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The Way Home
Northern Lights Games · Published by Northern Lights Games · Official site ↗
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
The Way Home is a Metroidvania 2D platformer where you play as a raccoon, separated from his family, who must flee from a raging forest fire. Explore the vast and beautiful woodland, find hidden secrets and collect useful items, and avoid dangerous enemies and obstacles.
Action, Adventure, Indie · More free games
Embark on a thrilling 2D platformer journey as you navigate through a raging forest fire, discovering hidden secrets and overcoming obstacles. Join the raccoon on an action-packed adventure filled with indie creativity and beautiful visuals.
About this game
The Way Home is a Metroidvania 2D platformer where you play as a raccoon, separated from his family, who must flee from a raging forest fire. Explore the vast and beautiful woodland, find hidden secrets and collect useful items, and avoid dangerous enemies and obstacles. Use your agility, cunning, and special abilities to survive and escape!
Features:
- A large and detailed map with different biomes, such as forests, lakes, caves, and mountains.
- A variety of items and abilities to find and use, such as climbing, digging claws, booty drops, etc.
- A dynamic fire system that spreads across the map and changes the environment.
- A charming 2.5D art style with smooth animations and atmospheric music.
- A story mode with cutscenes and dialogue that reveals Rocky's backstory and personality.
If you love Metroidvania games with cute animals and challenging gameplay, The Way Home is the game for you!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: ntel Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ @ 2.8 GHz
- Memory: 4 MB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 240 GT or Radeon HD 6570 – 1024 MB (1 gig)
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 8 GB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core i5 2300 or AMD FX6120
- Memory: 4 MB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 550 Ti or Radeon HD 6770
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 8 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support






