Underplayed Gems

Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic (2013)

Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic cover
Developer
inXile Entertainment
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.0 of 5, 475 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Exploring a radioactive desert in tactical turn-based combat with pixel art and a gritty post-apocalyptic atmosphere.

post-apocalyptictacticalretropixel graphicsturn-based combatopen worldatmosphericold school

What players say

Players call this a landmark RPG that inspired the Fallout series, but opinions split on whether it is still fun. Those without nostalgia often find the UI and difficulty too old-fashioned to enjoy, while others praise its depth and challenge for its time.

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Screenshots

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