A Way Out is an action-adventure game developed by Electronic Arts under its EA Originals initiative. The game is exclusively designed for co-op play: you can either play split-screen on one device or online with a friend. The game's unique feature is its "friend pass" system, which allows you to invite a friend to play the game with you for free.

The game follows the story of two prisoners who escape from prison in the 70s and embark on a thrilling adventure. The gameplay is presented in third-person perspective, and the story is told simultaneously for both characters. The game's asynchronous development often results in one player losing control of their character during cutscenes, while the other can freely move around the environment. The roles of the two characters are interchangeable, which adds a layer of unpredictability to the gameplay.