Wildermyth
What to Know
Average Score
- June 15, 2021
- Worldwalker Games
- RPG, Strategy
- Nom: Best Strategy/Puzzle Game (2021)
Critics Consensus
- June 15, 2021
- RPG, Strategy
- Nom: Best Strategy/Puzzle Game (2021)
Critics Consensus
# Reviews: 17
Wildermyth is not to be missed, a dazzling game of tactics and witty writing, evocative art, and engrossing combat.
Rate and Review
Awards & Recognition
Critic Reviews for Wildermyth
Critic Reviews
Distribution
17
Reviews
Silver TIER
40% of scored reviews fell within the range of 86 to 92 / 100
Indie RPG Wildermyth aims to combine the best of storytelling with the best of procedural generation and succeeds, thanks to great writing, solid tactics, and some very clever design decisions.
Years pass as tales are written in this dazzling game of tactics and narrative, choices and memories.
Narrative design as genetic engineering, it will live in your head like an imaginary friend.
Rowan Kaiser (IGN)
9/10 - (Read Review)
Indie RPG Wildermyth aims to combine the best of storytelling with the best of procedural generation and succeeds, thanks to great writing, solid tactics, and some very clever design decisions.
Christian Donlan (Eurogamer)
Recommended - (Read Review)
Years pass as tales are written in this dazzling game of tactics and narrative, choices and memories.
Sin Vega (PC Gamer)
90/100 - (Read Review)
Narrative design as genetic engineering, it will live in your head like an imaginary friend.
Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
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3DNews | Иван Бышонков | 6.5 / 10 | 07-11-2021 | Random adventures, generated in Wildermyth, are great at the first glance. However, after some time events are starting to repeat themselves, while monotonous combat and exploration mechanics killing all replay value. The game is quite interesting to read, but boring to play. | Read review |
Chalgyr's Game Room | Pierre-Yves Lanthier | 9 / 10 | 07-20-2021 | Overall though Wildermyth was amazing. The visual presentations mixed in with a procedural storytelling that adapts to your characters choices as well as your newer characters that join up was just brilliant. Add in a very well done combat system and there’s more than enough here to keep anyone occupied for a good long time as no two playthroughs should be the same. | Read review |
COGconnected | Tony Bae | 85 / 100 | 07-03-2021 | Overall, Wildermyth is a fantastic addition to the CRPG genre that shows how great procedural generation can be when used smartly. I would highly recommend this game for anyone who is a fan of TTRPGs, maybe even with a couple of friends if your playgroup has been looking for something new to tackle. | Read review |
Eurogamer | Christian Donlan | Recommended | 07-09-2021 | Years pass as tales are written in this dazzling game of tactics and narrative, choices and memories. | Read review |
Game Informer | Daniel Tack | 8.8 / 10 | 07-26-2021 | Wildermyth expertly gives players stories to explore with choices that have a significant impact on gameplay. If you like tactics games or tabletop roleplaying, Wildermyth is not to be missed. | Read review |
GamingTrend | David Flynn | 85 / 100 | 10-29-2021 | Wildermyth is a fun storytelling game with a ton of possible variance between playthroughs. The stories you make with the game can be very interesting, though it has a tendency to repeat itself a little too frequently. | Read review |
GRYOnline.pl | Łukasz Kosowski | 8.5 / 10 | 09-08-2021 | Wildermyth is my personal game of the year. Sure, the final grade may not suggest that, but I just know that I’ll be returning to this world many times. It’s not perfect, but its strength lies in a simple concept, tons of meaning hidden between the lines and a lot of charm that stole my heart. I want more surprises like this! | Read review |
Guardian | Edwin Evans-Thirlwell | 5 / 5 stars | 07-02-2021 | Witty writing, evocative art and engrossing battles combine in a wonderful homage to classic tabletop games | Read review |
Hey Poor Player | Andrew Thornton | 4 / 5 stars | 07-18-2021 | While I wish it took longer for content to start repeating, Wildermyth proves that a procedurally generated story can still be deeply moving, with memorable characters and relationships. What’s here is already well worth your time, but if the development team keeps working to provide more content, this could become one for the ages. | Read review |
