A small tea shop sits beneath the trees, offering a quiet space for reflection and change. This Spring, Wanderstop—a narrative game—will be released. The game combines storytelling with tea-making in a calm, meditative experience focused on themes of change and healing.

We’ll tell you about the classic games that inspired the solo developer of Moons of Darsalon, which is coming to consoles next month. Plus, a bit about the game’s mechanics, its improvements through trial and error, the balance between fresh and retro, and some details about the upcoming release.