Is The Way appropriate for children?

# The Way - Parental Guide "The Way" is a challenging sci-fi platformer with strong violent content that makes it unsuitable for children. The pixel-art style may look retro and harmless, but the gameplay involves frequent combat and death sequences. This is best suited for teens and adults who enjoy difficult, action-oriented puzzlers.

What age is The Way suitable for?

Our verdict for The Way is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Way safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Platformer

Released

2016

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, Linux, macOS

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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