Buy it if you like
- Story: 32 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 18 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 13 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 88 sampled reviews
Based on 109 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 88 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
57% of themes are praise43% are divided0% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
32 of 88 sampled reviews raised it
Wayward Strand is an undeniably cozy narrative game with a true Australian flavour.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
18 of 88 sampled reviews raised it
Its focus on replayability, player choice, excellent writing, voice overs and cozy aesthetic make this a game I highly recommend to narrative lovers, especially those who like wholesome games, this is for you.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
13 of 88 sampled reviews raised it
Perhaps this is the first ever narrative game that I have played that perfectly portrays my home state and rural-town feel, from the background sounds, characters, voices, phrases and even the menu soundtrack.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
8 of 88 sampled reviews raised it
From the art style to the voice acting (which is surprisingly great!) and the little stories throughout the game, everything is just charming.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story32 reviews
Gameplay18 reviews
Audio13 reviews
Graphics8 reviews
Divided opinion
Characters80% still recommend
Bugs100% still recommend
Steam Deck100% still recommend
Players complain
No recurring complaints in this sample.
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- Full controller support
Store features
- Family Sharing
Platforms
- Windows
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$19.99
The lowest we've tracked is $13.99.
4 points recordedtoday · $19.99
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