Simulation · July 17, 2025
The Wandering Village (2025)
The Wandering Village (2025) scores 91% positive on Steam from 6.0k reviews, developed by Stray Fawn Studio.
The Wandering Village (2025) is a Simulation title from Stray Fawn Studio available on Windows, macOS, Linux. The title carries a 91% Steam positive rating across 6.0k reviews, 164 peak concurrent players, and 32 Steam achievements — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Simulation category.
In a world where mysterious plants are spreading all over the earth, emitting toxic spores as they grow, a small group of survivors seeks shelter on the back of a giant, wandering creature they call ‘Onbu’. Become their leader, build their settlement and form a symbiotic relationship with Onbu to survive together in this hostile, yet beautiful post-apocalyptic world. Build your village A functioning village is the basis of your survival. Build your settlement and expand it over Onbu’s back. Plan production chains and optimise them to utilise the limited space as efficiently as possible. Create a society that can overcome any challenge. Live on the creature’s back Living on the back of another organism comes with its own set of challenges. Will you live in symbiosis, bond with Onbu and survive on mutual trust? Or will you become a parasite, only aiming to ensure a better life for your villagers? The choice is yours. Discover different biomes Continuously adapt your village as you travel through a multitude of different biomes, each with its unique climate zones, opportunities and threats. Scout your environments and send out foraging missions to gather rare resources and ancient artefacts. Research new technologies Remnants of the old world hold knowledge that has long been forgotten, but can be unearthed by your villagers. Find and research these technologies, but use them wisely, as progress can be a double-edged sword. Survive the wastelands Ensure the survival of both your villagers and your Onbu, even though poisonous spores, merciless weather, bloodsucking parasites and many more challenges mean that the odds are often stacked against you.
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jul 17, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Stray Fawn Studio |
| Publisher | Stray Fawn Publishing, WhisperGames |
| Base price | $14.99 -50% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 3 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Release timeline
The Wandering Village launched on Jul 17, 2025.
Studio and publishing
The title was developed by Stray Fawn Studio and published by Stray Fawn Publishing, WhisperGames.
Platform support
Playable natively on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Packages & editions
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Reception & Reviews
Steam community score
Steam users rate The Wandering Village 91% positive across 6.0k reviews — categorised as Very Positive.
5.4k positive · 539 negative
Critic consensus
Critic reception data on Metacritic is limited for this post-2021 title — Steam user reviews are the primary reception signal.
Curator & community recommendations
Steam curators and players have issued 7.0k recommendations for this title.
Peak concurrent players
Peak concurrent Steam players reached 164 — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.
Gameplay Profile
Genres
- Simulation
- Strategy
Community tag consensus
- Early Access · 1.3k
- Building · 1.1k
- Sandbox · 1.1k
- City Builder · 974
- Automation · 950
- RTS · 905
- Colony Sim · 892
- Survival · 887
- Management · 877
- Simulation · 875
- Strategy · 872
- Post-apocalyptic · 868
Playtime profile
Community average playtime is 10 hours, with a median of 5 hours — a short (5–15 hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 6 hours per active player.
Steam achievements
The title ships with 32 Steam achievements to unlock.
Languages supported
Interface / subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish – Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese – Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Arabic.
Full audio: English, Italian.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Wandering Village released?
The Wandering Village was released on Jul 17, 2025 by Stray Fawn Studio.
Is The Wandering Village worth playing?
Based on 6.0k Steam reviews, The Wandering Village holds a 91% positive rating (Very Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.
What platforms does The Wandering Village support?
The Wandering Village runs natively on Windows, macOS, Linux.
How much does The Wandering Village cost?
Base price on Steam is $14.99 (before seasonal discounts).