Wanderlust: Transsiberian
Wanderlust: Transsiberian
Game
Game2019
Wanderlust: Travel Stories
Developer Different Tales
Wanderlust Travel Stories is a 2019 indie text-based adventure game developed by Different Tales and published by Walkabout Games. It was released worldwide on Windows, iOS and macOS on 26 September 2019, and is available on Steam, GOG.com, App Store, Mac App Store and Nintendo Switch. A spinoff of the game, Wanderlust: Transsiberian, was released April 9, 2020. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
116 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy) · newest Oct 29, 2026 · last updated Oct 30, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
80
LovedLoved
70 positive · 17 negative
95% range 71–87%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 70 | 17 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
77 of 94 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
81% recommend · 74 yes, 17 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 91 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (115 of 139 positive).
Players describe it as an interactive book or visual novel that is more about storytelling than traditional gameplay. [1][2][3] Many find it a relaxing, immersive experience that evokes the feeling of travel. [4][5][6] Some reviewers criticize the stories as dry, lacking depth, or the choices as inconsequential. [7][8][9]
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My Experience I would've thought that I'd be an ideal player for this game. My wife and I have had wonderful experiences travelling in Paris and Dublin, and if it weren't for student loan debt, we'd travel a lot more. We have a world map on the wall in the dining room, with push pins representing both where we've been and where we'd love to go. I've never been very interested in twitchy, competitive multiplayer …
- [1]
I don't write reviews, mostly because I don't think the opinion of someone approaching 60 years old is going to be at all interesting to the vast majority of steam users, but I had to make an exception for this game as it has moved me in ways that traditional games just don't. To begin with, I wouldn't actually describe this as a game, it's more of an interactive book, I've not come across anything else quite like …
- [4]
★★★★★ I fell in love with this game! This soothing experience was exactly what I needed. [+]⠀In these times of stress, uncertainty and limited travels, I recommend this title to anyone with a sensitive soul, in search of answers to the trials of life or simply looking for beautiful personal tales. This game is so heart-warming it's like wrapping yourself up in a blanket and sitting outside on your porch, looking at …
- [2]
O’ the joy of travelling. Wanderlust Travel Stories is a travel-based visual novel developed by Different Tales. The game begins on Easter Island, as a group of travelers convene on one spot and decide to group up for their exploration of the island. As they explore the island, they take turns in telling the rest of the group about their travels across the world. Your time with Wanderlust will take you to …
- [3]
What is this game? How do I know if it is for me? These were my initial concerns I had before taking a dive into Wanderlust Travel Stories. First of all, I would be reluctant to call it a game. You could probably describe Wanderlust by a sum of its mechanics just like you could reduce a good book to a sum of its letters. Such measure would not do either of them justice. Wanderlust is a unique and immersive travel …
Summarised from 34 of the 116 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 10, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Wanderlust: Travel Stories talk about well-written and immersive storytelling; those who didn't talk about stories can be dry and uninteresting. Which matters more to you?
Reactions
60 of 116 · most liked firstGenshin Impact Version Luna I Benefits and System Optimizations Overview #GenshinLunaI #ItStartsInNodKrai #GenshinHigh5 Invite a 5-star character of your choice from the Standard Wish "Wanderlust Invocation"! Claim Intertwined Fate ×10, Primogems ×1,600, and other rewards via in game & in mails!
