Wastelanders (2026)

Developer: Studio Lilac
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie, RPG, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 36 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 47 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Exploring a desolate wasteland with strategic turns and a personal quest feels methodical and shrouded in mystery.

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What players say

Players praise the clash mechanic and deck building as a fresh take on card battlers, and enjoy the pixel art and music. The game is short, around an hour, but reviewrs disagree on the action economy when controlling multiple characters and some criticize layered RNG.

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