Wayward

Turn-based wilderness survival roguelike with crafting and procedural islands

Unlok · Released Apr 22, 2016 · Early Access

Adventure Indie RPG Simulation Early Access

Reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 1,370
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 10; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 2 months ago; Jul 10, 2026

What is Wayward?

A top-down survival roguelike set on procedurally generated wilderness islands. You move across a grid, gather resources, craft items, manage supplies, and encounter creatures. Skills improve through your actions rather than character levels, and permadeath is optional.

For you if...

+you like gradual skill growth without fixed classes or levels
+you want cooperative survival with optional player combat
+you prefer survival games with adjustable difficulty and permadeath

Not for you if...

−you prefer fast action to turn-based survival
−you want clear goals instead of open-ended exploration
−you dislike keeping track of many crafting materials

What players say

86% of 1,370 reviews are positive

Players praise the crafting depth, gradual progression, and co-op play. They describe a steep learning curve and awkward navigation, while some report slowdowns and freezes.

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Wayward system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10, Windows 11
Processor: 2.4 GHz dual core or better
Graphics: GPU with WebGL support, 512MB of video memory, and at least 128 GFLOPS.
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
Notes: View hardware compatibility list and check for WebGL support