Wanderstop mixes gentle tea-making and emotional storytelling in a thoughtful game about burnout and recovery.
Ivy Road: "Today, we must share some bittersweet news: Ivy Road is closing its doors as of March 31st, 2026.
It’s hard to put into words how thankful we are to have been able to work together on Wanderstop – this is an incredible group of people! And while we had a new project, Engine Angel, that we were excited about, unfortunately the funding didn’t come to fruition and the studio had to shut down."
VGChartz: "The four titles that made it onto this year's shortlist for Best Simulation Game show that, despite the genre's traditional reputation for being a bit staid, there's plenty of creativity to be found if you cast around with an open mind. This year's final nominees include a theme park-style construction simulator with a prehistoric twist, a relaxing slice-of-life farming sim, a virtual power washer, and, perhaps most unusual of all, a cosy but intricate tea shop sim."
"Wanderstop offers a wholesome challenge with an important message that is given the artistic and literary chops that it deserves."
- Stuart Cullen, TechStomper
