Wanderlust: Travel Stories is a bridge between literature and gaming. Step into the shoes of modern travelers—explore their desires, hopes and fears, and shape how their stories unfold. Make this journey your own.
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Very Positive (98) - 87% of the 98 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Sep 26, 2019
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By Cartogaming July 9, 2020

“Terra incognita (not yet played). A text-based 'choose-your-own-adventure'-style narrative game with accompanying maps and travel notes. Travel through the perspective of storyteller travellers.”

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Reviews

“A variety of engrossing “choose-your-own” quests based on real-life travel memoirs, Wanderlust: Travel Stories’ vividly written text will have you longing to start your own exotic adventure.”
4/5 – Adventure Gamers

“Wanderlust: Travel Stories is a different experience from your run-of-the-mill video game, and should appeal to anyone who is an avid traveler or wants to explore some unknown parts of the world from home. The stories are engaging and presented nicely, having enough of an impact on me to start downloading travel apps and plan trips. It may have the same effect on you.”
8/10 – TheSixthAxis

“Wanderlust is an unusual and bold concept of a game based on the literature of the road. The courage of the artists, who created a game consisting mostly of text, deserves admiration. And recognition, too, because Wanderlust is simply a really good game.”
8.5/10 – GRY-OnLine

About This Game

In a bar, on the world's most remote island, a group of strangers share their stories. Step into their shoes and experience travel from distinct perspectives. This collection of playable novels is inspired by real events and places—but the course of each journey depends on your choices.

A bridge between literature and gaming

Wanderlust: Travel Stories is a book that you shape. If you’re seeking something a little bit different it is for you—and if you can read this, you have all you need to get started.

An anthology of travel stories

Four long stories and five short ones, each written by its own team of authors. Every journey offers a unique playstyle as you experience travel through the eyes of distinct individuals. Like an idealistic student, a jaded reporter, or a man who’s simply a terrible planner.

Authentic, grounded and well researched

Inspired by true stories and set in real places. Travel to the mysterious statues of Rapa Nui, bustling streets of Bangkok, pristine expanses of the Antarctic, grasslands of the Serengeti, and more. Dive into tales created by passionate travelers and experienced reporters, see the world they saw throughout their journeys.

Emotions color perception

Your choices shape the characters’ mood. This, in turn, changes how you see the world. All emotions are valid: happiness or enthusiasm aren’t everything, feeling sad or fatigued is perfectly natural.

Minimalism

Tasteful aesthetic, bespoke photography, and immersive soundscapes set the tone. Just enough to stir your own memories or feed the imagination.

Introducing Slow Gaming

Like a peaceful afternoon with a cup of tea and a novel, it’s a slow-paced and meditative experience. You don’t have to rush or fight, you can take in every moment at your own pace. If this is what you seek, check out our Slow Gaming Manifesto.

From the creators of The Witcher, Dying Light and Hitman

We sail into uncharted waters with this experimental playable travel documentary. We would love you to join us on the journey.

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Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Content Warning: Wanderlust: Travel Stories contains mature conversations and narrative descriptions that broach the topics of substance abuse, sex, racism, misogyny, socio-economic inequality, and historical violence.

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    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7, 8.1, 10 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Dual core or better
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel® HD 4400 or better
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: MacOS Sierra
    • Processor: Dual core or better
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel® HD 6000 or better
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
      Minimum:
      • Processor: Dual core or better
      • Memory: 4 GB RAM
      • Graphics: Intel® HD 4400 or better
      • Storage: 2 GB available space
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