Journey is a game about exploring a vast desert landscape in the middle of which there is a mysterious castle. The main goal of the game is to reach the mountain and discover what is hidden behind the clouds. Along the way, you will find many different objects that can be used for various purposes. However, the most important thing is that the player can interact with the environment in order to get the necessary information.

The game is played in a third-person perspective. The player controls the nameless protagonist who moves through the desert and castle. The player can move left or right, and up or down.