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The Way of Life Free Edition

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App ID 310370
App Type Game
Developer ,
Publisher CyberCoconut
Supported Systems Windows macOS Linux
Technologies Unity Engine
Last Changenumber 29178269
Last Record Update 25 May 2025 – 15:56:12 UTC ()
Release Date 31 May 2016 – 17:36:52 UTC ()
😏 72.30%
6k reviews
1
In-Game

The Way of Life makes the player relive the same life's experiences from the point of view of three characters of different ages: an adult, an old man and a child.

Additional Information

This game is excluded from Steam Family Sharing because: Free Game

Developer CyberCoconut
metacritic_name The Way of Life
controller_support full
ReleaseState released
Publisher CyberCoconut
IsFreeApp Yes
Exclude from family sharing (exfgls) 3 (Free Game)
Store Release Date 31 May 2016 – 17:36:52 UTC ()
osarch empty string
community_hub_visible Yes
Primary Genre Indie (23)
Store Genres Free to Play (37), Indie (23)
Steam Release Date 31 May 2016 – 17:36:52 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 21 November 2016 – 17:35:04 UTC () (1479749704)
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Is free on the store? Yes
review_score 6
review_percentage 74
Detected Technologies (?) Unity Engine
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on Deck, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on SteamOS, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
  •  
  • category: Verified
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 10 March 2023 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 2785114
  • configuration:
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    requires_non_controller_launcher_nav0
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    non_deck_display_glyphs0
    small_text0
    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimeproton-stable
    requires_h2640
    requires_voice_files0
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
    hdr_support0
restricted_countries DE
Germany
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First seen on SteamDB 18 June 2014 – 07:00:09 UTC (), in changelist #569140

Supported Languages

5 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English Yes Yes Yes
Italian Yes Yes
French Yes Yes
German Yes Yes
Russian Yes Yes

Tags

🆓 Free to Play 🚶 Walking Simulator 🌱 Indie 🙌 First-Person 👤 Singleplayer 🕹️ Multiplayer 🗺️ Adventure 🖥️ Simulation 🤏 Short 🌍 Open World 🌫 Atmospheric 🌲 Survival 🎶 Great Soundtrack 📚 Story Rich 💥 Action 👪 Family Friendly 😃 Funny 🐤 Early Access 💡 Strategy 🥽 VR

Categories

Single-player

Hardware Categories

Full Controller Support

Assets

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timestamp18 May 2018 – 13:39:43 UTC
Trailers
256675084 ↴
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Steam charts

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  • 1 players right now
  • 4 24-hour peak
  • 316 all-time peak 11 June 2016
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Store data

  • 22,600 followers
  • 4,604 positive reviews
  • 1,615 negative reviews
  • 74.03% positive reviews

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User reviews history

  • 😏 Mostly Positive
  • 72.30% SteamDB Rating
  • 4,604 74.0% positive reviews
  • 1,615 26.0% negative reviews

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How many players are playing The Way of Life Free Edition right now on Steam?

Steam player counter indicates there are currently 1 players live playing The Way of Life Free Edition on Steam.

The Way of Life Free Edition had an all-time peak of 316 concurrent players on 11 June 2016.

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