Wayward (2016)

Developer: Unlok
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Early Access
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 1,362 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 25 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A methodical, turn-based wilderness survival game where each move in the grid-based world demands careful resource management and exploration.

challengingturn-based survivalatmosphericexploratorysimulativeopen-endedresourcefulmethodical

What players say

Players praise the deep crafting and chill atmosphere but warn of a steep learning curve and a confusing start with no tutorial. Many complain about getting lost easily due to poor navigation tools, while others report performance freezes. Co-op works well but has desync issues. Controller support was promised years ago and never added.

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