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.
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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.
| Alternative | Price | Steam Deck | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG Indie | € 29,99 | Steam Deck Playable | PC, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Broken Roads Indie | € 33,99 | Steam Deck Playable | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| ATOM RPG Indie | € 14,99 | Steam Deck Untested | PC, Mac, Linux |
| Wasteland 3 | € 39,99 | Steam Deck Playable | PC, Mac, Linux |
| Fallout 2 | € 9,99 | Not on Steam | PC, Mac |
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.
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.
ATOM RPG Indie
€ 14,99An indie old-school CRPG heavily modelled on classic isometric Fallout.
ATOM RPG runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
Wasteland 3
€ 39,99A modern squad-based post-apocalyptic RPG in the lineage that inspired Fallout.
Wasteland 3 runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
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.
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