AdventureFit check
Is Wanderer worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who enjoy action roguelikes centered on combat and changing levels
- Cat fans looking for a game with an animal protagonist and a light-hearted story
- Players who prefer short-run progression through character upgrades over a fixed level layout
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a detailed combat system may find the described focus on fighting and upgrades limited in scope.
- Those looking for a fixed, authored level sequence may not enjoy runs through procedurally generated levels.
- Players looking for climbing puzzles or a meditative ascent may prefer a game such as Jusant.
Our take on Wanderer
The changing level layouts trade a fixed sequence of locations for runs that vary between playthroughs. The focus remains on a cat’s combat, upgrades, and sausage-recovery quest rather than a broader set of described activities.
What is Wanderer?
Wanderer is a top-down action roguelike in which a cat fights to recover stolen sausages.
The journey takes place in a procedurally generated underworld, where the cat encounters enemies including rats, spiders, and slimes. Players can upgrade the character to increase its strength and combat abilities. The generated levels make each run different, while the adventure follows a heartwarming story with a whimsical atmosphere and humor. The game centers on combat, exploration of changing levels, character upgrades, and the cat’s attempt to retrieve its sausages.
How Wanderer plays
- 01Generated Levels
- The underworld’s layout changes between playthroughs.
- 02Character Upgrades
- Upgrades increase the cat’s abilities and fighting strength.
- 03Enemy Encounters
- The cat faces rats, spiders, and slimes during its quest.
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Wanderer: platforms & release
Is Wanderer worth it?
It is worth it if: players who enjoy action roguelikes centered on combat and changing levels. Skip it if: players seeking a detailed combat system may find the described focus on fighting and upgrades limited in scope.
Where can I download Wanderer?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Wanderer's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Wanderer on?
Windows only.
