You’ve probably heard the buzz about Amazon’s live-action Fallout show. And as it turns out, this turns out to be a faithful and enjoyable adaptation of the hilariously grotesque post-apocalyptic role-playing game series. This live-action show offers a glimpse into the wild world of Fallout and the bizarre crimes that are waiting to be uncovered, and might inspire you to try out some games with similar hubris. .
However, if you’ve already taken the plunge with the Fallout series, or already have them on your list of games to check out, here are some other games we recommend that scratch that itch just like Bethesda Game Studios’ games. to introduce. In addition to similar games centered around choice and agency, our list also includes several games that tackle the post-apocalyptic world in slightly different ways. So, here are some recommended games for people who can’t get enough of Fallout.
wasteland 3
Before developer Interplay found great success with the original Fallout, the foundations for the post-apocalyptic RPG were first established with 1988’s Wasteland. Wasteland, his first PC RPG set in post-apocalyptic America, featured a very bizarre plot and a large number of raiders to fight in tactical engagements. While the original His Wasteland and his 2014 sequel are still excellent tactical RPGs, the recent Wasteland 3 is the pinnacle of the series and a great place for beginners to start.
Wasteland 3 is all about strategic decision-making by a squad of Desert Rangers, offering a complex and urgent-level approach to exploring and surviving many nasty encounters in the ruins of America’s Rocky Mountains. As you develop your trusty crew of rangers, Wasteland 3 offers plenty of strange encounters with marauders and other strange factions that add to the post-apocalyptic absurdity. One of his standout special quests centers around a cult that worships Ronald Reagan, his AI housed inside a mechanical statue that fires death lasers. Wasteland 3 offers a solid tactical RPG experience that shows off the absurd side of a dark post-apocalyptic world.
metro exodus
The Metro series from developer 4A Games sheds light on what a post-nuclear world would be like in far more extreme scenarios outside of the United States. Based on Dmitry Glukhovsky’s science fiction novels, this Metro video game series revolves around surviving one harrowing encounter after another in the remains of post-nuclear Russia, and how warring factions continue to fight for control. is focused on. Metro Exodus is the culmination of a heavy, story-driven shooter trilogy that takes the series to a more open-world inspired environment to explore and survive.
In the Metro trilogy, you play as a young survivor named Artyom and see him grow from a scavenger to the leader of a faction of rangers seeking safety in the ruins of the Old World. While exploring and fighting different regions across Russia, the protagonist must rely heavily on the production and careful management of resources to survive encounters with bandits and mutants in the wilderness. While the original two of his works are solid shooter games, Metro His Exodus focuses on survival in a large-scale environment, giving the characters a satisfying ending to their story of survival. This makes it an excellent starting point for the series for beginners.
outer world
Obsidian Entertainment brings together a lot of the talent that worked on the original Fallout series, and following their work on Fallout: New Vegas, the developer has brought together much of the absurd humor and brutal action of Fallout in the future. We continued to build a completely new game to maintain. The road went crazy. The Outer Worlds is a different type of RPG, with a dystopian and very strange setting that spans the galaxy. Set in an alternate timeline in the early 1900s, where American corporations were unregulated and space exploration ushered in a new era of capitalism, players lead a crew of misfits across the galaxy and nearly Plunge headlong into conflict with the giant corporation that runs it all.
The Outer Worlds is basically a combination of the sci-fi TV series Firefly and Fallout, leaning heavily into comedy and the absurdity of the hyper-capitalist world. Just like in Fallout, you can make your protagonist a smooth-talking explorer who solves problems, or a cunning villain who solves problems by firing his blaster shots at the right places. With its lovable companions, including the ever-reliable Parvati, The Outer Worlds is centered around its characters and wild setting, making it a great choice for those looking for an RPG with more science fiction. is the best work.
Horizon: Forbidden West
What makes Guerrilla Games’ Horizon series so interesting in its post-apocalyptic world is that it centers the story on the larger mystery of what happened before the end of the world. . They’re also joined by towering machines roaming around. Horizon sees the remnants of humanity explore a devastated Earth after the robot apocalypse. The robot apocalypse has left communities scattered and unable to know what happened before. Forbidden West follows in the footsteps of the excellent Zero Dawn by providing more detail to its world and giving protagonist Aloy more ways to engage with different quests and characters. And it goes without saying that there are far more machines to fight and conquer.
Forbidden West takes the story to the ruins of America’s West Coast and shows how the remains of San Francisco and Las Vegas have evolved after the robot apocalypse. What makes Horizon games so much fun to explore is learning how the world has changed after the apocalypse and getting more daring with advanced machines that require careful planning and skill coordination to defeat. Being able to participate in a great battle. The Horizon series is a true representation of post-apocalyptic wonder and weirdness, and the latest mainline entry, Forbidden West, shows the series at its best.
Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl
GSC Game World’s STALKER series makes you feel like an insignificant part of a vast and incredibly hostile world, offering truly frightening and equally thrilling moments. With a sequel set to be released this year, the original STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl still revolves around strange phenomena within a mythical zone, the irradiated remains of Chernobyl, which has somehow become more dangerous over time. It’s a great narrative survival experience where you fight against enemies. .
What characterizes the STALKER series and what makes it unique is that it presents a world with a very unforgiving atmosphere that you have to contend with. In addition to managing precious resources, you also need to make sure your protagonist stays in top shape and away from deadly radiation. All this while evading rival forces who are trying to eliminate every enemy in the zone, including the mutant his monsters lurking within the zone. You’ll often face unexpected death in the zone, but that’s what makes STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl such a classic game. Surviving the Zone and making do with what you have is simply a fascinating experience. With the game’s recent remaster and its expansions, now is the perfect time to take a look at this no-compromise action RPG.
cyberpunk 2077
Since its original release in 2020, CD Projekt Red has slowly been rebuilding and expanding Cyberpunk 2077’s foundations. Currently, this work is one of his best modern action RPGs. The sci-fi urban setting, set within the virtually lawless Night City, is a nice change of pace from other dystopian shooters and role-playing games, and is a great way to explore how dark, strange, and unforgiving the apocalypse can be. It still scratches that itch afterwards. It turns out to be a huge city of the future.
In addition to a great cast of characters played by A-list stars like Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba, Cyberpunk 2077 stands out for its approach to role-playing and fast-paced combat, all about how futuristic mercenaries It depends on what you want to build. The real appeal of Cyberpunk 2077 lies in the way it places you in the middle of a hostile yet enchanting city full of encounters and challenging quests, all of which are reminiscent of Fallout and Deus Ex. It shows a level of agency comparable to classic RPGs like RPGs. The atmosphere of Night City is electric, and immersing yourself in the vast grounds and the wilderness outside of it is thrilling. If you haven’t tried Cyberpunk 2077 yet and want something that provides a satisfying and fulfilling role-playing experience, CD Projekt RED’s modern classic is a hard choice.
Alessandro Fillari is a freelance writer for IGN.
