Comparison

The Wanderer vs Meteor Mayhem

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Wanderer

Explore a post-apocalyptic wasteland, scavenge for supplies, and battle enemies in this Fallout-inspired RPG. Customize your character, upgrade stats, and find a companion to survive the harsh environment. Features include randomized maps, various locations to explore, and selectable difficulty levels for high replayability.

Highlights
  • Post-apocalyptic RPG survival
  • Character customization
  • Upgradeable stats and items
  • Randomized map and locations
  • Companion system
  • Difficulty selection
  • Camper van traversal
Features
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Wander the harsh wasteland as one of the last remaining survivors searching for supplies and battling any unwanted visitors in this Fallout inspired pocket based post-apocalyptic RPG survival game. FREE TO PLAY ON MOBILE Pixel quality gaming on your phone with customizable characters and upgradeable stats and items. Experience the thrill of this Fallout inspired action/adventure game with no forced adverts and no pay wall, now on your phone for easy on-the-go fun. VARIOUS LOCATIONS Traverse through different towns that have unique places to search from random houses -> medical shops -> police stations, all with lots of places to search for supplies. RANDOMISED MAP With each playthrough, the map changes and locations scatter to give a different playthrough as you plan for expeditions. FIND YOUR FELLOW COMPANION Be on the lookout for a beloved pet that could help you gather supplies or help fend off attackers. Level their stats up and have a powerful companion. DIFFICULTY SELECTION & REPLAYABILITY With a selection of difficulties to customise, the player can manually choose how hard they want their experience to be. This will add to the replayability and will allow players to try out different playthroughs that can really change up how events turn out. TRAVERSING THE MAP Find all new parts to build the broken down camper van and be able to travel across the wasteland faster along with extra storage space. Get out of radiated areas quicker and be able to head back to your campsite before you become mutated. SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST Use skill and strategy to battle any unwanted attackers and be rewarded with their loot which will help you survive longer in this harsh wasteland. CHOICE AND COMPLEXITY While exploring the player will have the chance to engage with various interactions that can affect your karma as well as trade supplies with another fellow survivor. Have what it takes to survive the wasteland? Download The Wanderer now! _________________________________________________________ NOTE: We welcome any feedback during your experience to improve the game. To give feedback, in-game go to > Options > Discord or use this link https://discord.gg/97av7Nf _________________________________________________________ Visit the Wiki for tips and detailed information - https://the-wanderer-game.fandom.com/wiki/The_Wanderer _________________________________________________________ Please note this app contains social features that allow you to compete for the high scores in the leaderboards and push notifications to inform you when free supplies are ready to be given. You can choose whether or not to utilize these features. CREDIT Music track - Zachfitzgeraldmusic.com TERMS OF USE https://www.jamiepparish.com/terms-of-use PRIVACY POLICY https://www.jamiepparish.com/privacy-policy

About

Meteor Mayhem

Features
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Blast into the deep unknown with Meteor Mayhem! Take the helm of a highly maneuverable starship trapped in a chaotic, drifting debris field. Thrust through zero gravity, spin on a dime, and obliterate oncoming space rocks into tiny fragments before they smash your hull. Every shot requires precision as giant hazards split into faster, deadlier pieces. Can you maintain your cool under cosmic pressure and conquer the leaderboard? Strap in and fire away!

Screenshots

The Wanderer4 screens
Meteor Mayhem4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Wanderer at 15.0 against Meteor Mayhem's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Wanderer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Meteor Mayhem sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Wanderer ships an update weekly, Meteor Mayhem every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
The Wanderer versus Meteor Mayhem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe WandererMeteor Mayhem
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (44K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings44K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size429 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJamie ParishEric Brooks

Bugs and requests

The Wanderer

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inventory and storage issues
  • Disappearing vehicle parts
  • Incorrect or missing information display
  • Inconsistent difficulty scaling
  • Progression-blocking bugs

Requested features

11 requests
  • More maps and locations to explore
  • Ability to move camp and settle in new areas
  • More enemy and faction variety
  • Craftable weapons and gear
  • Cooking and food preparation options
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  • Companion system with different pet types
  • Multiplayer or co-op functionality
  • Endgame content and boss encounters
  • Landscape mode support
  • Customization options for character and camp
  • Better UI and information display

Meteor Mayhem

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

The Wanderer

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Access Content$4.991 Month
One-time9
  • 1000 Bottle Caps$1.99
  • 1 Token$2.99
  • 6 Survivor Tokens$4.99
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  • STARTER PACK$4.99
  • Material Scavenger$5.49
  • 5000 Bottle Caps$5.99
  • Remove Ad Banners/Billboards$5.99
  • Maximum Bag Upgrade$6.99
  • Van Warranty$9.99
1 purchases

Meteor Mayhem

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.49

Questions

Is The Wanderer free?
The Wanderer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meteor Mayhem free?
Meteor Mayhem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Wanderer or Meteor Mayhem have ads?
Both The Wanderer and Meteor Mayhem show ads.
Which is updated more often, The Wanderer or Meteor Mayhem?
The Wanderer ships an update weekly, and Meteor Mayhem every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Wanderer was updated on November 7, 2026 and Meteor Mayhem on October 28, 2026.

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