neutral · AI labelView post →I don't write reviews, mostly because I don't think the opinion of someone approaching 60 years old is going to be at all interesting to the vast majority of steam users, but I had to make an exception for this game as it has moved me in ways that traditional games just don't. To begin with, I wouldn't actually describe this as a game, it's more of an interactive book, I've not come across anything else quite like it. If you have traveled, or are a traveler and enjoy reading I highly…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →O’ the joy of travelling. Wanderlust Travel Stories is a travel-based visual novel developed by Different Tales. The game begins on Easter Island, as a group of travelers convene on one spot and decide to group up for their exploration of the island. As they explore the island, they take turns in telling the rest of the group about their travels across the world. Your time with Wanderlust will take you to Antarctica, the Faroe Islands, Thailand and Papua New Guinea among other places. It’s…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My Experience I would've thought that I'd be an ideal player for this game. My wife and I have had wonderful experiences travelling in Paris and Dublin, and if it weren't for student loan debt, we'd travel a lot more. We have a world map on the wall in the dining room, with push pins representing both where we've been and where we'd love to go. I've never been very interested in twitchy, competitive multiplayer games, and felt that I'd welcome something with a slower pace. Eliza is one of my…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wanderlust bills itself as a "bridge between literature and gaming". But it's less than a book and less than a game. Instead of harnessing the strengths of both, it instead suffers from the weakness of each medium. There are a handful of stories left for me to get through but I have no desire to do so.. It's impossible for me to put aside a decent book but this is pretty easy to discard. Wanderlust is made up of 10 travel stories, some quite long and some quite short. They're barely…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Oh I’m gonna love this game. Anyway. Farewell Wanderlust by the Amazing Devil
neutral · AI labelView post →My interior illustration for the FFXV Wanderlust Zine! The greatest thing about being in this zine was getting to draw one of my favorite critters from the game! Created in Procreate on iPad. #finalfantasyxv #ffxvwanderlustzine
neutral · AI labelView post →What is this game? How do I know if it is for me? These were my initial concerns I had before taking a dive into Wanderlust Travel Stories. First of all, I would be reluctant to call it a game. You could probably describe Wanderlust by a sum of its mechanics just like you could reduce a good book to a sum of its letters. Such measure would not do either of them justice. Wanderlust is a unique and immersive travel experience, and when I say immersive I do not mean the gimmicks they like to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I didn't know what to expect from this game. For sure it's something different. It's a fun little adventure. If you want a relaxed, story-driven game where you literally go around the world, this is the game for you. Writing is good, characters feel real, game mechanisms, art and sound layer supports well the bigger thought that (in my opinion) authors wanted to share. If you dream about life-changing adventures do yourself a favor and play this game. PS. I really appreciate the "reference…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wanderlust is an open-world sci-fi game for the #playdate. Coming 2026. #gamedev #indiedev
neutral · AI labelView post →- Wanderlust: Travel Stories - I'm old. I've played a lot of games. I've played games that were in cassette form. I've played the first Civ game off a bunch of floppies... so quite a bit of gaming history up to now, 2020. I've played AAA titles, I've played the very best the 80's and 90's had to offer. I've played some absolute stinkers, and I've played games that are simply unplayable. My expectations are always set to medium/ low. Despite all of that experience, Wanderlust is still very…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →DevBlog #67: New update info, and what we're working on now!. Hello, and welcome to DevBlog #67! This time, we'll cover details about an update that is coming out soon, and what other things we're working out right now and releasing hopefully quite soon!  # New Update Info Maxchill and Weasel have cooked up quite a big content update, with the main focus being making faction chests more…
neutral · AI labelView post →I normally like VNs, especially with choose your own adventure type decisions. However, the stories here are as dry as paint on an abandoned building. I almost fell asleep. I couldn't even make it to 1 hour of reading. The choices are of no consequence and I couldn't relate to the travel stories or characters. It seems that the intended audience for these stories are boomers / retirees. Plus the music is dull and the very few photos included look generic. I can't recommend this experience.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A good idea spoiled by a flawed execution. Would have left a neutral ("meh") review, if there was such an option. Very few of the stories are actually interesting. Short summary of most of the stories: West bad, East good. Europe bad, Africa good. Men bad, women good. Just kidding (but not really).
