Game profile
Path of Exile 2
In this dark action role playing game, players fight through hordes of monsters and powerful bosses with a massive skill tree. Complex item systems and seasonal leagues provide nearly endless motivation.
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What kind of game this is
At its core this is RPG / Action, set in a fantasy world. Visually it is going for realism, and the overall tone stays dark throughout. The structure is guided rather than open, so you are moved along instead of dropped into a map. It rewards long uninterrupted stretches more than quick check-ins.
It is genuinely demanding, and repeated failure is part of how it is designed. The story matters and gives the mechanics a frame, without taking over. Co-op is supported, so you can bring someone along. It runs on 3 platforms. Getting in costs nothing.
What stands out
- Huge skill tree
- Complex item system
- Seasonal leagues
This fits you if
- levelling, looting and optimising a build is your kind of loop
- you want your skill measured against other people
- you can sit down for a proper long stretch without interruptions
- you want real resistance and are fine with dying a lot
- you have someone to play with
- you want to try it without spending anything
Look elsewhere if
- you want to relax and not be punished for mistakes
- you want a game with a clear ending you can reach
- you only ever get short bursts of play time
- you want something light and easy going
How long is Path of Exile 2?
This one has no finish line. It is built to be played for years, in whatever rhythm suits you.
How the rating ranks
Critics settled on 87 out of 100, which puts it above 71 percent of the 1276 games here and at rank 333 overall. That is mid-table for this database. Not a standout at the top, but solidly rated.
For comparison, RPG averages 82 points across the database, so this one sits 5 points above its own genre. The figure rests on 219 collected ratings.
Released in 2024 and 2 years old. Recent enough to look and run modern, old enough to be patched and often discounted.
The facts
- Release year
- 2024
- Genres
- RPG, Action
- Playtime
- Endless game
- Difficulty
- Demanding, punishing
- Story weight
- Present and relevant
- Play with
- Solo, Co-op
- Setting
- Fantasy
- Visual style
- Realistic
- Price bracket
- Free-to-play
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation, Xbox
- Critic rating
- 87 / 100
Direct comparison
| Genres | Release year | Playtime | Critic rating | Price bracket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Path of Exile 2 | 2024 | Endless game | 87 | Free-to-play |
| Mistfall Hunter | 2026 | Endless game | 70 | Free-to-play |
| Throne and Liberty | 2023 | Endless game | 74 | Free-to-play |
| Nioh 2 | 2020 | approx. 45 hrs. | 84 | Mid price |
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- 78/100 Path of Exile Shared: RPG, Action, Fantasy
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