Fallout 2
Fallout 2 is a 1998 role-playing game developed by Black Isle Studios, set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland decades after nuclear war. Players take on the role of a tribal descendant of the first game's hero, searching a retro-futuristic ruined America for a device to save their struggling village.
The game expanded on its predecessor with a larger world, more quests and towns, and a signature blend of dark humor, pop-culture references, and grim survival. Its open-ended design let players tackle problems through combat, diplomacy, stealth, or specialized skills, while a turn-based system governed by action points shaped tense tactical battles. A karma and reputation system meant choices carried lasting consequences across the wasteland.
Praised for its freedom, writing, and biting satire, it became a cornerstone of the RPG genre and helped define a beloved franchise. The original remains available through digital storefronts, and the series later continued in acclaimed 3D installments by other studios.
Where can you play Fallout 2 today?
Device by device, which of the 5 alternatives below you can play on it.
- PC
- Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG (€ 29,99), Broken Roads (€ 33,99), ATOM RPG (€ 14,99) and 2 more.
- Mac
- ATOM RPG (€ 14,99), Wasteland 3 (€ 39,99) and Fallout 2 (€ 9,99). All 3 on Mac
- Linux
- Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG (€ 29,99), ATOM RPG (€ 14,99) and Wasteland 3 (€ 39,99). All 3 on Linux
- iPhone
- None of the alternatives to Fallout 2 runs on iPhone.
- iPad
- None of the alternatives to Fallout 2 runs on iPad.
- Android phone
- None of the alternatives to Fallout 2 runs on Android phone.
- Android tablet
- None of the alternatives to Fallout 2 runs on Android tablet.
- PlayStation
- Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG (€ 29,99) and Broken Roads (€ 33,99).
- Xbox
- Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG (€ 29,99) and Broken Roads (€ 33,99).
- Switch
- Broken Roads (€ 33,99).
- Steam Deck
- Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG (€ 29,99), Broken Roads (€ 33,99) and Wasteland 3 (€ 39,99). All 3 on Steam Deck
Games like Fallout 2
Modern alternatives to Fallout 2, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG Indie
€ 29,99An isometric turn-based RPG built openly on the original Fallout formula, stats and all.
Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG runs on PC, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Broken Roads Indie
€ 33,99A post-apocalyptic Australian CRPG with a moral compass system driving dialogue and quests.
Broken Roads runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
ATOM RPG Indie
€ 14,99An indie old-school CRPG heavily modelled on classic isometric Fallout.
ATOM RPG is also an alternative to 1 other classic
ATOM RPG runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Untested.
Wasteland 3
€ 39,99A modern squad-based post-apocalyptic RPG in the lineage that inspired Fallout.
Wasteland 3 is also an alternative to 2 other classics
Wasteland 3 runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Fallout 2
€ 9,99The original game runs cleanly on modern systems via the GOG release.
Fallout 2 runs on PC, Mac. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Steam Deck.
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