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In Wanderlust, hands represent the player. I still need a few more to complete the grid. If you do or know somebody that has a hand that is not represented (Skin shade, prosthetic, nails, etc), please send me a DM. I would love to include it in the game. #playdate #indiedev #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →In Wanderlust, the player can choose a hand to represent them in game. @cuatrojosz.bsky.social has kindly donated theirs. If you have a cool looking hand and wouldnt mind it being on the game, please DM me a picture of your left hand making a fist (like this one!) #playdate #indiedev #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →I have updated Wanderlust itch.io page to better reflect what the game is about. There is a Playtest demo available with the first few hours of the game and any feedback is more than appreciated (forgive the typos at the moment!). #playdate #indiedev #gamedev rojovelasco.itch.io/wanderlust
neutral · AI labelView post →For a game that markets itself as "a bridge between literature and gaming", Wanderlust Travel Stories unfortunately falls shorts on both fronts. The main problem I have with this game is that the stories and characters lack much depth or complexity. I only played two stories out of four: Martine in Thailand and Bangladesh, and Tomek in Europe. Martine's story was the first one I played. There were a few moments where I felt weird out or shocked by some of the options. Martine is a German…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Heartbeat post. Working hard on finishing Wanderlust. I hate this game and I love it but I also hate it. Current pointless stats: - 43K Lines of code - 502 Classes - 608 png files - 132 wav files - 57K words on script #playdate #indiedev #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Hi! Name's Bruno. Developer, artist, and bear enthusiast. I'm working on a small game titled Wanderlust, an adult furry VN / roguelite deckbuilder. If you're curious, check out @wanderlustvn.bsky.social , I'll be posting stuff there every now and then! This account is very much NSFW! So beware.
neutral · AI labelView post →Does Anyone Else Use Tabs, Any?. I was vaguely aware of them but presumed they'd been added mostly for those who were more used to that UI convention: not something long-time users of Emacs might really need but Emacs (as usual) trying to accommodate all types of usage styles or preferences. But, trying it out the other day briefly out of curiosity, I noticed that tabs could hold their own window configuration/layout (which, like, makes sense but hadn't dawned on me). And I started thinking…
neutral · AI labelView post →[url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/6142328/]Like this Review? Follow The Cpt Froggy Club Curator Page for plenty more! You begin in the town of Hanga Roa on Easter Island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. There’s a sudden down pour which is a blessing after the stifling heat of the day. The island is made famous for the giant Moai sculptures which adorn the island watch the tourists running for cover to get out of the rain. The tourists take cover in the local bar, all talking in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I picked the Bangkok story as my first journey and it was exactly what I wanted and maybe more. But it didn't take long for my excitement to be shattered. All the features that make you feel like you're in control of the story, options for different routes, attires, spending choices become either completely written out, or so strictly scripted there's barely any room for choices that matter in future stories. the fact they picked the one that provides its players with the most freedom as a demo…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Choose 20 games that greatly influence you. One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order. Day 4: The Pink Panther: Passport to Peril - Wanderlust Interactive (1996) #GameChallenge #Games #GameDev #PromoSky
neutral · AI labelView post →★★★★★ I fell in love with this game! This soothing experience was exactly what I needed. [+]⠀In these times of stress, uncertainty and limited travels, I recommend this title to anyone with a sensitive soul, in search of answers to the trials of life or simply looking for beautiful personal tales. This game is so heart-warming it's like wrapping yourself up in a blanket and sitting outside on your porch, looking at the clouds and the setting sun. While it's about discovering new places or…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very good story-driven game! Lots of interesting choices to try and some cool surprises. Background images look like stock photos but they are actually not! Overall I'd say the game has a really slick look - I dig it. Structure and general vibe are super similar to 80 Days, so if you liked that game, Wanderlust won't disappoint. Looking forward to playing more :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The stories are well-written, but they get a little preachy sometimes. (All the time actually) You can't really make amoral choices (shark-fin soup aside, and even that was used as a moral lesson), and there's a strong focus on all the problems in other countries and less focus on how nice it is to visit and enjoy. There is also the fact that, despite traveling, somehow the main characters always talk to other tourists instead of locals. It makes no sense to me. Is this how normal people…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is nothing more or less than a glorified visual novel about a bunch of world travelers sharing stories with each other while touring Easter Island, with some elements of a choose-your-own-adventure story. But it's a darned nice one, IMHO. -Positives- Graphical display/layout: Look, it's not going to win any graphics awards as it is a combination of a (decent) world map with a moving icon on it showing your travel (and sometimes latitude and longitude) and the rest of the time showing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Explore the world from your desk! Overall, Wanderlust: Travel Stories is a very pleasant, calming experience, one that feels as though it should be played in the same way one might curl up with a good book. Both the stories and broader narrative are interesting and it is a strong interactive novel, however, there are additional gameplay elements and mechanics integrated with just enough subtlety. Destination, travel methods, interactions and even choice of clothes can affect both character…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am looking for music to license for Wanderlust. The music will be featured on an in-game radio. No genre requirements but: - Songs must have lyrics. - Preferably Non-English. If you are interested or know somebody that would, please DM me. Reposts are appreciated. #playdate #indiedev #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Had an hour break at work, so I thought that I will check how the game developed from the demo. It turned to be a mistake of a kind as 3 hours later, only after finishing two stories I was finally able to exit the game and get back to work. The game is different than most games and it is an interesting experience - more like reading an interactive book than playing a game. I like challenges in the games, and still, I was not bored by Wanderlust - despite the slow pace and no danger, there was…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the most impactful journaling games that I have played with kiddo has been Wanderlust by Star West, and it's one of the few group journaling games that I've come across as well. Find my review here to check it out: www.ttrpgkids.com/2022/10/05/r...
