34 Games Like Fallout
Our games like Fallout page lists amazing RPGs for those wanting to relive the original Fallout or an alternative to the latest FPS experience (Fallout 4, Fallout: New Vegas and Fallout 3). The Fallout games takes place in a post-apocalyptic setting where the world has been devastated by nuclear war. While the original games were turn based in nature the newer games in the franchise have been first person shooter orientated. Despite the shift in gameplay the series has remained a deep RPG experience within the same post war civilisation universe.
The titles in the Fallout series are known for their humour, storyline, large game worlds and role playing aspects. It is easy to get lost in the Fallout games for hours on end chasing side quests, exploring the world and simply taking in the unique settings that present themselves.
While the gameplay of the Fallout series has changed throughout the series the core elements have remained the same. Players take on the role of a character within the post-apocalyptic universe with a long distance goal that requires many other main quest lines to be completed first.
The games like the Fallout franchise featured here offer that same level of adventure, content, choice and customisation that the Fallout series provides. Most of the games listed here are games like Fallout 4, Fallout: New Vegas and Fallout 3 (games that offer a first or third person shooter experience) embedded with RPG mechanics. However, some more traditional Fallout like games have also been included for fans of the original turn based titles (Fallout 1 and Fallout 2).
The Last of Us
The Last of Us takes place in a post-apocalyptic game world and is a PlayStation 3 exclusive title. The game focuses on presenting a realistic experience of survival with emphasis on story and character development. The story follows the adventures of Joel as he makes his way across post-apocalyptic America with a young gir...[Read More]
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
Relive the feeling of the original Fallout games but in a fantasy setting with Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura. Not only does the game have an extremely obscure name its development team contained some of the brains that created Fallout. In the game players will have the opportunity to explore the fantasy world of...[Read More]
Borderlands 2
Borderlands 2 is a first person shooter that incorporates action role playing elements and loot drops into its gameplay. The game was developed by Gearbox Software and released in 2012 for multiple platforms. Since its original release Borderlands 2 has had several downloadable content releases that add to the core gameplay...[Read More]
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat is the third game in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R series of survival horror games. The title has some vast improvements over the previous games making it one of the best instalments yet. As the game links a number of story elements together from the previous games players are recommended to have finishe...[Read More]
Deus Ex
Deus Ex is an older game with a cyberpunk theme which blends action, role playing, stealth and first person shooting. The game is often considered one of the best PC games available and has picked up countless awards and top spots in curated lists since its release. Deus Ex is set in a futuristic world during 2052 where con...[Read More]
Mass Effect 3
If you follow the Mass Effect series you can’t miss Mass Effect 3 which ends the story arc of the trilogy and includes over an hour worth of cut scenes alone. The gameplay also features a few important refinements to the series, most notably in the area of combat. For players that haven’t played the previous games in the Ma...[Read More]
Skyrim
Skyrim is the fifth game in the Elder Scrolls franchise and continues building on the success of the previous games with a large open world, sharp gameplay and plenty of customisation. The storyline of Skyrim has very few links to the previous games and mostly uses game references that won’t take away from the experience if...[Read More]
Mass Effect 2
Mass Effect 2 continues the story from the first Mass Effect and has all the same role playing features that made the first such a success with plenty of refinement. If you loved the original Mass Effect game you definitely don’t want to miss the second instalment. Just like the original players will be taking control of Co...[Read More]
Underrail
Underrail is set deep within a post-apocalyptic setting, relying on turn based isometric gameplay the depth is second to none. It’s a homage to many games of yesteryear and ideal for those seeking a nostalgic trip into a wasteland environment. Coming out of a 3 year Early Access status the game takes place far into Ea...[Read More]
State of Decay
State of Decay combines the open world genre with a zombie outbreak to create one of the largest and most impressive games in the genre to date. The game started out as a title on the Xbox Marketplace and eventually made its way to Windows. The game plays out in an open world environment with players taking control of their...[Read More]
Red Dead Redemption
Red Dead Redemption is a free roam game that takes place in a western setting (the year 1911). The game is available on PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 and is published by Rockstar Games. It is easily the most popular and best designed wild western game currently available. Since its release in 2010 the game has added a number of...[Read More]
Metro 2033
Metro 2033 is a first person shooter with survival horror elements developed for Windows and the Xbox 360 by 4A Games. The game was released in March 2010 with a sequel (Metro: Last Light) released in May 2013. The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic setting similar to that of the Fallout series except that the game take...[Read More]
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is a FPS survival horror game developed by GSC Game World. The game is available for PC and was released in 2007, it is the first game in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series. The game is set in an alternate reality set around the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. This area is referred to as ‘The Zone’...[Read More]
Mass Effect
Mass Effect is a role playing game that takes place across an entire galaxy and offers plenty of choice for players as to how they want to approach the game. Mass Effect is set in the distant future (year 2183) and has you steeping into the boots of an advanced human soldier by the name of Commander Shephard with his trusty...[Read More]
The Age of Decadence
The Age of Decadence takes a different path in with a post-apocalyptic Roman like setting. It draws inspiration from the likes of the classic Fallout games and another of other classical turn based role playing games. Selling itself on depth of the years gone by The Age of Decadence opts for a brutal level of combat difficu...[Read More]
