Pathless Returns to iOS via App Store

The action-adventure title, The Pathless, originally an Apple Arcade and console exclusive, returns to iOS as a standalone release! Previously removed from Apple Arcade, this archery-focused exploration game is now available on mobile without a subscription.

Explore a vast open world and engage in precise archery combat. Created by the team behind Abzû, The Pathless offers a minimalist yet richly detailed experience. Players assume the role of a hunter, tasked with lifting a curse from the island using mystical abilities and their bow and arrow.

We highly recommend The Pathless, previously praising its compelling gameplay. Its standalone iOS release is a welcome return.

While some Apple Arcade games disappear after leaving the service, The Pathless's journey highlights a potential positive outcome. Initially intended as a console exclusive, its Apple Arcade debut garnered enough positive attention to warrant this standalone mobile release.

If The Pathless doesn't quite hit the mark, explore our weekly "top five new mobile games" list or our ever-expanding "best mobile games of 2024" compilation for more gaming options.