Choose The Way
Choose The Way if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Way launched in 2016.
The Way vs Freedom Planet 2
The Way and Freedom Planet 2 both land in Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Way (2016) is 6 years older than Freedom Planet 2 (2022). Freedom Planet 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than The Way (79% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Freedom Planet 2
Choose Freedom Planet 2 if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.7% positive across 1,118 reviews.
Both The Way and Freedom Planet 2 sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Way |  Freedom Planet 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79% positive (429 reviews) | 95.7% positive (1,118 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Puzzling Dream | GalaxyTrail |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Way (2016) is 6 years older than Freedom Planet 2 (2022).
- Freedom Planet 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than The Way (79% positive).
- The Way is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Freedom Planet 2 (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Freedom Planet 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Way has no Deck rating yet.
The Way vs Freedom Planet 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, The Way or Freedom Planet 2?
- On Steam reviews Freedom Planet 2 scores higher (95.7% positive) than The Way (79% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Freedom Planet 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Way or Freedom Planet 2 first?
- If you want chronology, The Way (2016) came out before Freedom Planet 2 (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are The Way and Freedom Planet 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.