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Explore three realms in a turn-based 2D RPG, build a custom hero through skills and loot, and hunt the Chaos Overlord.
Released 30 May 2014
Explore Three Realms
Build a Custom Hero
Find Randomized Gear
Battlepaths is a minimalist, loot-driven old-school 2D RPG featuring neat monster hacking, an excellent loot system, and great variety in character development.
Developed by Key17 interactive · Published by Digerati









Battlepaths is a 2D RPG about growing strong enough to confront the Chaos Overlord. You travel through three realms, face their creatures, and take on smaller quests and realm-ending bosses.
Combat is turn-based. Fight monsters, learn skills, and use potions as you develop a hero suited to your preferred approach, from a durable damage dealer to a fast, agile attacker or an ability-focused character.
Character growth combines customizable development with loot hunting. Enemies drop weapons, armor, and accessories with varied bonuses; you can refine your gear, find unique items, and exchange items between characters.
The most detailed positive review enjoys experimenting with character development and optimizing gear, describing randomized drops as a steady source of progression; another reviewer says they enjoyed the game initially. Other substantive reviews criticize repetition, grinding, uneven difficulty, or the sparse story, so the supplied reactions are mixed.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 61 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |