The Way

You play as a space explorer who cannot accept the death of his beloved. After discovering ancient writings about eternal existence, he returns to a distant planet to search for a way to bring her back.

Explore alien environments, cross dangerous platforming sections, solve environmental puzzles, and occasionally sneak or fight hostile creatures. The planet's locations and inhabitants gradually reveal more about its history and secrets.

As you progress, new tools and abilities expand how you interact with puzzles and threats. The adventure combines observation and problem-solving with timed movement and combat challenges.

Players who enjoy The Way often praise its detailed pixel art, atmospheric music, and melancholy science-fiction story. Many also like the variety and challenge of its puzzles, though some find their goals or solutions unclear. Reviews are mixed on the platforming and controls, with repeated complaints about stiff movement and sparse checkpoints making failures frustrating.