AWAY: Journey to the Unexpected

First-person action adventure built around recruiting allies with different powers

Aurelien Regard Games · Published by Dear Villagers · Released Feb 13, 2019

Reviews: Mixed; 58% of 72
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Oct 10, 2025
Minimum PC: with DX10 (shader model 4…; 8 GB RAM · 5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is AWAY: Journey to the Unexpected?

A single-player adventure with light roguelite elements, set in a neighborhood where 2D characters inhabit 3D environments. You play a child investigating your parents' disappearance, exploring, talking to characters, fighting monsters with a wooden stick, and temporarily controlling allies to use their attacks.

For you if...

+you enjoy short adventures with a playful tone

Not for you if...

−you dislike repeating areas to unlock further progress

What players say

58% of 72 reviews are positive

Players praise the visual style and character designs. Common complaints focus on awkward, unsatisfying melee combat and shallow gameplay.

Screenshots and trailer

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AWAY: Journey to the Unexpected system requirements

Minimum: with DX10 (shader model 4…, 8 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7+
Processor: 2.4GHZ Dual Core Processor Or Higher
Graphics: Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 5 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does AWAY: Journey to the Unexpected have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does AWAY: Journey to the Unexpected run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 16
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese.

Does AWAY: Journey to the Unexpected 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam