Game guide
A Way Out
Game overview
What is A Way Out?
A co-op-only cinematic action-adventure about two prisoners whose stories and gameplay are designed around two players.
What you actually do
The core loop
Cooperative set pieces and split screen coordination shape the main loop.
How progress works
Progress through linear story progression.
Action and interaction
Expect light action and stealth.
How the game is structured
Move through a focused linear structure.
WhatToGame Verdict
Best for
Who this works for.
Two friends
Excellent for two friends
Mixed skill levels
Excellent for mixed-skill groups
Couples
Excellent for couples
Your setup
Can your group play it?
The essentials first, with platform-specific detail available below.
Player and mode details1 setup
All platforms
- 2 players online
- 2 players locally
- Couch co-op
- Split-screen
Co-op only. Steam supports Remote Play Together.
Only one person needs to own the game
Friend Pass
One paid copy can invite one friend for supported online play. Platform and account limitations still apply.
In play
See how it plays.
Availability
Platform differences.
Important edition and storefront differences remain available without taking over the page.
Check platform and storefront details3 groups
Steam/EA App
PC
- External account required
- Co-op only; Steam Remote Play Together available.
PlayStation
PS4
- Online subscription required on console
- Native PS4 release.
Xbox
Xbox One
- Online subscription required on console
- Native Xbox One release.
PC hardware
Will it run?
Reasonable on modest PCs with appropriate settings.
View minimum PC requirementsExact specs
- CPU
- Intel Core i3-2100T / AMD FX 6100
- GPU
- GTX 650 Ti 2GB / Radeon HD 7750 2GB
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Storage
- 25 GB
- Steam Deck
- Unknown
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