Choose The Way
Choose The Way if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Way launched in 2016.
The Way vs Purple Heart
The Way and Purple Heart both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Way (2016) is 1 year older than Purple Heart (2017). The Way scores higher on Steam reviews (79% positive) than Purple Heart (26.9% 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 Purple Heart
Choose Purple Heart if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Purple Heart launched in 2017.
Both The Way and Purple Heart sit in 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 |  Purple Heart | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79% positive (429 reviews) | 26.9% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Puzzling Dream | Artalasky |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Way (2016) is 1 year older than Purple Heart (2017).
- The Way scores higher on Steam reviews (79% positive) than Purple Heart (26.9% positive).
- The Way is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Purple Heart (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
The Way vs Purple Heart — FAQ
- Should I play The Way or Purple Heart first?
- If you want chronology, The Way (2016) came out before Purple Heart (2017). 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 Purple Heart similar?
- They overlap on 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.