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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | Zifei Wu |
| Headquarters | , China |
Key people | Zifei Wu (Founder) |
| Products | |
| Website | patheagames.com |
Pathea Games is a Chinese independent video game developer and publisher based in Chongqing, China. It was founded in 2010 by Zifei Wu, who also serves as the creative director.[1]
The company is best known for its farm life sim role-playing games, My Time at Portia (2019) and My Time at Sandrock (2023).
History
[edit]Pathea Games was founded by newcomer entrepreneur Zifei Wu, who had no experience with startup businesses. He admitted, "I didn't know how to run a company, hire people, or even manage a team to create a good game. I just thought that if I made a fun game on Steam, it would be a huge success." Their first released game was regarded a failure, and instead of rushing to put out another one, he assessed its issues, including marketing. They found greater success with My Time at Portia, which subsequently led to its sequel, My Time at Sandrock, in 2023.[2]
In mid-2023, it was revealed of their upcoming open-world action RPG The God Slayer, marketed as part of Sony Interactive Entertainment's China Hero Project. Unlike their previous games, it is their first triple-A which features elemental combat and an Eastern-inspired backdrop. Set in the Zhou Kingdom, players control Cheng, a young Elemancer who witnessed his family brutally murdered by the Celestials. He embarks on a quest for vengeance and to help save his people. The God Slayer is anticipated to be released in late 2027.[3][4]
On September 17, 2024, Pathea announced the third installment of My Time series, where a Kickstarter was launched on September 24 to help fund the project.[5] Due to the positive reception surrounding the second game's multiplayer mode, it will be included in the third. It will also feature a cooperative mode, where up to four players can join.[1]
Games developed
[edit]| Year | Title | Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Planet Explorers[6] | Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux |
| 2019 | My Time at Portia | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S |
| 2020 | Ever Forward | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows |
| 2023 | My Time at Sandrock | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S |
| Let's School[7] | Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | |
| 2027 | My Time at Evershine | Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S |
| The God Slayer | Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S |
References
[edit]- 1 2 Madnani, Mikhail (December 4, 2025). "The God Slayer Interview: Pathea Games' Zifei Wu on Martial Arts Film Inspirations, Open-World Combat, Music, Switch 2, and More". RPG Site. Archived from the original on December 5, 2025. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ Chen, Yuting; Chen, Yingzhu (December 22, 2024). "Pathea Games' Journey from Skepticism to Global Recognition". iChongqing. Archived from the original on November 28, 2025. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ Williams, Demi (December 4, 2025). "Sony Reveals New Steampunk Fantasy RPG The God Slayer for PS5, Xbox, and PC as Part of the Company's China Hero Project". TechRadar. Archived from the original on December 4, 2025. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ Palumbo, Alessio (December 3, 2025). "The God Slayer: New Open-World RPG Details, Release Window & Developer Deep Dive". Wccftech. Archived from the original on December 4, 2025. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ Zerbinatto, Murillo (September 17, 2024). "My Time at Evershine Announced, Seeking Funding from Kickstarter". Game Rant. Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Planet Explorers Early Access Review". PC Gamer. July 3, 2014. Archived from the original on May 10, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ Bellingham, Hope (July 7, 2023). "This Management Sim Proves You Don't Need to Be a Good Headmaster to Run a School, and It Could be Steam's Next Gem". GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on July 10, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2026.