Wildmender (2023)

Developer: Muse Games
Publisher: Kwalee
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 2,199 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 28 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You gently coax life from a dead desert with careful gardening, toolcrafting, and exploration, all while a quiet sense of hope buoys your efforts.

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What players say

Players praise the relaxing garden-tending and world-restoring loop, especially in co-op, but many say the mid-to-late game feels unfinished and combat is underdeveloped. Opinions split on performance: some report stuttering and high temperatures, while others say it runs fine on older hardware.

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