Wanderstop

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Playstation UniverseJohn-Paul Jones

8.5/10

Wanderstop won't win any awards for its deliberately thin gameplay mechanics, but over its 10-15 hours you'll be reminded how a simple act of kindness can change lives and that just slowing things down and taking time for yourself away from the stresses and white noise of daily life is perhaps just what the doctor ordered.

The Punished BacklogDavid Silbert

8.3/10

In our Wanderstop review, learn why this cozy game from Ivy Road and Annapurna isn't what it seems, for better and for worse.

Video ChumsMary Billington

8.1/10

In Wanderstop, you play as Alta, a renowned sword fighter who finds herself collapsed in the middle of a strange forest. How did she get there and why the heck is everyone asking for tea?

Nintendo LifeMichelle See-Tho

8/10

Tea, cosy

KeenGamerLaura Speller

8/10

Wander Scoop is a cozy ice cream serving simulator game where you run your own ice cream truck, serving a cast of interesting characters and building up your little empire. By leveling up and earning decent money, you can upgrade your business to unlock new products and decorations. Being an ice-cream server has never been so relaxing!

TheSixthAxisDominic L

8/10

Alta is a fighter. She’s trained her whole life to be the very best, forging a bloody path through a sea of enemies. As soon as she becomes the best… well, someone else soon comes along, and it turns out that now they’re the best. Video games don’t tend to spend much time on the psychological state of a warrior who’s lost everything, but Wanderstop deals in the spiral of self-loathing and failure that Alta suffers, showcasing her battle with the mental and physical pain she’s put herself through, and continues to do so.

Game InformerKyle Hilliard

8/10

Digging into the memory banks of my game-playing career, I don’t know that I have ever felt so directly called out by a video game. I am not a successful fighter like protagonist Alta, nor do I have her personally destructive focus on success at all costs. But I know exactly how she feels, both as a generally anxious person who doesn’t truly know how to relax and as a gamer who doesn’t like cozy games who suddenly found themselves inside one. Wanderstop has technical shortcomings that s...

CBRMark O’Callaghan

8/10

Doing small tasks can still bring a sense of peace and fulfillment, especially when doing it in a stunning world that is more like watching a sunset. That’s where Wanderstop stands out from other cozy games by truly making the player feel relaxed. Like what Boro is doing with Alta, Wanderstop helps players look within themselves. This makes Wanderstop a one-of-a-kind experience that fans of the cozy game genre need to play.

GameSpotJessica Cogswell

7/10

Wanderstop is a comforting experience that touches on some of the less-explored aspects of overcoming mental health struggles, but would benefit from improved gameplay.

COGConnectedJaz Sagoo

70/100

Wanderstop perfectly executes its intention: to pull players away from the fast-paced nature of life and immerse them in simple, meditative tasks. Its story unfolds in a relatable way, leaving you pondering its themes long after the credits roll. While the narrative shines, the gameplay, which focuses on farming-style tasks, feels more tedious than engaging. It succeeds in creating a peaceful atmosphere, but it never truly captivated me. Fans of cozy, narrative-driven experiences will likely find a lot to love, but those seeking more dynamic gameplay may not be as enthralled.

VGChartzLee Mehr

6/10

Wanderstop's absolute-tea intriguing meta introspections add some unique flavor, but certain design & story fumbles leave a conflicting aftertaste.It's no surprise to see writer/director Davey Wreden's latest full-fledged game also double as a meta-analysis on game [...]