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Wander Stars Brings Anime-Inspired RPG Action to PC and Consoles

Indie publisher Fellow Traveller and developer Paper Castle Games have released Wander Stars, a Saturday morning anime-inspired RPG now available on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S. To celebrate launch week, the game is 10% off on Steam, and players who purchase before October 2, 2025, will receive the Digital Sketchbook and Original Soundtrack for free.

  • Digital Sketchbook – 40 pages of concept art from Andie Gallo and Kay Dominguez, featuring production sketches, character concepts, and environments.
  • Original Soundtrack – 55 tracks from Sayth Vashra and Stijn van Wakeren, inspired by Japanese music of the 1980s.

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A galactic martial arts journey

Wander Stars follows Ringo, a determined martial artist searching for her missing brother. With her companion Wolfe, she sets out across the galaxy in a narrative told across 10 television-style episodes. The story blends action, betrayal, redemption, and found family, drawing inspiration from anime classics like Dragon Ball Z, Sailor Moon, and One Piece.

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Word-powered martial arts combat

The game’s Kiai battle system offers a unique twist on turn-based combat. Instead of standard menus, players piece together words learned during their travels to unleash attacks and defenses. Combining over 200 available words, players can pull off flashy moves like Fire! Smash! or set up defenses such as Phantom! Guard! Strategic wordplay, along with rival weaknesses and strengths, determines the path to victory—and sometimes even turns enemies into allies.

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A new RPG adventure for anime fans

With its blend of episodic storytelling, strategic combat, and anime-inspired presentation, Wander Stars aims to bring the energy of Saturday morning cartoons into the modern RPG space. Whether you’re in it for the battles, the art, or the heartfelt story, this one promises to keep your fists (and your words) busy.

Wander Stars is available now on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

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