Unfortunately, we've got some bittersweet news: today we must share that Ivy Road is closing its doors due to being unable to secure funding for our next project. Read more via our blog post at www.ivyroad.fun/studioupdate...

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While we've gotten affirming feedback on Engine Angel, pitching unfortunately hasn't been successful. As a result, we've had to make the hard decision to lay off five team members. Each of these devs are incredible: if you have a place on your team, or know someone hiring, please keep them in mind!⬇

My top 10 videogames of the year. Wanderstop from @ivyroadgames.bsky.social is one of the few games that has probably permanently changed my brain chemistry and how I think about life. An easy Game of the Year for me personally! A few other caveats for the rest of this list down below...

I'm hoping I included some fantastic games that people might not have expected, such as those from @rescuepetsgame.bsky.social, @potipoti.studio, @ivyroadgames.bsky.social, and @uvula.jp. Shoutout to all the small teams that make a big impact with their art. youtu.be/PcM2Wvucoog?...

My Top 33 Video Games of 2025 (with Awards!)

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A new season begins! We’re reviewing Wanderstop from @ivyroadgames.bsky.social alongside our guest @nehapolitan.bsky.social! We also have reviews of games from @scavstudio.bsky.social and @messhof.bsky.social! Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/u... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1U4H...

Now that our game pitch "ENGINE ANGEL" has been introduced to you all, over the next weeks I'll be sharing the environment visuals, tech art and level design that I worked on for our prototype! Here's a lil peekie of whats to come 👀🤘🏿.

Here's concept turnarounds I made of Ms. Garter and THRONE's car, The Morning Star! By itself it's a regular rally car, but when driven by the two it becomes a biomechanical menace capable of high speed and crushing power. It has amazing spatial awareness too, since it can see in all directions.

Worked on this little animation prototyping a potential combo flow pretty early on in the pitch's production~ These mockups honestly seem to do wonders for getting an idea and consensus of what we do and don't want the game to play like early on!

I made designs for this! Here's the main rally couple, angel THRONE and human Ms. Garter. ENGINE ANGEL is a 'car'-acter action game, where you smash, rip & tear hordes of other angel infested vehicles dying for worship. As said, we're looking for funding to make this in full! #screenshotsaturday

If you're wondering what the Wanderstop team has been up to since the game released: it's this

For Best Simulation Game: Two Point Museum @twopointstudios.bsky.social News Tower @twinsailsint.bsky.social Tiny Bookshop @tinybookshopgame.com @skystonegames.bsky.social Wanderstop @ivyroadgames.bsky.social @annapurna.com Promise Mascot Agency @kaizengameworks.com More at Gameobserver.com

Ha sido un año de llegar tarde a casi todo, por suerte es algo que se lleva mucho mejor tras jugar a Wanderstop, de @ivyroadgames.bsky.social. De mis favoritos del año. Cuánto bien le hizo a mi cabeza y qué guay lo esté jugando ahora @pieldelibelula.bsky.social. www.anaitgames.com/analisis/ana...

Análisis de Wanderstop - AnaitGames

Ivy Road combina el burnout de una luchadora legendaria con una relajante tetería para obtener una de las experiencias más potentes del año.

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Wanderstop was such a beautiful experience, and was actually my game of the year! It was a story that gripped me from start to end with morals and meaning that I think I needed to hear this year.

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!!NON-FISHING POST!! Backloggd is allowing people to upload their best of the year, so I thought I'd post mine here! Wanderstop is my GOTY! I've also now beaten The Witcher 3, so expect my review to come later! Spoilers: I don't think it's as great as everyone says?

Looking back on 2025, we released Wanderstop on March 11 with @ivyroadgames.bsky.social. Playing as a fallen fighter named Alta, you’ll manage a tea shop within a magical forest and tend to the customers who pass through.

Today's the day! We're so honored Wanderstop is a nominee in Games for Impact at this year's TGAs 🎉 Congratulations to all the teams and games included in the celebration: we can't wait to watch the show tonight!

An outstanding list of games overall, and we're so pleased to see that Wanderstop is included! 💛 www.npr.org/2025/12/03/n...

The best games of 2025, picked by NPR's staff

From indies like Blue Prince to big console exclusives like Donkey Kong Bananza, NPR staff members and contributors round up their favorite games of 2025.

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Wanderstop is such a beautiful and thoughtful game. I’ll be thinking about it for a long time. (and mention it in my PhD thesis about micro-interactions in narrative games) Super inspiring, thank you <3 @ivyroadgames.bsky.social

Try not to forget your fav games from early in the year when you claim your GOTY! Mine stands with Wanderstop! store.steampowered.com/app/1299460/... @ivyroadgames.bsky.social nailed it. Made me feel way too seen and cry way too hard.

Wanderstop on Steam

From the creator of The Stanley Parable and The Beginner’s Guide comes Wanderstop, a narrative-centric cozy game about change and tea.

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If I had to pick ONE, Wanderstop is my GOTY. @ivyroadgames.bsky.social told a story we've all experienced, whether it's burnout, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, or not feeling like you're enough, and it did not get enough love. I still think about Alta and Boro and making tea on the regular.

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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, writer and reluctant tea shop assistant, @spacevalkyries.bsky.social! The game she is talking about today is Wanderstop by @ivyroadgames.bsky.social and Annapurna Interactive. funandgames.libsyn.com/side-quests-...

I really really think more people should play Wanderstop... It's one of my favorite games of this year... And it's got C418 music #art

Wanderstop may have fixed me a little bit. And what else are games for if not that? @ivyroadgames.bsky.social knocked it out of the park with Wanderstop and it quickly became one of our favorites of this year and all years. Our full nominee video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7Nw...

Finally had time to game for a little bit without worrying about work and decided to finally give #Wonderstop a go. TL:DR - instantly fell in love with Boro and his energy @ivyroadgames.bsky.social

OUTSTANDING VISUAL STYLE: Wanderstop is a game about finding yourself and finding out what it means to have a place in the world. As you in the role of Alta tend to the little tea shop, the clearing it resides in changes to reflect her journey of recovery, as well as revealing her dark past.

Overjoyed to announce that @kimberlywoods.net - the voice of Alta - just received a nomination for "Best Game Trailer Voiceover" for the Voice Arts Awards! Kimberly truly brought Alta to life ~ check out the trailer here: youtu.be/p3zIC0Asdf8?... #voiceartsawards #wanderstop

🤯 Wanderstop is nominated in the Games for Impact category in @thegameawards.com! Absolutely blown away, especially considering we're alongside some powerhouses this year: Consume Me, Despelote, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, and South of Midnight. Go vote for your faves of 2025 at TheGameAwards.com!

Pour a celebratory cup of tea: Wanderstop is nominated in the @indiegameawards.gg for Emotional Impact 🍵💗 Congratulations to all of the nominees: the caliber of games is outstanding ~ everyone should be so proud! Tune in for an evening of celebrating indies on December 18th! www.indiegameawards.gg