Underplayed Gems

Boundless Paths (2024)

Boundless Paths cover
Developer
Oaklin
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.7 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical, tense loop of daytime exploration and nightly defence where every choice of tower and resource sacrifice feels carefully weighed.

strategictenseproceduralexploratoryresource managementtacticalpunishingadaptable

What players say

Players enjoy the mix of tower defense with map exploration and rogue-lite unlocks, but they are split on difficulty, some find it relaxing, others call the mid-run boss a dealbreaker. Recurring complaints mention unclear mechanics like Mana, basic tower variety, and AI-generated art, while the developer gets credit for responsive updates.

Screenshots

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