Wayward is a Adventure, RPG, Simulation game from Unlok with a 87% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by tense, single-player, co-op.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Unlok
- Release year
- 2016
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $7.99
- Review signal
- 87% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10, Windows 11
Processor: 2.4 GHz dual core or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GPU with WebGL support, 512MB of video memory, and at least 128 GFLOPS.
Storage: 1 GB available space
Additional Notes: View hardware compatibility list and check for WebGL support: - Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10, Windows 11
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GPU with WebGL support, 1GB of video memory, and at least 512 GFLOPS.
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: macOS 12
Processor: 2.4 GHz dual core or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GPU with WebGL support, 512MB of video memory, and at least 128 GFLOPS.
Storage: 1 GB available space
Additional Notes: Mac OS X does not support the Steam Overlay. View hardware compatibility list and check for WebGL support: - Recommended
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GPU with WebGL support, 1GB of video memory, and at least 512 GFLOPS.
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: 64-bit Ubuntu 18.04+, Debian 10+, openSUSE 15.5+, or Fedora Linux 39+
Processor: 2.4 GHz dual core or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GPU with WebGL support, 512MB of video memory, and at least 128 GFLOPS.
Storage: 1 GB available space
Additional Notes: Linux does not support the Steam Overlay. View hardware compatibility list and check for WebGL support: - Recommended
- OS: 64-bit Ubuntu 18.04+
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GPU with WebGL support, 1GB of video memory, and at least 512 GFLOPS.
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Wayward is worth a closer look if you want exploration, survival crafting, nautical, and farming.
Best for players who want nautical, pixel art, exploration, and survival crafting.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
survival-crafting
Play styleSurvival pressure and resource gathering are part of the decision loop.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
farming
Play styleFarming, crops, or harvesting are part of the appeal.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
management
Play styleThe game asks you to run, improve, or balance a system over time.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
Steam review snapshots
Remember to stock your boat with more water and food next time.You can play as some kind of hunter-gatherer nomad who loves to explore or you can build a base and get whole…You can play as some kind of hunter-gatherer nomad who loves to explore or you can build a base and get whole…This is a roguelike survival game, essentially.Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure, rpg filtered by tense, single-player, co-op.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.