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Wayward

Wayward is a turn-based, top-down, wilderness survival roguelike in beta. In Wayward, there is a large focus on simulation, survival and openness. There are no classes; there are no levels. Progression of your…

22 April 2016

Wayward is an adventure developed by Unlok, released 22 April 2016 on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Wayward is

Wayward is an adventure game developed by Unlok and released in 2016. It is available on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

The premise, in the publisher's words

Wayward is a turn-based, top-down, wilderness survival roguelike in beta. In Wayward, there is a large focus on simulation, survival and openness. There are no classes; there are no levels. Progression of your character depends on individual skill and stat gains by your interactions with items or objects in the world. You are free to play and explore the game in any fashion you wish. Wayward will continue to grow, expand, and evolve over time to open up new modes of play, add depth and complexity, add content, and further refine the systems presented.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are fantasy, open world, sandbox and survival. It supports multiplayer for up to 32 players online, and includes co-op. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Wayward launched on 22 April 2016, within three weeks of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, Doom, DOOM (2016) and Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition.

Released around the same time: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, Doom, DOOM (2016), Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition.

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Quick answers

Wayward — frequently asked questions

When did Wayward come out?
Wayward was released on 22 April 2016 for Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
Does Wayward have multiplayer?
Yes. Wayward supports multiplayer, including co-op for up to 32 players online.

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