Wanderstop (2025) · Tastebuds

From the creator of The Stanley Parable and The Beginner’s Guide comes Wanderstop, a narrative-centric cozy game about change and tea.

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Contemplative, contemporary, warm and grave.

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ShacknewsJosh BroadwellMar 202510/10
Wanderstop is like Spiritfarer for burnout sufferers and overachievers. The central focus is meaningful and expertly executed in its own right. However, it's the attention to detail in every other area that makes Wanderstop feel special, to the point where anything, even just planting flowers, enriches everything else. Ivy Road just gets it.
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GuardianSarah Maria GriffinMar 20255/5 stars
A fallen warrior trades in fighting for putting the kettle on, wandering round gardens and watering plants. Much more than cosy – it's healing
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GamingTrendOlivia DaviesApr 202595/100
After all that gushing about what makes Wanderstop great, I’m now kind of lost for words. This game takes the conventions of the much-loved cozy genre and turns it into an emotional experience that touches on some very real issues.
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EurogamerChris TapsellMar 20253/5
Warm-hearted, funny, and never less than sincere, Wanderstop is a pleasant place to while away the time, though less successful as a vehicle for mindfulness in itself.
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Digital TrendsGiovanni ColantonioMar 20253/5 stars
In its own way, Wanderstop is the perfect mission statement for a bright-eyed studio starting its path to self-discovery. It is a sincere celebration of our struggles and imperfections. They are not problems to run away from, but stones to sharpen our blades upon so we may win the next fight.
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Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Ivy Road
Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
Released: March 11, 2025
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Third person
Engine: Unreal Engine 4
Time to beat: 16 h main story · 19 h completionist

IGDB rating 8.3/10 from 16 ratings.

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