Pathway (2019)

Journey back to 1936, a world teetering on the brink of war, as Nazi influence casts a dark shadow across Europe and the Middle East. Whispers of clandestine excavations, unearthed artifacts, and unsettling occult rituals abound, setting the stage for a thrilling pulp-adventure. Assembling a band of intrepid adventurers, you'll traverse the arid landscapes of Northern Africa, delving into hidden bunkers and ancient temples. Your mission: to uncover their secrets and secure lost treasures before they fall into the wrong hands. Pathway is a turn-based strategy game that offers fast-paced, accessible squad skirmishes, immersing you in an early 20th-century setting. Utilize cover, outmaneuver your opponents, and unleash your team's unique abilities to seize victory in dynamic combat. This free "Adventurers Wanted" update breathes new life into Pathway, introducing a challenging Hardcore Mode where every decision counts. In this unforgiving mode, adventures unfold in a continuous sequence, with all progress and character progression carrying over. Should a team member fall, they are lost forever, demanding careful resource management and strategic planning. Beyond this punishing new challenge, the update enriches the tactical experience with 18 new unlockable character abilities, refined AI, and a more rewarding loot system. Players can now explore new combat arenas, encounter more diverse story events, and enjoy the game in Chinese and Japanese, all contributing to Pathway's compelling replayability and its place among Chucklefish's standout titles.