Method - the method and form used for words and deeds.

Method - the way, steps, means, etc., taken to achieve a certain end .

Three words, method and way mean basically the same, but the way is more formal, generally used in written language; method is more common, spoken and written language can be used. As for the steps, and the meaning of the above two words are farther apart, emphasizing a sequence.

Might as well make a simple analogy, you do the fish, first the pot is hot, and then put the oil, and then fry the fish, and then put the seasoning, this order is called steps, the same fish, steamed can also be, braised can also be, stew can also be, this is called the way or method.