Pact or Peril has three ways to play. They share the same rules — the differences are
who you play, whether it counts for rank, and what happens if you quit.
| Single Player | Casual | Ranked | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opponents | Bots only, offline | Online players (+ bot fills) | Online players (+ bot fills) |
| Affects RP / rank? | No | No (unranked) | Yes |
| Earns gold & achievements? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks your stats? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maps | Official + your custom maps | Official + custom | Official maps only |
| Settings | Full control | Full control | Standardized — some options locked |
| Penalty for leaving | None (offline) | None | Yes — escalating bans |
A few things are true in all modes:
Pick a mode to dive in: