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The Way

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First release
May 19, 2016
Publisher
PlayWay S.A.
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Platform, Puzzle · Action, Science fiction
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Linux

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.

Also known as theway.exe

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Storyline
"The Way tells a story about a member of space explorers team, who lost his beloved one and cannot accept her death. Finding ancient writings on eternal existence during one of his last expeditions makes him come back there in search of the meaning of life itself. He will soon know that the planet has its own secrets and problems that he will need to face in order to get what he is looking for."Read more

"The Way tells a story about a member of space explorers team, who lost his beloved one and cannot accept her death. Finding ancient writings on eternal existence during one of his last expeditions makes him come back there in search of the meaning of life itself. He will soon know that the planet has its own secrets and problems that he will need to face in order to get what he is looking for."

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
May 19, 2016
PC (Microsoft Windows)
May 20, 2016
Mac
May 20, 2016
All 5 release dates
Linux
May 20, 2016
Xbox One
Aug 04, 2017
Age ratings
ESRB T
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Where to buy
Keywords
aliens, 2d, action-adventure, atmospheric, pixel art
… All 13, pixel graphics, teleportation, crowdfunding - kickstarter, crowdfunding, single-player only, puzzle platformer, crowd funded, telekinesis

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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 899 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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