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The vast wastelands of Fallout, with its quirky characters and impactful choices, have captivated gamers for years. Even the most dedicated player can exhaust the possibilities after meticulously scanning every irradiated corner and constructing their perfect settlements. If this description fits you, then it is time for you to look beyond the Commonwealth, and broaden your horizon.
This list highlights six remarkable games that will satisfy your craving for post-apocalyptic adventure. Prepare to conquer wastelands again, this time in these different titles.
Note: This article is subjective and is solely based on the writer's opinions.
Games similar to Fallout that you should try
1) Wastelands 3
Wasteland 3, released by inXile Entertainment in August 2020, takes you on an adventure across a nuclear-ravaged world. You'll lead a motley crew on a perilous trek across a frozen landscape. Be ready to make tough calls that influence your team's fate and shape the surrounding environment.
Much like the Fallout series, Wasteland 3 boasts compelling characters, dark humor, and a heavy emphasis on player choice. If you're seeking a fresh take on the wasteland journey, this game is the perfect fit.
Read more: Why Fallout 4 is the best in the series to start with
2) The Outer Worlds
The Outer Worlds is another game with the same post-apocalyptic world setting. Released in 2019 and developed by Obsidian Entertainment, the same team behind Fallout: New Vegas, this title prefers a corporate perspective to an extra-terrestrial dystopia with unique characters.
Your choices here have real-time consequences, shaping the story and building the world as you progress. Gear up for some space adventure in this exciting and fun title.
3) Bulletstorm
A fast-paced action game by People Can Fly studio, Bulletstorm was released back in 2011. While this game doesn't offer a vast open-world exploration like the Fallout games, Bulletsorm's claim to fame is its unique combat system and a post-apocalyptic world brimming with dark humor.
With a focus on creative combat, this quirky game rewards you for pulling off outrageous kills, making sure the gameplay never gets boring. Adding to it, the satirical story and fun action sequences are sure to keep you hooked on this game.
Also read: Best Fallout 4 console commands
4) BioShock
BioShock is a first-person shooter released in 2007 by 2K Games. While Fallout focuses on a post-nuclear wasteland, BioShock takes the underwater route to Rapture, a sunken city built on grand dreams.
Both games offer immersive worlds to explore, filled with hidden treasures and complex moral choices. BioShock prompts players to question the world around them and the characters they encounter will slowly unravel a rather grim plot.
A remastered edition of this game was released in 2016, offering the same submarine thrill with improved graphics.
5) Borderlands
Dive into the fun world of Borderlands, developed by Gearbox Software way back in 2009. Like Fallout, Borderland throws you straight into a post-apocalyptic wasteland. However, instead of the dull scenario, this title offers a vibrant, cartoony setting full of humor and action.
With a focus on exploration, scavenging, and battling strange mutated creatures. Borderlands games crank it up with a wacky cast of characters and an insane collection of unique guns, which amplifies your wasteland experience.
6) Metro Exodus
The final entry in our list is Metro Exodus, a post-apocalyptic adventure game developed by 4A Games in 2019. Filled with tough choices, this title focuses on a streamlined story-driven experience. Explore a desolate Russia in a linear, mission-driven playthrough while fighting mutated creatures and hostile groups.
Similar to Fallout, each decision shapes up the story. With multiple endings impacted by moral choices, Metro Exodus is a must-play title for anyone looking for an enriching story experience to pair with their wasteland fantasies.
