Pathless Woods

Platform(s): PC
Genre: Action/Adventure
Publisher: Spiral Up Games
Developer: Aniya Games Studio
Release Date: 2023

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'Pathless Woods' Publishing Picked Up By Spiral Up Games - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 8, 2023 @ 11:50 a.m. PST

Pathless Woods is a sandbox-style game that features exploration, construction, and farming.

You have stumbled upon a sealed land by a twist of fate. While everything appears refreshing and bright, a mysterious breath lurks around. This place, shrouded in an unknown fog, is known as the Pathless Woods. Embrace the challenges from various biomes such as mysterious ruins, dangerous beasts, and the evil Jaer cultists who post a threat on everyone. Explore the world and find your way to survive while fending off dangers by working with the surroundings, utilizing resources, and building networks with locals.

Build a dream homeland and settle down? Of course, you can!

Unlock the ancient seal to finally free yourself? If you want it, you got it!

Dive into this cute sandbox game where you get to explore a colorful world, construct your homestead from scratch, farm your own organic food, freely roam a magical land while discovering its secrets, and, most of all, relax and escape from reality for a little while to discover that:

There is a pleasure in the pathless woods,
There is a rapture on the lonely shore,
There is society where none intrudes, (…)

Embrace the challenges of various biomes, dangerous beasts, and the evil Jaer cultists who pose a threat to everyone. Explore the world and find a way to survive while fending off danger by working with the surroundings, utilizing resources, and building networks with locals. Want to build a dream home and settle down? Or maybe unlock the ancient seal to finally free yourself? Anything and everything is possible in this poetic world.


In a market crowded with similar genre games, Pathless Woods sets itself apart by immersing players in the cultural and architectural heritage of old China. The game offers a unique and authentic experience, where players can construct various structures, ranging from simple buildings and bridges to elaborate structures, all inspired by ancient Chinese design. Additionally, players can cultivate vegetables using traditional Chinese farming methods and prepare delicious Chinese-style dishes.

“Following the successful launch of Wandering Sword’s demo - which was one of the top most wish-listed games in February’s Steam Next Fest - Spiral Up is excited to unveil what Pathless Woods has in store for gamers. There is so much you can do in the game, and any fan of the sandbox survival genre should not miss Pathless Woods!” said Spiral Up Games CEO Aldric Chang.

Pathless Woods is coming to Steam Early Access in 2023 and will remain so for about one year, but it can be subject to a variety of factors as development continues.

“The current version contains survival, building, farming, and companionship; a main quest route; part of creatures and monsters, and a boss mission. We know that bugs will appear (and we rely on feedback from players), and our goal is to bring you a really fun and great game, so we'll take any issues that come up in the Early Access seriously and deal with them.”

“We have setup a lot of gameplay and features for the Early Access version, but there are still many features and function are still under development. In the complete version, more and better content will be introduced, and of course, we will also fix and adjust the problems that find out in the Early Access.”

Key Features:

  • Step into the Heart of Ancient China: Immerse yourself in the rich cultural and architectural heritage of China, as the game offers a unique and authentic experience of this fascinating civilization.
  • Build Your Own Masterpieces: Put your crafting skills to the test and construct a variety of structures that embody the essence of ancient Chinese architecture. From traditional wooden houses to magnificent bridges, grandiose pavilions, ornate temples, and even towering pagodas,  - the possibilities are endless!
  • Farming The Chinese Way: Grow crops using traditional Chinese farming techniques by controlling water irrigation, fertilizers and the temperature. Harvest the fresh produce and savor the delicious flavors of Chinese-style cuisine.
  • Survive the Wilderness: Gather resources through logging, mining, and foraging to create your essential tools. Brave the rugged wilderness and challenge yourself to survive against the elements and dangers that surround you. Keep your body and mind healthy by staying nourished, hydrated, and maintaining a stable temperature and sanity.
  • Discover the Unknown: Each new game presents a magnificent and mysterious world with different biomes for you to explore. Marvel at the stunning landscapes and interact with friendly NPCs as you uncover the secrets of the ruins. Will you discover hidden treasures and make unexpected discoveries along the way? The adventure awaits!
  • Constant Threats: Brace yourself for the constant threat posed by the malicious Jaer cultists, who will stop at nothing to disturb your peace and pillage your resources. Stay vigilant and defend yourself and your allies from their relentless attacks, safeguarding your land and preserving your way of life.

Pathless Woods is in development for PC (Steam), scheduled for 2023.


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