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The Way

Developed by Puzzling Dream · Published by PlayWay S.A., Ultimate Games S.A.

ActionAdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseMay 20, 2016 Price$1.04 Metacritic67/100 Steam reviews893

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$1.04
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic67/100
Steam reviews893
Languages8
Achievements29
DLC1

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Puzzling Dream, published by PlayWay S.A. — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 83% positive of 1,265
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Player-voted tags:AdventureIndieActionPixel GraphicsPlatformerPuzzle-Platformer2DSci-fiRetroSingleplayerSide ScrollerAtmospheric

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Way.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP SP3 / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 2048 MB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 8600GT
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Supported languages (8)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainPolishRussianUkrainian

The Way FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is The Way?

Steam classifies The Way as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Puzzling Dream. Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.

How much does The Way cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The Way at $1.04. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The Way single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Way: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is The Way on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Way for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is The Way out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 20, 2016.

What platforms is The Way on?

The Way is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is The Way single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Way cost?

Steam lists it at $1.04.

Does The Way have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 29 achievements for The Way.

What is The Way's Metacritic score?

The Way has a Metacritic score of 67/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made The Way?

The Way is developed by Puzzling Dream and published by PlayWay S.A., Ultimate Games S.A..

Where to get The Way

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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