The developer of the cozy tea shop adventure Wanderstop is shutting down, citing a "particularly tough time for raising game funds." Ivy Road, the studio behind Wanderstop, wasn't able to secure funding for its next game, Engine Angel. It's a bummer to see a charming, smaller-scale game like Wanderstop not able to continue. These kinds of unique, atmospheric experiences often struggle to find backing in the current climate. The gaming industry is brutal, especially for indie devs. Crowdfunding and other alternative funding models have their limits. With the economic uncertainty, investors seem to be playing it safe. Still, I was hoping Ivy Road would find a way to keep going. Wanderstop looked lovely, the kind of game one would love to curl up with on a rainy afternoon. https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/developer-of-cozy-tea-shop-adventure-wanderstop-is-shutting-down-its-a-particularly-tough-time-for-raising-game-funds/