# Wayfinder

> Reveal poems hidden in nature

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1563794200](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1563794200)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1563794200`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** National Film Board of Canada – Office national du film du Canada
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (46 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2021-12-16
- **First published:** 2021-12-08
- **Size:** 72 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wayfinder/id1563794200)
- **Website:** [https://www.nfb.ca/interactive/wayfinder](https://www.nfb.ca/interactive/wayfinder)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://help.nfb.ca/important-notices/#privacy](https://help.nfb.ca/important-notices/#privacy)

## Description

WAYFINDER is a generative art game that takes the user on a contemplative cause-and-effect journey with nature. Symbolizing the give-and-take relationship humans have with the natural world, users move a mystical character through forest, grasslands and tundra in search of poetic tokens dotting the landscape. When activated, they reveal words hidden in the wind, breathing new life into the nearby flora and fauna. Flowers grow at the character’s feet, leaves bloom on the bare trees, birds and butterflies emerge. As the user continues on their journey, these uncovered words combine into verse, expressing our eternal need to capture nature’s fleeting moments in poetry.

Each experience of WAYFINDER is as unique and ephemeral as the natural world itself. The visual assets are assembled procedurally and delivered in real-time. The lines of poetry are created with a mix of artificial intelligence, machine learning and generative processes, providing thousands of possible combinations. As such, Wayfinder is an ever-changing, emergent artwork with infinite possibilities.

Blurring the line between video game, animated short and interactive poem, WAYFINDER is produced by the NFB and the latest project by artist and creative coder Matt DesLauriers. 

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Compatibility issues might occur on older iPad devices updated to OS 15.1.

## Rankings

- #183,910 — Overall

## Review summary

Players praise Wayfinder for its calming visuals, soothing music, and creative nature-poetry concept, with accessibility for non-gamers. Recurrent concerns cite frequent black-screen glitches that block play and a very short runtime that ends before exploration feels complete. Some reviewers suggest expanding content with more areas, dialogue, and achievements to sustain longer engagement.

### Pros

- Relaxing, calming atmosphere
- Beautiful visuals and animation
- Creative, poetic concept centered on poetry and nature
- Pleasant music and sound design
- Accessible and easy for non-gamers

### Cons

- Black screen / graphical glitches after cutscenes
- Gameplay is very short; finishes quickly
- Limited content; requests for more features and longer play (dialogue, achievements, more areas)

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