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Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

OnLive Game System, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, DOS • 2015

Should you play it?

You've just unearthed the classic post-apocalyptic role-playing game that revitalized the entire CRPG genre. The Fallout® SPECIAL system allows drastically different types of characters, meaningful decisions and development that puts you in complete control. Explore the devastated ruins of a golden age civilization.

What works

  • Deep and immersive story
  • High player freedom and choice
  • Challenging tactical combat
  • Rich post-apocalyptic atmosphere
  • High replayability with diverse builds

Things to keep in mind

  • Dated graphics and interface
  • Steep learning curve
  • Bugs and crashes reported
  • Limited companion ai and interaction
  • No modern convenience features (autosave, quest markers)

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • ATOM RPG: Post-apocalyptic indie game

  • UnderRail

  • Stoneshard

  • Drova - Forsaken Kin

  • SaGa Frontier Remastered

  • ATOM RPG Trudograd

More leadership-focused

Games that feels like Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game but with more leadership over others

  • Jagged Alliance 2 - Wildfire

  • Silent Storm Gold Edition

  • The Temple of Elemental Evil

  • Lords of Magic: Special Edition

  • Avernum: Escape From the Pit

  • Kingdoms of the Dump

More relaxing

Games that feels like Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game but with a more relaxing feel

  • Alien Shooter 2: Reloaded

  • Chained Echoes

  • OCTOPATH TRAVELER™

  • Memories of a Vagabond

  • Sword of Convallaria

  • Divine Divinity

More social

Games that feels like Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game but with more teamwork and cooperation

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 03/08/2026