Underplayed Gems

Wayward Strand (2022)

Wayward Strand cover
Developer
ghost pattern
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
4.7 of 5, 108 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A gentle, story-driven exploration of a hospital in 1978, where you chat with patients and staff at your own pace.

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What players say

Players say it is a calm, character-driven experience set in a 1970s flying hospital. They praise the realistic NPC schedules and heartfelt writing, but warn the pace is very slow and there is no manual save, which makes restarting tedious.

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Screenshots

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