neutral · AI labelView post →Mange your time, money and energy So far, I'm really impressed with the game. It's even more fascinating when you see the places you've been to in real life. With relaxing music and beautiful photographs, you'll travel the world from behind the screen
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There are a lot of issues and I do not know when to begin. Firstly I really enjoyed the mood system, equipment system and money tracking in the Thailand story. However, this is only true for some of the stories. For much of the stories, money, clothing and mood are no different. I wish the mood system, clothing system and money tracking system can be implemented in other stories. The African story is another issue for me, its too long and too boring. It just summarised all the countries into…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Overall this game over achieves! You'll get to travel the world in this choose your own adventure visual novel style of game, what more, you''ll travel the game in a very authentic manner, getting to experience these places for all the good, bad, wonder, and banality. Its an interesting cast of characters. Personally, I rather wish they'd of let you create your character rpg style. Perhaps it would of made the story telling not jive...idk...but that would have enhanced the game if I could…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Any non-English speakers willing to do the most amateurish voice work for my upcoming Playdate game, Wanderlust? I am looking to record radio spots/ads of 15-30 seconds in various languages. Please DM me if you have any interest. #playdate #indiedev #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Looking forward to travel the Ruhevolk? Please consider voting Wanderlust for Most Anticipated Game in the 2025 #Playdate Community Awards. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Coming Q1 2026. #indiedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Great idea, but oh my the realisation... While I can imagine certain parts being even a bit worse, as a whole I doubt it really could have been more boring, less playable and generally just absolutely uninteresting.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beautiful music and writing! I really love how interactive it is and how much of an impact your choices have on the story. Martine's story is the best imo. This is the closest I will get to visiting other countries... for now!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wanderlust is a storytelling experience. It's well delivered, intriguingly packaged fiction with hints of interactivity. A chill journey through other people's journeys. If you like to read, ideally National Geographic, and you're interested in the human aspect of the world, be it center stage or just as an undercurrent of a flowing tale, Wanderlust is for you. It's an interactive story made with a lot of heart mixed in.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just finished the first story and loved it! Such an amazing experience. You will find there: - Authentic stories inspired by real people - Original, beautiful photography of featured locations captured by the game creators themselves. - Relaxing soundtrack
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A big hang up with #D&D is the lack of later balancing... With the #Z'RPG, it's our main priority 🌟 Working together as a party is your best course to victory ⚔️ Get prepped for our introductory adventure coming soon: Wanderlust! 🎒🍃 Explore the game and all which the preview has to offer 🔮 #TTRPG
neutral · AI labelView post →It was great concept indie game but I'm sorry it isnt for me very chill game that I wasnt attracted to any of the characters Great stories, but I dont really pay attetion to the details from all the stories, I found Antartic and Africa's story a little bit amusing. the other is like whatever. and yeah thanks for showing me the great photos from the other side of the world
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You’re not wrong. Elden Ring: incredible game It is NOT incredible because I have to google what every fucking item in the game does. The item/lore/use cases should be DESCRIPTIVE on the page for the item. The map? Keep it! Wanderlust is great! But FFS I shouldn’t have to google what a knife does
neutral · AI labelView post →It's a really nice way to unwind from the chaos of the pandemic. Over all, it is what you expect it to be. I am really enjoying it, and just have sat now at the end of my day to have a cup of tea and play a chapter as an alternative to reading before bed. It can be frustrating when I don't notice a decision option has popped up and then it makes a decision for me because I took too long, and also it is annoying when I accidentally click on the wrong option because you can't easily go back one…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of my favourite games from 2019. Very relaxing and exciting at the same time! Plenty of replay options after you've finished the main story. The pictures and music suit the mood well, it really feels like you're travelling with the character! I'd love to have more stories in future, or a sequel! I really love this game. It ticks all my boxes!