There Is a Way

There Is a Way is a cyclic maze adventure in which you solve puzzles and shape the story of an unknown character. Set in labyrinthine locations depicting San Francisco and Oakland, the game follows the character through stages of life as they seek a way out. Your choices and how you solve quests determine their fate and where they end up.

Shape the story

You choose paths through the maze and find a job for the protagonist. Different professions change how the quest puzzles work, and the game offers several types of quests. Their difficulty, the options you choose and how accurately you complete them affect the character’s eventual well-being. More skilled work earns more income, which can open outcomes involving greater wealth; you also need to manage the protagonist’s relationship status.

There is no single fixed scenario. The game’s cycles represent stages in the character’s life, and details such as changes in the time of day indicate which stage they are in. Tips can guide you toward more difficult challenges, while small details provide clues and thoughts about life. You can collect items and pursue 39 + 1 endings.

Solve the mystery

As you explore and solve puzzles, you can uncover the answer to why the game is cyclic and reveal its central mystery. The combination of puzzle choices and their outcomes shapes the character’s story and its ending.