Rank 01Why this
Shares turn based combat with Wasteland 3.
- $44.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2017
Games like Wasteland 3
- 37 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked Wasteland 3 also play
The closest matches to Wasteland 3: Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition, Wasteland 2: Director's Cut, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, Jagged Alliance 3, and XCOM® 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares faction politics and turn based combat with Wasteland 3.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- 2014
Rank 03Why this
Also CRPG and Party-Based RPG, like Wasteland 3.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
Rank 04 
Jagged Alliance 3
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Tactical RPG, like Wasteland 3.
Rank 05 
XCOM® 2
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Isometric, like Wasteland 3.
Rank 06 
Wildermyth
Why this: Shares character customization with Wasteland 3.
Rank 07 
Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG
Why this: Also CRPG and Turn-Based, like Wasteland 3.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Wasteland 3
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
Shares turn based combat with Wasteland 3.
- 95% of 82,468 reviews
- 2Wasteland 2: Director's Cut
Shares faction politics and turn based combat with Wasteland 3.
- 81% of 3,125 reviews
- 3Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Also CRPG and Party-Based RPG, like Wasteland 3.
- 88% of 8,184 reviews
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- 7Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG
Also CRPG and Turn-Based, like Wasteland 3.
- 74% of 2,052 reviews
- 8
- 9Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
Shares faction politics with Wasteland 3.
- 94% of 8,837 reviews
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- 17Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
Also Turn-Based and Post-apocalyptic, like Wasteland 3.
- 89% of 6,436 reviews
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- 21Broken Roads
Shares turn based combat and character customization with Wasteland 3.
- 61% of 212 reviews
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: inXile Entertainment
- Price: $39.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 85% of 11,050 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, RPG
- Metacritic 85
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Multiple routes to solve quests
- Punishing but rewarding combat
- Voice acting elevates immersion
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Dark
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Wasteland 3
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Disgaea 2 PC
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Tactical RPG, like Wasteland 3.
Fallout: New Vegas
Why this: Shares faction politics with Wasteland 3.
Gears Tactics
Why this: Shares character customization with Wasteland 3.
Xenonauts
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Isometric, like Wasteland 3.
X-COM: UFO Defense
Why this: Shares tactical positioning and permadeath with Wasteland 3.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Wasteland 3 at current Steam store prices.
Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
Why this: Shares faction politics with Wasteland 3.
UnderRail
Why this: Also CRPG and Turn-Based, like Wasteland 3.
Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition
Why this: Also CRPG and Party-Based RPG, like Wasteland 3.
Expeditions: Rome
Why this: Shares tactical positioning with Wasteland 3.
Colony Ship: A Post-Earth Role Playing Game
Why this: Shares faction politics and turn based combat with Wasteland 3.
Expeditions: Viking
Why this: Shares turn based combat with Wasteland 3.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Wasteland 3, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Vampire's Fall 2
Why this: Shares faction politics and turn based combat with Wasteland 3.
Card Hunter
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Tactical RPG, like Wasteland 3.
Battle for Wesnoth
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Wasteland 3.
Minion Masters
Why this: Also Tactical RPG and Turn-Based Tactics, like Wasteland 3.
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Why this: Shares permadeath and turn based combat with Wasteland 3.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
Why this: Shares turn based combat with Wasteland 3.
Wildermyth
Why this: Shares character customization with Wasteland 3.
ATOM RPG: Post-apocalyptic indie game
Why this: Also CRPG and Turn-Based, like Wasteland 3.
More from inXile Entertainment
Other recommendable Steam games by inXile Entertainment, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Torment: Tides of Numenera
Why this: Also CRPG and Turn-Based, like Wasteland 3.
The Bard's Tale Trilogy
Why this: Also CRPG and Party-Based RPG, like Wasteland 3.
Hunted: The Demon’s Forge™
Why this: Same dark mood as Wasteland 3.
The Bard's Tale IV: Barrows Deep
Why this: Shares turn based combat and character customization with Wasteland 3.
About Wasteland 3
The closest matches to Wasteland 3: Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition, Wasteland 2: Director's Cut, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, Jagged Alliance 3, and XCOM® 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Wasteland 3 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition, Wasteland 2: Director's Cut and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and dark, and single out its armor modding and character customization. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Wasteland 3 is an isometric turn-based tactical RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world. Players build and manage a squad of rangers through deep character customization, with armor-modding and a leadership system shaping how they interact with hostile factions. Faction politics and permadeath create high-stakes decisions, while tactical positioning forms the core of its combat encounters. Reviewers note that the game offers multiple routes to solve quests, and players highlight that voice acting elevates immersion in this lengthy, challenging experience. The game holds an 85% positive rating from over 11,000 Steam reviews and is playable on Steam Deck.
About Wasteland 3: Following the critically acclaimed 2014 Game of the Year winner Wasteland 2, the RPG series that pioneered the post-apocalyptic genre in video games returns with Wasteland 3.
Is Wasteland 3 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 85% of 11,050 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $39.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 46 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 14 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Multiple routes to solve quests
- Punishing but rewarding combat
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Five years after launch the missing mission bug is still present. Developers haven't patched it and refuse to do so. The official forum says: "Just restart the whole game lol"”
“Its 2026 and there are still bugs. - At Steeltown fighting Ludlow game hangs in enemy's turn - Unit facing backward but shoots the otherway around - irritating no-turn while in vehicle/world view Wasteland 2 much better”
People who play it also play: Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition, Wasteland 2: Director's Cut, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Frequently asked about Wasteland 3
Can I run it?
Does Wasteland 3 run on Steam Deck?
Wasteland 3 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Wasteland 3 cost?
Wasteland 3 is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Wasteland 3 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Wasteland 3 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to Wasteland 3?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Wasteland 3 are Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition, Wasteland 2: Director's Cut, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire.
Who developed Wasteland 3?
Wasteland 3 was developed by inXile Entertainment and published by inXile Entertainment, Xbox Game Studios.