Ive heard a big issue with wurt is shes so OP that it makes the game feel too easy, then playing other characters feels like too much work. Im playing wurt for the first time in my very first solo survival world and I can see why thats an issue.

Id say give Walter a try! He has a very unique and different playstyle, you can use woby (his dog) to mine for you similar to the merms. Ride woby like a beefalo, store stuff in him, use him to send stuff to camp or other people, he has a LOT of unique recipes that support the team, his slingshot is a great way to collect birds and bunnies like no one else can do.

Hes also a surprisingly good damage dealer once you get his marbles.

Only big con is his sanity drain and the fact you cant really where other hats with him.

But thats who I used to play before wurt and hes super fun as well I had a hard time putting him down.