Wander Stars roundhouse kicks its way across the galaxy on August 1

The one-of-a-kind word-based JRPG will launch on PC and Nintendo Switch

Talented indie game trio Paper Castle Games and indie narrative label Fellow Traveller are delighted to confirm that turn-based JRPG Wander Stars is coming to PC and Nintendo Switch on August 1. The anime-inspired game will deliver a one-of-a-kind adventure and the team can’t wait to share it with the world!  

As budding martial artist Ringo and secretive rapscallion Wolfe, embark on a galaxy-spanning search for the pieces of the Wanderstar map. Across 10 episode-style chapters, inspired by Cowboy Bebop, Dragon Ball Z, and One Piece, follow the determined twosome as they collect pieces of the Wanderstar map, engaging in grand mysteries, shocks, surprises, and epic plot twists, just as you’d expect from an iconic anime television series.

Along the way, Ringo and Wolfe will use their fists, feet, and words, battling enemies with “Kiai,” a unique form of martial arts. This very special combat system sees the Wander Stars protagonists combine all kinds of words to unleash damage and creativity in equal measure. Strong! Heat! Smash! and Phantom! Guard! attacks are just some examples of what you can unleash with the game’s more than 200 unlockable words!  

The customizable combat offers real potential for mass damage and smart strategy, with endless offensive and defensive moves. Word cooldowns, as well as enemy strengths and weaknesses all have to be considered. Additionally, using your words with honor (and not only as weapons) can unlock unique phrases that can lend you more power in future battles. It also makes you friends in the game, and really, what’s cooler than that?  

Players can also sign up for the Wander Stars player beta on Steam, which will go live June 19 and delve deeper into the game than the public Steam demo. For more information, follow Paper Castle Games on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter/X, and join their official Paper Castle Games Discord.

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About Fellow Traveller Games
Fellow Traveller is an indie games publishing label exploring the possibility space of what narrative games can be. Since our founding in 2012, we have sought out and partnered with pioneering game developers working on unusual games with narrative at their core.

You may know us from the tabletop-inspired RPG set in the ruins of interplanetary capitalism (Citizen Sleeper), the polar exploration survival story riddled with life or death decisions (The Pale Beyond), the noir adventure set before, during, and after the Big Bang (Genesis Noir),  or the murder mystery with a cast of otherworldly suspects (Paradise Killer).

Join us on a journey into a world of surprising games and unusual stories.

Website: fellowtraveller.games
Bluesky: @fellowtraveller.games
Instagram: @fellowtravellergames
Threads: @fellowtravellergames
TikTok: @fellowtravellergames

About Paper Castle Games
Paper Castle Games are a game development studio currently based in Spain and founded in Venezuela in 2013. They are a team of friends making story-driven games, who like to think outside the box to subvert conventions and create unique and engaging experiences.

Website: papercastlegames.com
Instagram: @papercastledevs
Bluesky: @papercastlegames.com
X: @papercastledevs