Path of Exile
The free-to-play ARPG that makes other action RPGs look like tutorials — a passive tree the size of a subway map and leagues that reinvent the game every…
- 8.5score
- Single & Multimode
- 2013year
The play room
play right here, no downloadClick or press space to launch
Newsroom-built brick breaker. Difficulty is calibrated to this game score (8.5).
The free-to-play ARPG that makes other action RPGs look like tutorials — a passive tree the size of a subway map and leagues that reinvent the game every three months. Brazilian guilds run league-start races every launch. Our atlas guide covers league mechanics in order, the first ten passives for six popular builds and the currency flipping habits that fund your first Headhunter without selling a kidney.
Why we scored it 8.5
Path of Exile is a Action RPG title from Grinding Gear Games, released in 2013, and it still comes up in our editorial meetings. The 8.5 score reflects the three things we measure on every sheet: pacing in the first hours, the real cost of competing, and whether the game respects players with limited time.
The headline mode is Single & Multi. If you play on a lunch break, the brick breaker above is a fair way to feel the pacing before installing anything: difficulty follows the score, so a high-rated title asks for sharper reflexes here too.
We benchmarked Path of Exile against other Action RPG titles in our database. The list below starts with the same genre and fills up with similarly scored games when a genre is thin.
How to play here
- Move the paddleDrag the mouse or use the arrow keys.
- Launch the ballClick the stage or press space.
- Clear the coversEach brick is 10 points; your best run is stored in the browser.
Questions about Path of Exile
What genre is Path of Exile?
It is a Action RPG game. In our database it sits on the same shelf as other titles in the genre and holds a 8.5 out of 10.
Who developed Path of Exile?
The studio behind it is Grinding Gear Games, released in 2013.
Can I play without installing?
Yes. The play room on this page runs in the browser on phone or desktop, with no sign-up and no download.
What is the main mode?
The mode listed on the sheet is Single & Multi. It is the format we use when comparing session length across games.