Borderlands
Borderlands is a first person shooter packed full of role playing features and is available on all major platforms. One of the core game mechanics is the randomised loot which is often seen in action RPGs such as the Diablo series. The game is set on planet Pandora where the lure of minerals has attracted one of the mega sp...[Read More]
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is the second game in the series of survival horror shooter games under the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. name. The game plays out as a prequel to the first game where you explore the origins and events that led to the first game. In Clear Sky you’ll be assuming the role of Scar who is a veteran stalker. After ge...[Read More]
Dead Island
In Dead Island you’ll have to explore an open world environment and try to prevent being eaten by using whatever weapons you can find around the place. Dead Island is a great role playing experience for fans of survival horror and is available on Windows, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. Dead Island features a fictional island ...[Read More]
Fallen Earth
Fallen Earth is set in a post-apocalyptic game world and offers it to players with a free to play MMO experience. The game is a mixture of FPS and role playing features making it akin to the later games in the Fallout series. The game is centred around the Grand Canyon area which is now a wasteland after a series of events ...[Read More]
Metro: Last Light
If you prefer your shooters with a horror element then Metro: Last Light will be sure to entertain while giving you a scare. The game world has been crafted with some amazing realism and will quickly make you feel like you are actually living out the story. The plot is directly tied to the events that took place in Metro 20...[Read More]
Far Cry 3
If you like open world games but also like plenty of shooter action you’ll love what Far Cry 3 brings to the table. The game is the third in the series and mixes a number of different genres together which proved a successful formula with gamers and critics. Far Cry 3 uses a first person perspective and takes place on a tro...[Read More]
BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinite is a FPS game released in March 2013 for multiple platforms by 2K Games. It is the third game in the critically acclaimed BioShock series which has been praised for its strong gameplay, horror aspects and immersive storytelling. The majority of the game takes place in 1912 on the floating city of Columbia....[Read More]
Dead Island: Riptide
Dead Island: Riptide is the second game in the Dead Island series and continues on from your previous adventure but takes place on a whole new island. The game launched in 2013 for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360, delivering a very similar experience to the first game. The events in Dead Island: Riptide occur right after those of the ...[Read More]
Deus Ex: Invisible War
Deus Ex: Invisible War is the sequel to the hit original, Deus Ex. The game was released for Windows and Xbox and follows the story of Alex D in the new world that is filled with war. Just like the original there is no shortage of choice of given to the player. Invisible War picks up the story over two decades after the eve...[Read More]
Destiny
Destiny might just be the most ambitious game yet combining elements from several genres into one and coating it in an extremely impressive science fiction setting. This setting looks breathtaking on both new generation and old ensuring all gamers can get a taste of the eye candy that Destiny offers. Set hundreds of years i...[Read More]
BioShock 2
BioShock 2 has players jumping into the body of a Big Daddy in a game set nearly a decade after the completion of the original BioShock. In this sequel players will again be returning to the dystopia society of Rapture but this time around players will be playing as the fourth Big Daddy ever created (a human that has been a...[Read More]
BioShock
Step into the world of Rapture in BioShock and you won’t be disappointed. This popular first person shooter was released in 2007 across all major platforms and offers a very atmospheric and polished experience. BioShock is set in the 1960s and has the player exploring the mysterious underwater city known as Rapture. During ...[Read More]
Far Cry 2
Far Cry 2 belongs to the open world genre and released back in 2008. The game has very few ties to the original Far Cry and is an entirely new experience for players to enjoy. In the game players will have the opportunity to explore a number of African inspired landscapes that are locked in a civil war. You’ll assume the ro...[Read More]
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!
Borderlands expands the series with Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel! a game which features plenty of familiar faces and mechanics but also manages to provide an insane amount of new content for fans to enjoy. Set in between the events of the first and second game players will have the opportunity to explore the moon Elpis which...[Read More]
Wasteland 2
Set in a post-apocalyptic universe and aiming to capture the same audience as the original Fallout adventures is Wasteland 2. With a huge amount of potential customisation and enough content to ensure multiple playthroughs can take different paths it is a game that succeeds for the most part. Set 15 years after the original...[Read More]
Rage
Rage is a first person shooter that has many similarities to both Fallout and Borderlands. The game also incorporates a number of driving elements into its gameplay and was released in 2011. Rage takes place in a post apocalyptic game world after an asteroid strikes the Earth. Players step into the shoes of one of the few s...[Read More]
Far Cry 4
Action and adventure hit new heights in Far Cry 4, a game that sticks to the open world shooter mechanics developed from previous additions in the franchise pretty closely. While new mechanics are few and far between in Far Cry 4 it’s a solid experience set in one of the more unique settings of the series. Set in Kyrat play...[Read More]
Wasteland
Wasteland is the original post-apocalyptic experience and was released in 1988 for the Commodore 64. These days you can grab a copy from GOG and play the game without issue on newer systems and is a great way to return to the very early inspiration for Fallout. Wasteland takes you to the future (year 2087) where the nuclear...[Read More]
ELEX
ELEX brings the popular action role playing genre into a science fiction setting. Opting for a touch of post apocalyptic themes alongside a dark and complex world ELEX is a mixture of game elements into one. It comes from Piranha Bytes who are well known for their Gothic franchise and the ability to create unique and hardco...[Read More]
