Buy Path to Ruin PC

Sub-human inmates Mallet and Barrow break free from the gulag into a vast unknown world. Guide them through hostile lands where they fight savage monsters, befriend allies, search forsaken ruins, and receive divine aid. Dark comedy mixes with deep character bonds in this tale of unwitting escape. Classic top-down RPG mechanics draw from NES and SNES eras, featuring turn-based combat and story-led exploration. A hybrid of hand-drawn and pixel art shapes the visuals, paired with a custom score tied to key moments. Fans of retro adventure RPGs get the full Day One chapter now, with free episodic updates every 6-8 months and no extra costs.

From Gulag To Glory!

Sub-human inmates Mallet and Barrow are about to unwittingly embark on an adventure that will lead them out of the gulag and into the wide-open world that they know absolutely nothing about! Help guide them through unknown territories as they battle ferocious blood-thirsty monsters, meet new friends, explore abandoned ruins, and gain assistance from the gods themselves!

Classic RPG Gameplay

Heavily inspired by classic NES/SNES top-down RPGs.

- Classic turn-based combat
- Story and exploration driven progression
- Hybrid visual style combining hand-drawn and pixel art
- Dark comedy combined with heartfelt character interactions
- Original soundtrack specifically written to fit the story and events

Unique Episodic Releases!

Play through all of "Day One: Unwitting Liberation" now! Each additional chapter will be released as free "updates" every 6 - 8 months (as development progresses). No DLC or Microtransactions! Once you buy the game, that's all you pay! We are a small development team dedicated to only this project! We are both deeply passionate about the genre, this story and its characters.