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Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

Image: Steam / its publisher

  • RPG
  • Post-apocalyptic
  • Turn-based tactics

An isometric RPG set in a post-nuclear wasteland: you leave your tribal village to find a GECK that can save it from drought. You build your character with SPECIAL, fight turn by turn with action points and solve quests by talking, shooting or sneaking.

Why play it now

When you're in the mood for a long RPG where every town hides quests with several solutions and nods to movies.

Who it's for

For anyone who enjoys classic RPGs with karma, faction reputation and a harsh, adult world.

When not to pick it

If a slow start frustrates you: you can spend hours with little more than a spear.

What it offers

  • Story: 90 out of 100
  • Exploring: 80 out of 100
  • Thinking: 75 out of 100
  • Creating: 60 out of 100
  • Managing: 40 out of 100
  • Combat / action: 35 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Disk space
600 MB (minimum)
Steam Deck
Playable
Steam reviews
94% positive (17,529)
Metacritic
86/100
Developer
Black Isle Studios
Release date
19 AUG 2009
Steam genres
RPG

Based on what the game states on Steam.