First Look: The Wandering Village on Nintendo Switch 1

Release date: July 17, 2025. Price: $29.99 / £26.99 / 29.99€. File size: 1.4 GB. Publisher: Stray Fawn. Developer: Stray Fawn Studio.

We’ve taken a look at The Wandering Village running on Nintendo Switch 1, and its unique blend of city-building and survival on the back of a living creature is unlike anything we’ve played before. Set in a world overrun by toxic plant life, a small group of survivors takes refuge atop a giant, gentle beast called Onbu—your mobile home through a beautifully dangerous, post-apocalyptic landscape.

As their leader, you’ll construct a thriving village on Onbu’s back, carefully managing production chains and maximizing space while preparing your people to face ever-changing environmental threats. But living on a giant wandering creature isn’t just about logistics – it’s about trust. Will you nurture a bond with Onbu, creating a symbiotic relationship, or exploit its back for your villagers’ survival?

Key Features:

• Build & Expand Your Village — Optimize limited space atop Onbu to create a resilient settlement.
• Symbiotic Survival or Parasitic Choices — Your bond with Onbu determines your fate.
• Explore Diverse Biomes — Adapt to shifting climates and gather rare resources across Onbu’s journey.
• Unearth Forgotten Tech — Research ancient technologies from the old world and wield their power wisely.
• Face Environmental Challenges — Toxic spores, extreme weather, parasites, and more stand between you and survival.

From vibrant forests to desolate wastelands, The Wandering Village offers a thoughtful and tension-filled survival experience steeped in atmosphere. Our gameplay impressions on Nintendo Switch 1 reveal a fascinating and heartfelt take on symbiosis, sustainability, and strategy.

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