Path of Exile is a free-to-play action role-playing video game developed and published by Grinding Gear Games. It was first released for Microsoft Windows in 2013 and later for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and macOS. The game takes place in a dark fantasy world called Wraeclast, where players take on the role of a character who has been exiled to the island continent. The player must explore various areas of the continent, fighting monsters and completing quests along the way. As the player progresses, they can gain experience points and level up, improving their skills and abilities.

Path of Exile has a complex skill system that allows players to customize their characters in a variety of ways. The skill system is based on skill gems that can be slotted into equipment, allowing players to gain new abilities and modify existing ones. The game also has an extensive passive skill tree that allows players to further customize their characters by choosing from a large number of passive skills.

In addition to the main game, there are also several expansion packs and leagues that add new content and features to the game. These expansions and leagues can introduce new storylines, characters, items, and gameplay mechanics. Path of Exile is known for its challenging gameplay, deep customization options, and complex game mechanics. It has a large and dedicated player base and is considered one of the best action RPGs available today.