PATH FINDER

Find the shortest path. Beat your best.

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Why Path Finder Is So Hard to Put Down

Every Path Finder level shows you exactly how far off "perfect" you were the moment you finish it โ€” your moves versus the proven shortest route. That one comparison is what keeps a puzzle game addictive: it's never "you lost," it's "you used 3 extra moves," which reads as solvable, not punishing. Chaining Perfect Path clears builds a streak multiplier that resets the instant you take a detour, so every level becomes a small, immediate bet on your own planning.

Path Finder FAQ

Is Path Finder free to play?

Yes. Path Finder is completely free to play in your browser on Game CMB, with no purchase, subscription, or account required.

Do I need to download anything to play Path Finder?

No. Path Finder runs entirely in your browser. Open the page and tap Play โ€” there is nothing to install on desktop or mobile.

How do I play Path Finder?

Guide the glowing orb from the Start tile to the Exit tile using the arrow keys, WASD, taps on an adjacent tile, or swipes on mobile. Every level tracks the true shortest possible route, so fewer moves means a higher score.

How are levels generated?

Every level is generated from a numeric seed using a maze algorithm that is verified solvable before it is ever shown to you โ€” Path Finder never hands you an impossible board.

What does "Perfect Path" mean?

A Perfect Path means you reached the exit in the exact minimum number of moves possible for that level, calculated with a real shortest-path search. Perfect clears build a streak bonus the longer you keep them going.

What is the Daily Challenge?

Daily Challenge gives every player worldwide the exact same maze for that calendar day, so your result is a fair, apples-to-apples comparison against everyone else on that day's leaderboard.

What is Endless Run mode?

Endless Run is the main mode: levels get larger and denser the further you go, your score accumulates level after level, and you choose when to bank it by ending the run.

How does scoring work in Path Finder?

Your score per level is based on how close your move count is to the proven optimal path and how quickly you solved it, with a bonus for Perfect Path clears and an extra bonus for consecutive Perfect streaks.

Is there a leaderboard in Path Finder?

Yes. Every submitted score is independently recalculated on the server from your actual recorded path, so a client-side number can never be faked onto the leaderboard.

Do I need an account to save my score?

No. You only need to enter a nickname when you want your score to appear on the leaderboard โ€” no email, password, or sign-up required.

Can I play Path Finder on my phone?

Yes. Path Finder is fully responsive with swipe and tap controls, and plays the same way on desktop with a mouse or keyboard.

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