Exanima vs Path of Exile 2
Exanima is a horror roguelike game from Bare Mettle Entertainment (2015) while Path of Exile 2 is an action-RPG horror game from Grinding Gear Games (2024).
What each one is
Steam files Exanima under Horror and Roguelike. In contrast, it files Path of Exile 2 under Action-RPG and Horror.
Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.
Path 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.
At a glance
| Exanima | Path of Exile 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| GamingPickz Score | 6.9/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Steam rating | Very Positive (80%, 13,896) | Mostly Positive (75%, 224,979) |
| Critic aggregate | No aggregate | No aggregate |
| Price | $14.99 | $29.99 |
| Install size | 10 GB | 100 GB |
| Steam Deck | playable | playable |
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Developer | Bare Mettle Entertainment | Grinding Gear Games |
Prices and Steam ratings are read live and move over time.
Exanima vs Path of Exile 2, point by point
Each facet side by side. A round is marked won only where a figure settles it; feel and "which is better" carry no mark, because no number we hold decides them.
Genre and premise
ExanimaHorror roguelike gamePath of Exile 2Action-RPG horror gameWhat each is filed as. Each game describes itself in full above; we do not judge a premise.
How it plays
ExanimaPhysics, RPG, Dark FantasyPath of Exile 2Action RPG, Hack and Slash, RPGThe tags players apply most, in order of votes. A read on feel, not a verdict.
Reception
ExanimaScore 6.9 · 80% on SteamPath of Exile 2 ✓Score 7.2 · 75% on SteamThe GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment, critics and popularity, computed the same way for every game.
Content and scale
Exanima13,896 reviews · 10 GBPath of Exile 2224,979 reviews · 9 add-ons · 100 GBReach and footprint, not quality: more reviews or a bigger install is not a better game.
Price
Exanima ✓$14.99Path of Exile 2$29.99Read live from Steam and subject to change.
On a Steam Deck
ExanimaPlayablePath of Exile 2PlayableValve's own Deck compatibility rating.
Across the rounds a number can settle, it is level at 1 each. Which one is "better" is the part no figure decides, so we leave it to what you want from the two.
The two on the grid
Compare the whole catalogueExanima and Path of Exile 2 on the axes the GamingPickz Score is built from, on the full 0 to 100 scale so each dot is its real position. Change either axis to compare them on any measure.
2 games have both
Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
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How positions are decided
No paid placement, no favouritism, live third-party data
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- A position is not an endorsement. It says how a game was received and what it costs, not that we recommend it. Where we do recommend something, it carries a written review with a name on it.
- Fetched from live third-party data. Player sentiment from Steam, critic aggregates as published on store pages, prices checked hourly, attention from Wikipedia. Each figure carries its source and the date it was read, and we do not adjust any of them.
Which to pick, by what you want
- The higher-rated of the two: Path of Exile 2 (GamingPickz Score 7.2)
- The cheaper right now: Exanima ($14.99)
- Lighter on storage: Exanima (10 GB)
- The safer bet by weight of reviews: Path of Exile 2 (224,979 reviews)
What they have in common
Both are tagged by Steam players with:
RPGDark FantasyDungeon CrawlerAdventureIsometricActionEarly AccessSouls-like
Where they differ
PhysicsMedievalDifficultSingleplayerAtmosphericIndie
Action RPGHack and SlashMMORPGLootMultiplayerOnline Co-Op
Tags players apply to one game and not the other.
Difficulty and who each is for
By the tags players apply, Exanima is demanding, for players who want a challenge. Path of Exile 2 is demanding, for players who want a challenge.
System requirements, side by side
| Exanima | Path of Exile 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum GPU | — | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 (3GB) |
| Minimum CPU | — | Intel® Core™ i7-7700 |
| Minimum RAM | — | 8 GB |
| Install size | 10 GB | 100 GB |
Can your PC run them? Check each against your own kit: Exanima · Path of Exile 2.
Accessibility features
Steam store pages declare 0 accessibility features for Exanima and 1 for Path of Exile 2. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
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Common questions
How different are Exanima and Path of Exile 2 in scope?
Exanima has drawn 13,896 Steam reviews and installs in 10 GB. Path of Exile 2 has drawn 224,979 Steam reviews, ships 9 add-ons and installs in 100 GB.
Is Exanima or Path of Exile 2 better?
By the GamingPickz Score, Path of Exile 2 rates higher (7.2 to 6.9). That is a composite of player sentiment, the critic aggregate and popularity, not our taste. "Better" also depends on price, length and platform, which the table above lays out.
Which is cheaper, Exanima or Path of Exile 2?
Exanima is cheaper right now at $14.99, against $29.99. Prices move, so this is read live from Steam and can change.
Do you rank one above the other for a fee?
No. Neither game, nor anyone else, pays for placement or a verdict here. The order and every figure come out of the same public data the rest of the site uses.
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How we compare, and what we will not do
The GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment (adjusted for sample size), the critic aggregate and popularity, computed by the same code every ranked list on this site uses. The Steam rating label is Valve's own, reconstructed from the positive percentage and review count. Prices are read live. We do not write an opinion of which game is "better": we report the numbers and say which wins each measurable question above.