The Deadly Path

Hey Penitents, The gods are watching — and so is something… older. We’re excited to announce that The Deadly Path is part of Lovecraftian Days 2025, a celebration of strange horrors, unknowable forces, and darkly atmospheric games inspired by cosmic dread. If …

Hey Penitents, The Deadly Path has officially launched, and we are beyond grateful for your support! Whether you’ve been offering tributes, barely scraping through raids, or discovering new ways to (inevitably) perish, thank you for joining us on this cursed j…

Hey, Penitents. The wait is over – The Deadly Path is officially OUT NOW! Step into a grim world of vengeful gods, desperate survival, and unrelenting raids - where every decision might be your last, and most roads lead to ruin (or worse, bureaucracy). 👉 Play…

Greetings, Penitents! We’ve just stepped into the spotlight — The Deadly Path was featured in the Future Games Show, and we’re thrilled to finally share our brand new extended trailer with you! This trailer offers a deeper glimpse into the grim world that awai…

Nothing does a videogame more justice than a trailer. I could sit and explain the ins and outs of a complex and addictive roguelike strategy bonanza to you all day, but just seeing it in action instantly tells you how it works. This is true of The Deadly Path …

Greetings, Penitents. Just when you thought you’d met the worst of them, the underworld has seen fit to introduce even more of it’s charmingly dreadful divine patrons. Whether you’re forging a path of glory or simply trying not to perish horribly, these gods a…

Greetings, Penitents! The gods are a truly charming bunch, aren’t they? Nothing quite like a pantheon composed of a walking biohazard, an overworked blacksmith of destruction, an existentially hungry void, and a giant corpse-eating fly to really set the mood. …

Greetings, Penitents! The time has come - the gods have decreed the official release date for The Deadly Path! We’re thrilled to finally share when you’ll be able to step into the underworld and begin your journey toward ascension. Mark Your Calendars… The Dea…

Greetings, Penitents! We have exciting news - the gods have spoken, and The Deadly Path will be part of Steam Next Fest, running from February 24th to March 3rd! This is an incredible opportunity for new players to descend into the underworld and for returning…

Greetings, Penitents! First, we want to extend a massive thank you to everyone who has played The Deadly Path demo and shared their feedback. Your thoughts, suggestions, and experiences have been invaluable in helping us refine the game. We’re always looking t…

Greetings, Penitents! Welcome to the second instalment of The Deadly Path tutorial series. Suppose you’ve just completed the tutorial or are starting your first unguided run. In that case, this guide will walk you through the essential mechanics and gameplay e…

Greetings, Penitents! The gods have spoken, and your journey into the dark, strategic depths of The Deadly Path begins here. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or new to roguelike adventures, this guide will prepare you to take your first steps as a Penitent…

If you love punishing strategy games, the challenge of learning from death that the best roguelikes bring to the table, and the idea of appeasing Lovecraftian gods, The Deadly Path is a game you'll want to try. Inspired by card-based management sim Cultist Sim…

Greetings, Penitents! The wait is over - the gods have decreed that The Deadly Path demo is now live! This is your chance to descend into the underworld, prove your worth, and experience the dark depths of this roguelike strategy videogame. What’s in the Demo?…

Greetings, Penitents! The gods have spoken, and we’re thrilled to announce that a brand-new demo for The Deadly Path will be available to play starting January 17th! This is your chance to delve into the dark, strategic depths and prove your worth. In this bra…

Greetings, Custodians! 🩸 The gods have spoken, and the time has come for you to prove your worth. We are thrilled to announce that on October 17th, The Deadly Path will open its gates for another Discord playtest, and for the FIRST time, you’ll get to serve t…

Thank You for Joining Us at Gamescom 2024! We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to check out The Deadly Path at Gamescom 2024 (especially our personal friend, the baby bat)! Your enthusiasm and support mean the world to us, and it was …

Hello Sacrifices! While The Deadly Path can be a cruel game, we thought we would show kindness to those of you who are unable to attend Gamescom but giving you the opportunity to play the same build we have on the show floor via the PlayTest functionality. Sim…

Take a look at the newest god spotlight from The Deadly Path; will you pledge allegiance to... Plain Text Version: The Maw A barbaric and highly omnivorous being, The Maw had to be taught to restrain itself by the Mother Of Tears during its early evolution. It…