Wanderstop

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Wanderstop

Ivy Road

PC (Steam, Epic); PlayStation 5; Xbox Series X/S (Steam Deck supported)Paid (one-time purchase)

Health Score

GOOD

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About This Game

Wanderstop is a single-player, narrative-driven "cozy" management game where you play Alta, a former fighter who tends a tea shop in a magical forest. Players grow and harvest ingredients, brew bespoke teas for travelers, decorate the shop, and engage with character-driven stories that explore burnout, healing, and quiet introspection.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

3/5

Creativity

3/5

Pro-Social

0/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

0/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

1/5

Social Risk

0/5

Content Intensity

3/5

Negatives

•Contains still-image flashbacks of fantasy violence and mild blood plus occasional coarse language
•Themes of burnout and emotional distress may be intense for younger children.

Positives

•Gentle
•reflective narrative exploring mental health and rest
•Low-risk single-player experience with cozy
•creative tea-brewing and shop customization.

Gameplay Videos

Wanderstop: Is It WORTH It? (Spoiler-Free Game Review)

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Official Ratings

ESRB

Fantasy ViolenceMild BloodMild Language

No interactive elements; No in-game purchases; Single-player only

PEGI

Mild violenceMild languageThemes of emotional distress

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not recommended — themes, mild blood and language are inappropriate for this age group.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Generally not recommended; gameplay mechanics may be confusing and emotional themes (burnout, loss) plus mild blood/language warrant parental oversight.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

May be appropriate with parental guidance — some mild blood and teenage themes; consider discussing emotional content with children.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Suitable for most teens — narrative and mechanics fit older kids; good opportunity for conversations about stress, rest, and emotions.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Appropriate — recommended for late teens and adults interested in a contemplative, single-player experience.