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...

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?...

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!

So much excitement and love from everyone the team and I are absolutely floored thank you!! 😁😁 Wanted to share the animated concept I first pitched to the team, I was most excited abt having a mirror highlighting the characters in a car-centric game and attacks that influenced your own movement

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

Again, this is just a prototype and not guaranteed full game ppl will be able to play. We're near the end of our funding window so if you know or are a publisher interested feel free to email (in bio)! Below are the credits for the build, and thank you to Water Spirit for the music in the video!

I've been working on a game pitch and story dear to me, "ENGINE ANGEL", with the team at Ivy Road! We're still seeking funding, but in the meantime I wanted everyone to still be able to share the work they've done. I'll be sharing more as well as reposting any of the team's posts so stay tuned!

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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

Shout out to TWELVE Dev Dive alumnus for nominations! @michaelfrei.io @messhof.bsky.social @qdork.bsky.social @alamodegames.bsky.social @writnelson.bsky.social @ivyroadgames.bsky.social @lululu.games @giantsquidstudios.com @braceyourselfgames.com @lushfoil.bsky.social @mergeconflictstudio.com

Wanderstop was nominated for the Golden Joystick Award in the "Best Indie Game" category! 🥳🥳🥳 Voting closes on Friday, October 31st, so be sure to check out all the shortlisted games and get your votes in by then ~ Vote Now: www.gamesradar.com/goldenjoysti...

The Sword Celebration continues! Pick up Wanderstop now (20% off until September 6th!) and enjoy a curated selection of games with iconic swords until September 8th! store.steampowered.com/app/1299460/...

The Sword Celebration has officially begun, and Wanderstop is taking part! Alta's sword is central to her emotional journey during Wanderstop. Will she be able to wield it again? Pick it up, and play to find out (on sale for 20% off until September 6th)! ⚔🍵 store.steampowered.com/app/1299460/...

You ever go back to your saved videogame footage and reminisce about all the great times you've had? Yeah.

Cedre did an incredible job with Wanderstop — if you have a project that needs UI, definitely reach out to them!

Do you remember when games had jingles when you hit the start button? Like, in Silent Hill, or how the resident evil man says RESIDENT EEVIIIL? We stopped doing it and I hate that this tradition is gone. I miss it so much, I put it in Wanderstop, a game I worked on.

Don't miss your chance to pick up Wanderstop for 20% off! The Steam Summer Sale is going on for just one more week ~ store.steampowered.com/app/1299460/...

Colors of Wanderstop 🎨

If you've been needing an excuse to get a game that's about brewing tea, reflecting on life, and perhaps facing some hard truths, Wanderstop is part of the Steam Summer Sale! store.steampowered.com/app/1299460/...

Sorry to Gerald's son who probably doesn't want this picture posted up in a tea shop 😅

Boro's absolutely right: there are few satisfactions than making and giving someone a cup of tea 🍵

1) The Roottrees Are Dead @roottrees.com 2) Wanderstop @ivyroadgames.bsky.social 3) South of Midnight @compulsiongames.bsky.social

In this new episode of No Small Games, we will talk about Wanderstop, a new game from @ivyroadgames.bsky.social! You can check out this new episode on your favorite listening app! 😉

Bringing back this gem: a short sharing the day in the life of a pluffin 💛 Headphones on and volume up for some lovely music as well!

I finally finished @ivyroadgames.bsky.social's Wanderstop. Possibly the best game I've ever played.

Get lost at Wanderstop… and find yourself again. Our summer season kicks off with our episode covering this beautiful game about burnout, healing and tea, from @ivyroadgames.bsky.social. Streaming this Thursday, June 19!

I’m beyond excited to announce that I voice Alta in Wanderstop! The character resonated with me deeply 🍵 The heart and artistry that the @ivyroadgames.bsky.social team poured into this game was such a joy to behold. You can check it out on Steam, PS5, Xbox & Epic Games🎮 youtu.be/TrAJzniyyZI

✨Wanderstop is now available on the Epic Game Store!✨ Pick up Wanderstop now on Epic (with a 20% discount!), and get ready to pour yourself a cup of tea, pet some pluffins, and take some time to rest. You MUST take time to rest... store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/wand...

The best game of 2025 is still up in the air, but, so far, we've loved Wanderstop's mixture of calming chill and existential crisis. The latest Gamify My Life feature explains exactly why: @hellocakebread.bsky.social @ivyroadgames.bsky.social www.thepopverse.com/gaming-gamif...