Wasteland vs Wasteland 2

With a party of up to seven characters, you can lockpick, climb, or blast through obstacles, and every action permanently alters the world you return to. Known for its unforgiving difficulty and vivid combat prose, Wasteland remains a cornerstone of classic computer RPG design.

Wasteland 2 is a turn‑based, post‑apocalyptic role‑playing game set after a nuclear holocaust in 1998. Players command the Desert Rangers, a band of former engineers and survivors, as they explore a devastated Southwest, make tough moral choices, and battle mutated threats. Developed by inXile Entertainment and published by Deep Silver, the game blends classic RPG storytelling with strategic combat and survival mechanics. It offers a deep, single‑player experience across PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

• Deep, stat‑driven character customization
• Persistent world that remembers player actions
• High replay value with multiple solution paths
• Rich, atmospheric storytelling

• Deep, branching storyline with meaningful choices
• Tactical turn‑based combat system
• Robust character customization and party management
• Rich post‑apocalyptic atmosphere and world‑building

• Steep learning curve for new players
• Graphics are dated by modern standards
• Limited save system can make failures punishing

• Steep learning curve for new players
• Occasional UI clunkiness on console versions
• Limited replayability after completing all endings