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Path of Exile vs Path of Exile 2
Side by side on what we actually measure: scores and review counts from Steam, price against the lowest we've ever recorded, and peak concurrent players from our own hourly sampling.
Path of ExileYou are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.
Path of Exile 2Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading.
| Path of Exile | Path of Exile 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 86/100 | — |
| Steam reviews | 1,027 | 167,266 |
| Price now | Free | $29.99 |
| Historic low | — | $29.99 — that's now |
| Peak players | 56,154 | 27,787 |
| Playing now | 25,882 | 18,480 |
| Released | 2013 | 2024 |
| Platforms | PC, PS4, Xbox One | PC, PS5, Series X|S |
| Genres | Dark fantasy, Hack and slash, Action role-playing game | Dark fantasy, Action role-playing game |
| Developer | Grinding Gear Games | Grinding Gear Games |
| Publisher | Grinding Gear Games | Grinding Gear Games |
| Languages | 8 | 8 |
| DLC | 6 | 9 |
| Steam Deck | Playable | Playable |
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Steam price for the United States, in dollars, tax excluded.