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Path of Giants

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, Xbox One, Android, Nintendo Switch • 2020

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Quick resume

Path of Giants is a serene puzzle adventure that follows three adorable explorers as they take on an icy mountain full of trials in search of a lost treasure. Control three characters, use their teamwork, leave no one behind, and hopefully find some gold!

Global score

97/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Strategy, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Charming and relaxing puzzle gameplay
    • Well-designed cooperative mechanics
    • Accessible controls and colorblind options
    • Pleasant art style and music
    • Unlimited undo and no time pressure

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Limited story and replayability
    • Some puzzles may be too easy for veterans
    • Minor bugs reported
    • Lack of multiplayer or social features

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Leadership, Fantasy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players freely control three explorers and decide their movements and puzzle-solving order with no time limits or forced routines."

    • Competence
      3

      "Puzzles require logical thinking and planning, with increasing complexity and feedback such as undo and stuck warnings."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on solo puzzle solving at own pace without leaderboards or player versus player elements."

    • Continuation
      1

      "Some players replay for achievements and collectibles, but game length is short and sessions are often brief."

    • Cooperation
      5

      "Core mechanic requires three characters to help each other climb and activate switches to solve puzzles."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players experiment with puzzle elements and character interactions, though within predefined level designs."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No player versus player or power dynamics; interactions are cooperative and equal among characters."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Relaxing atmosphere, calming music, and charming visuals provide a pleasant escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and relaxation without pressure or obligation."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different puzzle solutions and strategies, encouraged by unlimited undo and no time limits."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Players explore new puzzle mechanics and level layouts, though environments are limited and linear."

    • Expression
      1

      "Some customization of character colors for accessibility, but limited self-expression otherwise."

    • Fantasy
      2

      "Set in a fictional snowy mountain world with cute explorers and treasure hunting, but grounded in logical puzzles."

    • Fellowship
      1

      "Game is single-player with minimal social interaction; some players appreciate community but gameplay is solo."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn new mechanics progressively."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; not designed for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "No social or emotional relationship building; interactions are limited to in-game character cooperation."

    • Leadership
      2

      "Player directs all three characters, effectively leading their coordinated actions to solve puzzles."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players progress through levels, unlock bonus content, and collect coins and achievements."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Game is praised for its relaxing pace, soothing music, and stress-free puzzle solving."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Enjoyable visuals, animations, and sound design provide pleasant sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -4

      "No social status or recognition systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

    • Story
      1

      "Simple narrative about explorers seeking treasure, but story is minimal and secondary to puzzles."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Puzzles require planning sequences and logical reasoning to coordinate character movements."

    • Thrill
      -3

      "No suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and predictable without tension or danger."

    • Value
      2

      "Generally considered good value for a short, polished puzzle game, especially on sale."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destruction; gameplay focuses on constructive puzzle solving and cooperation."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No threats or failure states; players can undo moves and retry puzzles without penalty."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026