IGN | Rowan Kaiser | 9 / 10 | 07-16-2021 | Indie RPG Wildermyth aims to combine the best of storytelling with the best of procedural generation and succeeds, thanks to great writing, solid tactics, and some very clever design decisions. | Read review |
KeenGamer | Fintan McGuinness | 9 / 10 | 06-20-2021 | In Wildermyth, you lead your (sometimes) merry band of adventurers through the usual caves, canyons, and forests. But also, through love, loss and slowly turning into crows. In the world of Wildermyth, it's best to expect the unexpected. | Read review |
Niche Gamer | Ryan Pearson | 8.5 / 10 | 07-03-2021 | Wildermyth is a very good tactical RPG that pulls you in, and uses randomization to enhance, not compensate. Most flaws come down to personal taste, and being easy on the wallet for what scratches the tactical RPG itch so good means it is certainly worth the recommendation to anyone who loves the genre. | Read review |
PC Gamer | Sin Vega | 90 / 100 | 06-15-2021 | Narrative design as genetic engineering, it will live in your head like an imaginary friend. | Read review |
Polygon | Cameron Kunzelman | Recommended | 08-24-2021 | In a recent session, I had a rival pair, and one of them was slain by the final boss in the last turns of the entire game. I was presented with an option to either allow them to slink off the battlefield with a career-altering wound or have them strike out with their dying strength, dealing massive damage and sealing the victory. I weighed my options and had them take out the boss. What better way to end a rivalry than by saving the world? | Read review |
RPGamer | Ryan Costa | 3.5 / 5 stars | 08-06-2021 | The game is a very fun roguelite tactical RPG that introduces some very creative choices, such as the entire Mythic class and transformations. With simple combat that does not get boring even after many sessions, replayability is very high. | Read review |
Screen Rant | Ky Shinkle | 4 / 5 stars | 10-21-2021 | Overall, Wildermyth borrows elements from well-known tabletop games, and for all its stumbles, implements them with relative sophistication. It's an ambitious delve into an engaging fantasy world and a player-driven series of stories at its core, creating a customizable framework with almost endless potential. It's worthwhile to dive into for any player looking to find an online alternative to D&D, and thoroughly captivating whether playing alone or with a group. | Read review |
The Games Machine | Emanuele Feronato | 8.6 / 10 | 06-29-2021 | Wildermyth is the best turn based strategy game out in the latest months, and also a great RPG. I would have preferred a unique big campaign rather than small stories that aren't even that tied together, but smaller episodes could be more attractive to a casual audience. Artistically beautiful to the eyes, with a very particular style, capable of keeping you glued to the monitor for a long time, although there isn't that much to do when we aren't engaged in turn-based combat. To be played at a high difficulty level, turning the game into an epic chess battle. | Read review |
Game Info
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.
RELEASE DATES:
DEVELOPER(S):
- Worldwalker Games
PUBLISHER(S):
- Worldwalker Games
- WhisperGames
GENRES:
- RPG, Strategy
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- n/a
GAME MODES:
- Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- -
DLC:
- -
BUNDLED IN:
- -
DIRECTOR(S):
- Doug Austin
PRODUCER(S):
- Tim Crobsy
DESIGNER(S):
- Doug Austin, Nate Austin, Tim Crobsy
PROGRAMMER(S):
- Nate Austin, Patrick Belanger
ARTIST(S):
- Anne Austin
WRITER(S):
- Heather Albano, Shae Rossi, Katie Austin, Jeremy Bernstein, Ursula Vernon
COMPOSER(S):
- Candy Emberley, Elise Kates
GAME MODES:
- Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- n/a
DLC:
- n/a
BUNDLED IN:
- n/a
DIRECTOR(S):
- Doug Austin
PRODUCER(S):
- Tim Crobsy
DESIGNER(S):
- Doug Austin, Nate Austin, Tim Crobsy
PROGRAMMER(S):
- Nate Austin, Patrick Belanger
ARTIST(S):
- Anne Austin
WRITER(S):
- Heather Albano, Shae Rossi, Katie Austin, Jeremy Bernstein, Ursula Vernon
COMPOSER(S):
- Candy Emberley, Elise Kates
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