For many years, popular culture has been fascinated by the idea of a post-apocalyptic world, where civilization as we know it has been reduced to ashes, leaving behind a desolate and often dangerous landscape. Amazon's Fallout series proves once again that the public is there for this kind of production. The video games that inspired it are also essential for those who love this dark and survivalist universe.
After diving into the rich and captivating world of Fallout, many people seek to extend the experience by exploring other similar titles. Whether you’re a veteran gamer or a newcomer intrigued by the concept, we’ve selected four post-apocalyptic games for you to try to quench your thirst for adventure, survival, and exploration in worlds torn apart by chaos and desolation.
Metro Exodus
Like Fallout, the world of Metro is based on the aftermath of a nuclear war. Except that instead of taking refuge in bunkers, the inhabitants had to hide in the only underground they could find: the metro network. A few years after the apocalypse, the survivors must regularly go out into the wilderness to find food and how to defend themselves against the various threats.
In Metro Exodus, the hero escapes from the Russian metro for an open-world adventure. He will have encounters, good and bad, and follow a story that will last a year. The studio prides itself on having no linearity in its gameplay, which can bring a real sense of freedom… like when Lucy goes on an adventure outside of Vault 33.
Wasteland 3
In the same genre, you can try Wasteland 3. This is a post-apocalyptic role-playing game developed by inXile Entertainment, and set in a world ravaged by nuclear war. But instead of going on an adventure, you will have to use strategy in this title that emphasizes immersive survival. You lead a team of Desert Rangers, tasked with maintaining order in the devastated lands of Colorado.
With turn-based tactical gameplay, complex moral choices and a rich narrative, Wasteland 3 offers a captivating adventure in a dark and brutal universe. Some features seem just as wacky as in the Fallout series, while still emphasizing the science fiction side.
Chernobylite
Here is a universe where the supernatural rubs shoulders with science fiction. The game Chernobylite, developed by Polish studio The Farm 51, takes you to the Chernobyl exclusion zone. You don't need to dwell on this notion to understand all its implications. The protagonist, a former employee of the nuclear power plant, is looking for his missing fiancée.
The survival horror game is a clever mix of first-person shooter, exploration and resource management. Players must navigate a dangerous environment, populated by supernatural creatures and radiological hazards. The complex story of Chernobylite shares themes with the Fallout series, while transposing its subject matter into a much darker setting.
Dying Light 2
We end this selection with a post-apocalyptic classic, but more focused on a zombie invasion than a nuclear event. Dying Light 2, but also the first game in the franchise, immerses you in a world infested with the undead. Like any good survival and action game, the title features a protagonist fighting for his survival in a city devastated by an epidemic.
With fluid parkour gameplay and first-person combat, players explore a dangerous urban environment while making moral decisions that influence the course of the story. It is surely this aspect of morality that will have reminded us of the series Fallout.
Coming soon: Stalker 2
For once, the best post-apocalyptic games seem to come from Ukrainian studios. After Metro and Chernobylite, it's the turn of the Stalker saga to take us to the heart of a radioactive land. While the first title was released in 2007, we're more eagerly awaiting the release of the second installment next September.
Of course, nothing is stopping you from diving into Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl, but you'll have to adapt to a game that has aged (quite well). If you like classics, the experience is well worth it. It's available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
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