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The Way Home

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The Way Home

The Way Home is a Metroidvania 2D platformer where you play as a raccoon, separated from his family, who must flee from a raging forest fire. Explore the vast and beautiful woodland, find hidden secrets and collect useful items, and avoid dangerous enemies and obstacles.

Action Adventure Indie
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The Way Home is a Metroidvania 2D platformer where you play as a raccoon, separated from his family, who must flee from a raging forest fire. Explore the vast and beautiful woodland, find hidden secrets and collect useful items, and avoid dangerous enemies and obstacles. Use your agility, cunning, and special abilities to survive and escape!

Features:

  • A large and detailed map with different biomes, such as forests, lakes, caves, and mountains.
  • A variety of items and abilities to find and use, such as climbing, digging claws, booty drops, etc.
  • A dynamic fire system that spreads across the map and changes the environment.
  • A charming 2.5D art style with smooth animations and atmospheric music.
  • A story mode with cutscenes and dialogue that reveals Rocky's backstory and personality.

If you love Metroidvania games with cute animals and challenging gameplay, The Way Home is the game for you!

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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: ntel Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ @ 2.8 GHz
  • Memory: 4 MB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 240 GT or Radeon HD 6570 – 1024 MB (1 gig)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 8 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 2300 or AMD FX6120
  • Memory: 4 MB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 550 Ti or Radeon HD 6770
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Northern Lights Games
Brazilian rating
6
Steam Germany rating
6
Controller support
full
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Family Sharing
Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Structured language support (1)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Way Home free to play?
Yes, The Way Home is free to play on Steam.
What genre is The Way Home?
The Way Home is a Action, Adventure, Indie game.
Who developed The Way Home?
The Way Home was developed by Northern Lights Games and published by Northern Lights Games.
What platforms does The Way Home support?
Available on Steam for Windows.