
  • Growth Package$15.49
  • Integrated Membership$18.99
  • Step-up 4 Package$34.99

Questions

Is Pathbound free?
Pathbound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is I'M Dead free?
I'M Dead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pathbound or I'M Dead?
Pathbound is rated higher. Pathbound averages 4.8 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while I'M Dead averages 4.7 from 47 ratings.
Do Pathbound or I'M Dead have ads?
I'M Dead shows ads; Pathbound does not.
Which is updated more often, Pathbound or I'M Dead?
Pathbound ships an update every 4 days, and I'M Dead weekly. Most recently, Pathbound was updated on November 8, 2026 and I'M Dead on November 9, 2026.

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