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Wanderburg guides hub: getting started, controls, demo, growth, bosses, biomes, and Steam Deck notes for Early Access.
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Wanderburg Wiki
Demo tips, captains, modules, and Early Access prep for the castle-on-wheels roguelike.
Fan wiki for Wanderburg: castle-on-wheels demo tips, captains, modules, builds, bosses, and Early Access notes.
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Official trailer
Wanderburg official reveal trailer
Game overview
A rolling fortress that eats the map
Wanderburg is a single-player isometric roguelike from Berlin cooperative studio Randwerk, published by Sidekick Publishing. You drive a castle on wheels across a procedural countryside, swallow sheep, fields, and smaller forts, then spend the gold on captains, modules, crew, and artifacts. It plays like a survivor-like with real vehicle handling: four ability slots, timed actives, and bosses large enough to flatten you. A Steam demo already covers the grasslands loop. Early Access is scheduled for 8 September 2026 with extra biomes and vehicles. Start with the getting started guide, then check controls, the demo walkthrough, and the module tier list.
Quick facts
- Developer
- Randwerk
- Publisher
- Sidekick Publishing
- Platform
- PC (Steam)
- Genre
- Action roguelike
- Early Access
- 8 Sep 2026
- Players
- Single-player
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Hubs for the searches players actually make: how to play, what to pick, and what Early Access adds.
Tier List
Wanderburg tier lists for demo modules, captains, and builds, labelled as opinion from public footage, not patch gospel.
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Wanderburg captains, modules, crew, and artifacts hub: who to unlock first and how demo loadouts actually differ.
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Wanderburg updates hub: Early Access date, Steam demo history, desert trailer, and Gamescom notes in one timeline.
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Wanderburg tools hub: Steam system requirements and a loadout checklist for captains, modules, crew, and artifacts.
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Official Wanderburg links: Steam store, demo, Discord, Randwerk site, socials, and how this fan wiki relates to them.
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Start here if you just downloaded the demo or want a cleaner first run.
Latest updates
Demo notes, desert biome peeks, and the September Early Access date.
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The pages demo players keep open between runs.
Quick start
Five practical steps before you roll into the grasslands.
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Learn the driving loop
Wanderburg is vehicle combat, not a click-to-win survivor. Read controls so WASD, mouse move, boost, and the four ability slots feel natural before a boss steamroller arrives.
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Survive the first demo run
The getting started page and the demo walkthrough cover consuming sheep, picking your first module, and leaving gold on the table when a bigger castle appears.
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Pick a build, not a pile
Demo players keep rediscovering the same strong pairs: ram plus boost, fire mage, vampire sustain. Compare them on best builds and the module tier list.
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Look past the grasslands
Early Access on 8 September 2026 adds more biomes and vehicles. Skim biomes and the Early Access page so the desert peek is not a surprise.
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FAQ
Wiki FAQ
Quick answers to the most common Wanderburg questions.
What is Wanderburg?
A single-player isometric roguelike where you drive a castle on wheels, eat villages and smaller forts, and grow a modular war machine. See the game overview and official links.
When does Wanderburg launch?
Early Access is scheduled for 8 September 2026 on Steam. The full 1.0 date is not announced. Details live on the Early Access page.
Is there a demo?
Yes. The Steam demo lets you play the grasslands loop, unlock a slice of captains and modules, and learn the shop. Follow the demo walkthrough.
Does Wanderburg have multiplayer?
No. Official store copy lists single-player only. There is no local or online multiplayer in the demo or the announced Early Access feature set.
Where should a new player start?
Read getting started, bind controls, then pick a captain from the captains list before chasing boss kills.
Which languages does this wiki cover?
English, German, French, and Spanish. Steam lists many more interface languages for the game itself; this fan wiki focuses on the four above.
Ready to grow a bigger castle?
Use the getting started guide for your first hour, then open the best builds page and the Early Access notes before 8 September 2026.
Start with the beginner guide