The Way
A sci-fi puzzle platformer inspired by old-school cinematic adventures
Puzzling Dream · Published by PlayWay S.A., Ultimate Games S.A. · Released May 20, 2016
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 82% of 955
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 8 years ago
- Feb 16, 2018
Metacritic: 67/100 (critic reviews)
What is The Way?
The Way is a single-player, side-scrolling adventure set on an alien planet. You explore, solve puzzles, and navigate platforming sections as a space explorer seeking to revive a lost loved one.
For you if...
- +you enjoy slower puzzles that reward observation and patience
Not for you if...
- −you want forgiving platforming without strict timing demands
What players say
82% of 955 reviews are positive
Players praise the pixel art, music, and puzzle variety. Common complaints concern awkward controls and sparse checkpoints that force players to repeat stretches of hazards.
Screenshots and trailer
The Way system requirements
Minimum: 8600GT, 2 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run The Way?
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- OS
- Windows XP SP3 / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
- Processor
- Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent
- Graphics
- GeForce 8600GT
- Memory
- 2048 MB RAM
- Storage
- 1 GB available space
Does The Way have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does The Way run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 29
- Steam features
- Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Languages
- Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian.
Does The Way 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 Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- Adventure
- Action
- Indie
- Pixel Graphics
- Platformer
- Puzzle Platformer
- Sci-fi
- 2D
- Retro
- Singleplayer
- Side Scroller
- Atmospheric
- Puzzle
- Story Rich
- Difficult
- Family Friendly
Recent updates
- Feb 16, 2018 · Steam Trading Cards now available!
- Apr 27, 2017 · The Way 1.07b - mac and linux fix
- Apr 27, 2017 · The Way 1.07b - mac and linux fix
- Apr 21, 2017 · The Way 1.07 - bug fixes and changes in the final level
- Apr 21, 2017 · The Way 1.07 - bug fixes and changes in the final level
1 DLC available.
