Wayward Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-06-24
Review summary
  • Deep and rewarding crafting
  • Beautiful pixel art and music
  • High value for low price
  • Inventory management is tedious
  • Steep learning curve
  • Controls and UI confusing
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Categories

RoguelikeSurvivalTurn-based GameplayCraftingResource ManagementExplorationProcedural GenerationMultiplayer

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Risk snapshot

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63.0% PrecisionAug 4, 2018 → May 24, 2026
Total revenue at risk
$3,843

~$40 per month

Modeled from refund-intent reviews

Most dangerous issue
Obtuse interface and non-intuitive crafting system

Design · 20.4% of risk

Churn driver breakdown

Weighted by churn risk

$3,843
Design
100.0%$3,843
Issue map

Complaint treemap

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Issue treemap
Design · 100.0% share
Issue · Design
Excessive pop-up windows
Share of issues
16.7%
Primary region
Unknown
Detected from language cues
Anger level
Frustrated
Average sentiment intensity