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A Way Out

Split-screen co-op adventure about two prisoners escaping together

Hazelight Studios · Published by Electronic Arts · Released Jun 18, 2020

ActionAdventureIndie

Third-party account required DRM declared on Steam

Reviews
Very Positive
87% of 84K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
86% of 433 in 30 days
Players
202
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 years ago
Jan 11, 2024
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 650Ti
8 GB RAM · 25 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 78/100 (critic reviews)

What is A Way Out?

A two-player, third-person action-adventure built around local or online split-screen co-op. Each player controls one of two prisoners, Leo and Vincent, as they work together to escape through puzzles, stealth, fights, chases, driving, and other story-led activities.

For you if...

  • +you want a story-driven game built only for two
  • +you enjoy split-screen teamwork, puzzles, and varied action
  • +you prefer cinematic crime stories with emotional turns

Not for you if...

  • −you need a game you can play alone
  • −you dislike cinematic games with simple gameplay sections

What players say

87% of 83,930 reviews are positive · 86% of 433 in the last 30 days

Players praise the two-player split-screen design, varied cooperative activities, and a cinematic story whose final chapter has a strong impact. The most common complaint is the required EA app and account, which some players say prevent launching or connecting; others find the controls clunky, the gameplay too simple, or the ending disappointing.

Players over time

▼ -55% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 745 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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Sep 24, 2026334
Sep 23, 2026255
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Sep 22, 2026354
Sep 21, 2026745

Screenshots and trailer

A Way Out screenshot 1

A Way Out system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 650Ti, 8 GB RAM, 25 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 64-bit, 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit
Processor
Intel core i3-2100T @ 2.5GHz/AMD FX 6100, or better
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650Ti 2GB, AMD Radeon HD 7750 2GB
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
25 GB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 7 64-bit, 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i5 3570K; AMD Ryzen 3 1300x or equivalent
Graphics
Nvidia GTX 960; AMD R9 290 or equivalent
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
25 GB available space

Does A Way Out have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online and split-screen. There is no single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does A Way Out run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • First time setup requires active internet connection

PC version details

DRM
EA on-line activation and Origin client software installation and background use required.
Third-party account
EA Account (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
14
Steam features
Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian.

Does A Way Out use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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