The Wanderer vs Bottle Roaming
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Wanderer
Experience the iconic Frankenstein myth from a new perspective. Play as the Creature, an amnesiac being exploring the world and forging your destiny through choices and experiences. Discover a visually stunning 19th-century European landscape brought to life with a captivating soundtrack.
- Play as Frankenstein's Creature
- Explore vast European landscapes
- Make choices that shape your story
- Experience evolving environments
- Unique dark romantic art style
- Original soundtrack
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A fresh look at the myth of Frankenstein Play as the Creature, a wanderer without memory or past, a virgin spirit in a completely fabricated body. To forge the destiny of this artificial being who is ignorant of both Good and Evil, you will have to explore the vast world and experience joy and sorrow. Dr. Frankenstein's founding myth is once again revealed in all its glory through the innocent eyes of his creature. A thousand miles from the horror stories, here is a sensitive wander in the shoes of a pop icon. A breathtaking artistic direction Imbued with a dark romanticism, the game's universe draws its astonishing beauty from 19th century paintings. Through evolving landscapes, the boundary between reality and fiction fades and the novel comes to life. Powerful and original, the soundtrack highlights the Creature's feelings of wanderlust. Explore your emotions and write your story One choice after another, feel your way towards your destiny. Confronted with humans, you will no longer be able to escape the question of your origins. Who gave you life? This introspective quest will take you on an adventure across Europe. Bitter or pleasant, your experiences will bring you closer to the truth. Will you be ready to face it? The Wanderer: Frankenstein's Creature is the new video game from La Belle Games, co-produced and published by ARTE, the cultural European TV and digital channel. Features: • Rediscover a pop culture icon through 18 paintings, in a point & click narrative game • Your actions will shape the end of your story, choose carefully • Landscapes evolve according to the creature's emotions • A unique atmosphere thanks to a staggering soundtrack
Bottle Roaming
Explore a miniature world inside bottles as a small sprite. Solve puzzles across nine unique levels, each with distinct landscapes, to uncover hidden secrets and reach the end of your journey. This game offers a relaxing experience for players of all ages.
- Explore micro-worlds in bottles
- Solve puzzles to progress
- Nine unique levels
- Stunning, diverse landscapes
- Relaxing gameplay for all ages
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Embark on a leisure journey through the micro world of Bottle Roaming! It features a little sprite that roams within bottles, seeking to uncover the secrets hidden within. With nine levels to explore, players must solve various puzzles to progress through the game and reach the end. The game boasts stunning scenery, with each level featuring a different landscape to keep players engaged and inspired. Bottle Roaming is suitable for gamers of all ages. Just enjoy the time roaming in it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Bottle Roaming at Free against The Wanderer's $3.99. The Wanderer's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 3.2) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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
Bottle Roaming is free to download; The Wanderer costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Wanderer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of The Wanderer's written reviews are positive against 33% of Bottle Roaming's.
The Wanderer ships an update every 2 weeks, Bottle Roaming monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Wanderer | Bottle Roaming |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (11 ratings) — better | 3.2 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 824 MB | 368 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ARTE France Apps | 米叶 罗 |
Customer experience
The Wanderer
Bottle Roaming
Bugs and requests
The Wanderer
Reported bugs
8 issues- Frequent crashes at various points
- Game freezes during gameplay
- Unresponsive elements in puzzles
- Text display issues
- iPadOS swipe indicator interference
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- Game not saving progress
- App stuck at login screen
- Sound not working without headphones
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to replay chapters for different options
- Soundtrack availability for purchase
- More direction for gameplay
- Version from Victor Frankenstein's perspective
Bottle Roaming
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Wanderer
No in-app purchases
Bottle Roaming
No in-app purchases
Questions
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