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The Way vs Keatz: The Lonely Bird

The Way and Keatz: The Lonely Bird both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. The Way (2016) is 2 years older than Keatz: The Lonely Bird (2018). Keatz: The Lonely Bird is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than The Way (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 The Way

Choose The Way if you want an Adventure experience. The Way launched in 2016.

Choose Keatz: The Lonely Bird

Choose Keatz: The Lonely Bird if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Keatz: The Lonely Bird launched in 2018.

Both The Way and Keatz: The Lonely Bird sit in Action and Indie 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 vs Keatz: The Lonely Bird — Steam metadata comparison
The Way — Steam game coverThe WayKeatz: The Lonely Bird — Steam game coverKeatz: The Lonely Bird
Released20162018
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price14.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews79% positive (429 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPuzzling DreamAnamik Majumdar

Side by side

The Way vs Keatz: The Lonely Bird — FAQ

Should I play The Way or Keatz: The Lonely Bird first?
If you want chronology, The Way (2016) came out before Keatz: The Lonely Bird (2018). 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 Keatz: The Lonely Bird similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
The Way vs Keatz: The Lonely Bird — Verdict (2026) · imho.run