The Deadly Path

The Deadly Path is a building-management and roguelike real-time strategy game set in a fantasy underworld. You play as the Custodian, trapped with the gods of the Dread Pantheon and tasked with helping them ascend so you can escape. You gather materials, build and defend a dungeon, manage its servants and meet each deity’s demands while expanding your dark empire.

The Dread Pantheon

The Dread Deities each have their own gameplay quirks, perks and victory conditions. You demonstrate your devotion through upgrades and sacrificial rituals, and forge a powerful Idol to appease each deity as you prepare for its ascension. The Pantheon is also pursuing revenge, and your progress helps advance that quest.

Build and defend

You excavate Entombed Tiles to expand your base, then construct buildings, boneyards and fabricators to increase your stockpiles. Your servant army defends the Dread domain from attackers and other unseen threats, while you manage its many dutiful but rancid minions.

Advance through the Ages

As you progress through the Ages, you unlock new tiles, loot, minions and possibilities. You can also gain the aid of the Custodians and wield Charms. The game’s loop is easy to pick up but difficult to master, as the gods make survival a challenge.