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I didn't think I would like this. But I must say that I'm fully enjoying this game. This is worth anyone's time and money.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →More than the sum of its parts On the surface it's underwhelming: some text, some photos, music. But I got actually hooked on these stories. I liked the variety and the fact that the choices are minor, because this way they seem real. I don't choose whether to save the planet or doom it, but if I should try eating a fried bug or not. Plus, the atmosphere is spot on, which is due to writing, photos and soundtrack. SOUND IS GREAT IN THIS GAME, don't underestimate it. When you read about a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Indie Game Discovery: Whisker Wanderlust: Unwritten Chapter If cozy cute cat overload is what you're after, this could scratch that itch. Beautifully absurd whimsy. store.steampowered.com/app/3978600/... #indiegames #indiegamedev #hiddenobject
neutral · AI labelView post →Genshin Impact Version Luna I Benefits and System Optimizations Overview #GenshinLunaI #ItStartsInNodKrai #GenshinHigh5 Invite a 5-star character of your choice from the Standard Wish "Wanderlust Invocation"! Claim Intertwined Fate ×10, Primogems ×1,600, other rewards via login & in-game mails!
neutral · AI labelView post →Adventurers, let’s face it—less is more. Stick to versatile outfits, pack neutral colors, and roll your clothes to save space. Need a bonus? Compression packing cubes are a game changer. Your back (and sanity) will thank you when you're running to catch that train. #traveltiptuesday #wanderlust
neutral · AI labelView post →This series is incredibly well written and very immersive. I found myself immediately pulled into these stories. I also found it really interesting the diversity in ways you can engage with choices. Sometimes its not an important choice and other times its about morality and safety. I love that there are photographs, maps and sound effects that accompany the written narrative making it all the more engaging. The game also explores a wide variety of travels and stories from around the world.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Calming and nice artstyle
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i'm ambivalent about this game. it has clear influences from inkle's 80 days, but boasts neither the level of depth, replayability or writing quality to make it worthwhile. its a neatly presented but rather dull travelogue.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fantastic, mellow game. Text based, but the still photos and the background sounds and music combine to create an evocative treat for the senses.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →At this point, I've only logged 2 hours in the game, but This game is so exquisitely written and so well crafted with regards to its ambience - this might be one of the best pieces of interactive fiction I have ever played. At the end of the day, there is a LOT of writing - and it is frustrating to see an English person use words like "mom" and "ass" instead of "mum" and "arse" - but everything else works so well for me; it earns a lot of sures from me.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So this game is about reading, and you choose A or B or C. But the twist is: it's not even the story that changes, it's usually the reaction of your character. This surprised me quite a bit as it's far from what I see as choices in gaming. It's very... Shall I say introspective? The writing flows well enough so the stories don't feel like they're overstaying their welcome, even though they ARE long. And I think it was a good decision to make a selection of stories instead of just one long…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's not a game, but rather an exceptional experience! I need to admit, that I haven't seen such an original production for quite a long time. It's really tough to explain what Wanderlust really is, as I didn't played anything similar in the past, that I could compare it to. Wanderlust Travel Stories helps you to relax, live through some amazing stories, even shed a tear, and laugh. Just as you can't simply describe the feelings that accompany you during travel, you can't really describe…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you're a fan of narrative stories, or you're a fan of 80 Days you owe it to yourself to play this game. It's not quite what I've expected - I certainly did not expect the stories to touch me on a personal level, and make me feel such vivid emotions. I've also been caught off-guard by how much I wanted to go on the same journeys the characters went - warts and all. I've also managed to disconnect myself from the character who's story was being played - which, for me, is a rare occurrence -…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →And yes, I’m aware of “A Friend Like You.” It was… a disappointment, given the intensity of my desire for such a collaboration. However, Brian’s cover of Paul’s “Wanderlust” is still breathtaking every time. Trying to exactly measure how much it’s worth is the kind of game a teenager would play.
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