The Way vs Pathway
Both The Way and Pathway share Pixel Graphics, 2D and Singleplayer — so which one deserves your time? It is a dead heat: 2 metrics each.
The Way
Pathway| Metric | The Way | Pathway | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.39 | ★ 3.33 | The Way by 0.06 (2%) |
| Metacritic | 67 | 68 | Pathway by 1 (1%) |
| Catalog popularity | 668 adds | 1,068 adds | Pathway by 400 (60%) |
| Avg. playtime | 4h | 3h | The Way is longer |
| Platform families | 3 | 2 | The Way |
| Release year | 2016 | 2019 | Pathway is newer by 3 yr |
Platform exclusives
- The Way only: Xbox
Verdict
The data splits evenly. Both lean on Pixel Graphics, 2D and Singleplayer, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.