Steam rating
As of 16 August 2026 (four days after launch), Path of Idle: Old Gods Rising holds a Mostly Positive rating on Steam with 539 reviews. The rating is based on all reviews since the 12 August 2026 release.
What reviewers praise
Positive feedback centers on the things the game advertises:
- Loot and gear systems — the Diablo-style itemization with rarities, sets and Runewords is the most-cited strength
- Idle convenience — full-auto combat with meaningful build planning between battles
- Class variety — six classes with genuinely different roles make team-building fun
- Active development — the developer shipped three patches (1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.0.4) within days of launch, responding quickly to feedback
What players criticize
Common criticisms from reviews and community discussions:
- Pacing — some players find the early game slow (“Great Idea, Too Slow?” is one first-impression headline), though later patches buffed loot rates to a flat 300%
- Price — a notable discussion thread titled “10$ for an idle game is insanity” captures the debate over whether an idle title should cost $9.99
- Quality-of-life gaps — requests for better item filtering by class and slot, better loadout management, and clearer skill/codex information
Developer response
The developer has been responsive since launch: patch 1.0.2 removed the hated random skill-lock at Baptism, 1.0.3 removed Loot Progress and set a flat 300% drop rate, and 1.0.4 made Corrupt effects purely positive, boosted Legendary/Mythic prisoner rates and reduced Golem and Doom scaling. For the details see gear and Runewords and gameplay modes.
Verdict in context
At $8.99 during the launch window (until 26 August), the consensus is that Path of Idle delivers a surprisingly deep gear-builder for an idle game. If you like loot-driven idle RPGs such as Lootun and IdleWrecker, it is likely to appeal — the main question is whether the pacing and price match your expectations.
Player questions
What is the Steam rating for Path of Idle: Old Gods Rising?
The game holds a Mostly Positive rating on Steam — 539 reviews at the time of writing (16 August 2026), a few days after launch.
Is Path of Idle: Old Gods Rising worth buying?
Reviews are broadly positive on the gear and loot systems and the idle convenience, while common criticisms focus on pacing and the $9.99 price point for an idle game. The launch discount runs until 26 August.
What do players criticize most?
Feedback in the community centers on pacing (some find early progression slow), the price for an idle game, and UI/QoL requests such as better item filters. The developer has responded with patches 1.0.2–1.0.4.