Wanderstop Performs an Autopsy on the Cozy Game Genre

March 14, 2025 1h 5m

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Wanderstop is the new game from developer Ivy Road, founded by Davey Wreden, Karla Zimonja, and C418. What looks like a farming game is an exploration of burnout, anxiety, and the "to-do" list nature of video games. It's not for everyone but it might be for you!

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Wanderstop Performs an Autopsy on the Cozy Game Genre

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