Underplayed Gems

Wander Stars (2025)

Wander Stars cover
Developer
Paper Castle Games
Publisher
Fellow Traveller, Beep Japan Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.6 of 5, 160 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A playful turn-based RPG where you build custom attacks by combining words, exploring a colorful world in search of map pieces.

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What players say

Players praise the gorgeous 90s anime art style and the unique word-combination combat, but many say the game becomes repetitive and buggy. Reviews split on the story, calling it okay or engaging, though the ending is widely seen as a cliffhanger. The game takes about 11 to 12 hours to finish.

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