In “A Way Out” you break out of prison together. It is considered one of the best co-op games on Steam and has 86% positive ratings. The game is currently 80% off, so you can get it for 6 € now.
In A Way Out you play as two brothers who are stuck in prison and are planning a risky escape. The game is an action game in third-person perspective that you play co-op with another person. A Way Out places great emphasis on telling an exciting story full of emotions.
The game is playable on the Steam Deck but requires some extra effort for interaction or configuration.
Here you can see a gameplay trailer for A Way Out:
Work together to escape successfully
What does the gameplay look like in A Way Out? A Way Out strongly focuses on the story and tells the tale of two brothers through many cutscenes. It is described by some players in reviews as a kind of interactive movie that captivates them emotionally.
There are frequent quick-time events where you need to react quickly and potentially fight against other inmates.
As the game progresses, there are more and more different scenarios and gameplay aspects to discover: Sneak past guards in a good stealth manner or think of suitable strategies for how to smuggle an item past the watchful eyes of your guards.
The game also offers you a spectacular chase where one player drives while the other shoots at the pursuers.
Continually decide how to proceed best to successfully execute your escape. Because: Your decisions have consequences for the further progress of the game.
Co-op is emphasized in the game: You cannot play A Way Out alone. You also play in split-screen and can always see what the other is doing.
The game also supports the “Remote Play Together” feature on Steam. So only one of you needs to buy the game and can share it with the other.
If you’re still unsure whether A Way Out is the right game for you, you can find a detailed opinion article from MeinMMO editor Max Handwerk about the co-op game here.
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How do players evaluate A Way Out? The game performs very well on Steam. Of the total of 26,415 reviews, 86% are positive (as of: 31.01.2023, via Steam).
Players praise the game in reviews primarily for its emotional, gripping story. Especially the ending has left a lasting impression on many. Additionally, users find the co-op to be very enjoyable:
- [ΠΞΟ]Dragonary: “Great co-op game that makes you think at the end and gets a bit emotional. I can absolutely recommend it! Unfortunately, the playtime is a bit short”.
- ÐΞŁΞТΞÐ: “The most emotional game in my opinion. Brilliant story. Great graphics. Flawless gameplay. Just genius, a must-have”.
- EineWieAlaska: “One of the most fantastic co-op games I have played so far. It is definitely worth checking out. Important to know, this game only works in multiplayer. So you should find a friend beforehand with whom you want to spend some hours in this game. Here, only one of the two players needs to own the game.
The story is captivating, interestingly designed, and surprising, so you always want to know what happens next”.
How much does A Way Out cost? On Steam you can currently get the game with a discount of 80%. You pay instead of 29.99 € only 5.99 €.
The Hazelight Bundle, which contains A Way Out and the also very popular co-op game “It Takes Two,” is also on sale. With a discount of 73%, it costs instead of 69.99 € currently 18.70 € (as of: 31.01.2023).
If you are always looking for good co-op games, you can find a list of the coolest couch games here.
