The Wanderer

The Wanderer (2019)

Cult Software · January 25, 2019 · Adventure, Strategy, Post-apocalyptic, Turn-Based Combat, Walking Simulator

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The Wanderer price by region

The Wanderer costs €0.35 in Europe (EUR), $0.39 in the United States, $0.39 in Georgia (USD), £0.89 in the United Kingdom, CA$1.29 in Canada, NZ$1.49 in New Zealand, A$1.50 in Australia, R$3.49 in Brazil and zł4.49 in Poland right now.

Cheapest The Wanderer offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Europe (EUR) €0.35 −65% €0.99 €0.35 2
United Statesyour region $0.39 −61% $0.99 $0.39 2
Georgia (USD) $0.39 −57% $0.90 $0.39 2
United Kingdom £0.89 £0.89 — 1
Canada CA$1.29 CA$1.29 — 1
New Zealand NZ$1.49 NZ$1.49 — 1
Australia A$1.50 A$1.50 — 1
Brazil R$3.49 R$3.49 — 1
Poland zł4.49 zł4.49 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About The Wanderer

Post-nuclear atmosphere and turn-based combat.

Key Features:

  • EXPLORE AND SURVIVE!
    An atmospheric open world to explore. Deadly lakes, rotten deserts and dangerous hills! Dark & beautiful hand-drawn flora & fauna. Hand-painted textures.
  • TURN-BASED BATTLES!
    An army of rescued cats and dogs helps your quest on hex based battle maps. Slay stylish roamers and collect the teeth of the mutants in the underground. Mutant teeth - the currency of the wastes. Buy random weapons with game-play changing powers. Thousands of possible combinations.
  • LOOT!
    Boomboxes, cassettes, Grobo beer bottles. Find and collect hidden items to gain the edge in the underground battles.

Art by Roland Seer, programming by Rain Pohlak.

The Wanderer — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Players are divided on this atmospheric exploration game. Some appreciate its deliberately ambiguous design and mood-focused approach as an interesting artistic experience, while others find the lack of clear objectives and guidance frustrating and confusing. The general consensus seems to be that this is a niche title that works well for players seeking artistic, interpretive games but may disappoint those expecting traditional gameplay structure or clarity.

Recommended Sep 7, 2026
Adventure-strategy game where you explore open wastelands, engage in turn-based combat against mutants, and enlist the help of rescued dogs and cats ✅ Strong emphasis on interpretation,you discover the meaning of events and the environment for yourself ✅ Effective use of sound, silence and ambient audio heighten the sense of isolation ✅ Open-world exploration ✅ Mechanics for freeing animals that can assist in combat ✅ Interesting blend of strategy, survival, and exploration ✅ Original concept featuring dogs and cats fighting alongside the player ✅ Well-executed graphics ❌Minimal mechanics, there are few challenges, puzzles, or complex gameplay elements ❌Large areas with sparse content ❌Lack of clear objectives or a storyline ✅✅ Verdict: [strike] Terrible [/strike], [strike] Bad [/strike], [strike] Mediocre [/strike], [strike] Decent [/strike], [b] Good [/b], [strike] Very Good [/strike] (Rating scale for tested game and indie games) [quote]If you'd like to see more of my reviews, you can find them on my curator page: [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45994324/admin/reviews_manage/]CuratorKingViking[/url] and on my group: [url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/CuratorK…
11 found this helpful
Not recommended Mar 17, 2026
[h1] Welcome 2 da junkyard. [/h1]
8 found this helpful
Not recommended Dec 30, 2025
Absolute garbage, you can't even understand what you suppose to do in the game. At least it dropped the cards easily so, no need to idle for them.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Oct 27, 2025
I recommend
1 found this helpful
Recommended May 6, 2025
Deeply strange little game. Combat confused me. The world interested me. Looking forward to seeing more from this dev.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Apr 29, 2026
The Wanderer, developed and published by Cult Software, is an atmospheric exploration title that deliberately strips away traditional structure in favor of mood, ambiguity, and personal interpretation. It presents itself less as a conventional game and more as an interactive experience, one that invites players to engage with its world at their own pace without clearly defined goals or guidance. From the outset, it becomes clear that this is not about challenge or progression in the usual sense, but about immersion and reflection. The premise is intentionally vague. You control a solitary figure moving through a sequence of environments that feel loosely connected yet thematically consistent. There is no direct storytelling, no dialogue, and no explicit explanation of who you are or why you are there. Instead, the game communicates through its surroundings, using visual cues and environmental shifts to suggest meaning. This approach creates a sense of mystery, but it also places the responsibility on the player to interpret what they are experiencing, which can be either engaging or alienating depending on personal preference. Gameplay is minimal, centered almost entirely on move…

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