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Wildermyth

2021Worldwalker GamesXbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

Wildermyth is a character-driven, procedurally-generated tactical RPG. Lead a band of unique heroes as they grow from a reluctant farmers into legendary fighters. Battle threats lurking in the Yondering Lands and discover secrets that the land has to offer.

What it feels like

Character-driven storytelling following heroes through their full lives suggests sincere, heartfelt emotional beats. The arc from humble origins to legendary status carries an earned optimism and growth theme.

Earnest70%
Hopeful60%

What it's about

Heroes' journey from reluctant farmers to legendary fighters epitomizes a coming-of-age narrative arc. A band of heroes battles threats and grows into legendary fighters, resonating with classic quest narratives. The progression through career stages—from pitchfork days to old age—emphasizes transformation through travel and experience.

Coming of Age70%
Heroic Quest65%
Journey & Pilgrimage60%

How it plays

Grid-based turn-based tactical combat on a strategic map is the core moment-to-moment gameplay loop. All combat is turn-based, fundamental to the tactical decision-making experience. Leading and developing a band of unique heroes across their careers is central to the experience.

Grid Tactics Combat90%
Turn-Based Combat90%
Party Management85%
Character Builds70%
Moral Choice65%
Dialogue Trees60%
Level Editor & UGC45%

How it looks and sounds

Steam tags and aesthetic describe hand-drawn 2D character art and visual style. The visual presentation evokes comic book styling with expressive character work. Steam tags mention 2.5D, suggesting 3D environments with 2D-plane tactical gameplay.

Hand-Drawn 2D75%
Comic Book65%
2.5D60%

How it's structured

The game follows a bounded narrative arc of heroes growing from farmers to legendary fighters through their careers, with a definite arc structure. Procedurally-generated tactical encounters and story content ensure meaningful variation across playthroughs. While co-op exists, the single-player campaign is the core designed experience.

Campaign85%
Procedural Levels80%
Single-Player80%
Branching Narrative70%
Handcrafted World65%
Multiple Endings60%
Online Co-op40%

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Grid Tactics Combat90%Campaign90%Turn-Based Combat85%Single-Player90%

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Grid Tactics Combat90%Campaign90%Turn-Based Combat85%Single-Player85%

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Turn-Based Combat93%Campaign95%Single-Player95%Party Management88%

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