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Path of Exile vs The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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.
You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.
| Path of Exile | The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 86/100 | 93/100 |
| Steam reviews | 1,027 | 827,090 |
| Price now | Free to play | $39.99 |
| Historic low | — | $39.99 — that's now |
| Peak players | 56,154 | 25,945 |
| Playing now | 29,792 | 16,104 |
| Released | 2013 | 2015 |
| Platforms | PC, PS4, Xbox One | PC, PS4, PS5, Series X|S, Switch, Xbox One |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play | Role playing |
| Developer | Grinding Gear Games | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Publisher | Grinding Gear Games | CD PROJEKT S.A. |
| Languages | 8 | 16 |
| DLC | 6 | 22 |
| Steam Deck | Playable | Verified |
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