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Games like Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG

  • 24 games
  • Updated May 4, 2026

Players who liked Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG also play

The closest matches to Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG: Wasteland 3, ATOM RPG Trudograd, Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game, UnderRail, and The Age of Decadence. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

  1. Rank 01

    Why this

    Shares character customization with Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG.

    • $39.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2020
  2. Rank 02

    Why this

    Shares crafting with Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG.

    • $5.49 (Price checked Nov 3)
    • 2021
  1. Rank 04

    UnderRail

    Why this: Also CRPG and Turn-Based, like Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG.

    • $14.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2015
  2. Rank 08

    Disco Elysium - The Final Cut

    Why this: Also CRPG and Isometric, like Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG.

    • $39.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
    • Deck Verified
    • 2019

The full ranked list: top 24 games like Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG

Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
  1. 1
    Wasteland 3

    Shares character customization with Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG.

    • 85% of 11,050 reviews
  2. 2
    ATOM RPG Trudograd

    Shares crafting with Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG.

    • 87% of 965 reviews
  3. 3
    Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

    Shares companion management with Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG.

    • 94% of 8,837 reviews
  4. 4
    UnderRail

    Also CRPG and Turn-Based, like Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG.

    • 86% of 4,912 reviews
  5. 5
    The Age of Decadence

    Genres: Indie, RPG

    • 80% of 2,369 reviews
  6. 6
    Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition

    Genres: Adventure, RPG

    • 76% of 17,605 reviews
  7. 7
    Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure

    • 90% of 4,127 reviews
  8. 8
    Disco Elysium - The Final Cut

    Also CRPG and Isometric, like Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG.

    • 92% of 55,782 reviews
  9. 9
    Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition

    Genres: Adventure, RPG

    • 94% of 2,685 reviews
  10. 10
    Baldur's Gate 3

    Shares dialogue checks with Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG.

    • 97% of 440,006 reviews
  11. 11
    Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure

    • 87% of 2,764 reviews
  12. 12
    INSOMNIA: The Ark

    Shares companion management and crafting with Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG.

    • 57% of 293 reviews
  13. 13
    Colony Ship: A Post-Earth Role Playing Game

    Genres: RPG

    • 88% of 3,062 reviews
  14. 14
    Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

    Genres: RPG

    • 88% of 8,184 reviews
  15. 15
    Sector Unknown

    Genres: RPG

    • 86% of 194 reviews
  16. 16
    Caves of Qud

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure

    • 95% of 10,368 reviews
  17. 17
    Tyranny

    Genres: Adventure, RPG

    • 86% of 6,291 reviews
  18. 18
    Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure

    • 87% of 11,477 reviews
  19. 19
    Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden

    Also Turn-Based and Post-apocalyptic, like Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG.

    • 89% of 6,436 reviews
  20. 20
    Avadon 2: The Corruption

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, RPG

    • 79% of 135 reviews
  21. 21
    MENACE

    Also CRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG.

    • 92% of 6,904 reviews
  22. 22
    Dead State: Reanimated

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, RPG

    • 71% of 1,503 reviews
  23. 23
    Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

    Genres: RPG

    • 87% of 1,174 reviews
  24. 24
    Broken Roads

    Genres: RPG

    • 61% of 212 reviews
Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG — Steam game cover
  • Released: 2021
  • Developer: Dark Crystal Games
  • Price: $29.99checked Nov 3
  • Steam Deck: Deck Playable
  • 74% of 2,052 reviews
  • Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG
  • Platforms: Windows, Linux

Players highlight

  • Character builds feel powerful
  • Crafting feels rewarding
  • Faction politics matter
  • Atmospheric
  • Dark
  • Immersive

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About Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG

The closest matches to Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG: Wasteland 3, ATOM RPG Trudograd, Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game, UnderRail, and The Age of Decadence. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

If Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG is your kind of game, the closest matches are Wasteland 3, ATOM RPG Trudograd and Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, dark and immersive, and single out its character customization and companion management. 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.

Encased is an isometric turn-based RPG developed by Dark Crystal Games and published by Prime Matter, set in an alternative 1970s where a massive mysterious artifact called the Dome has been discovered in a remote desert. The game blends strategy, adventure, and RPG elements with deep character customization, companion management, and faction reputation systems. Players engage in dialogue checks, crafting, and stealth mechanics that reviewers highlight as paying off in meaningful ways. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, dark, immersive, and occasionally whimsical, with character builds that feel powerful and faction politics that matter to gameplay outcomes. Released in 2021, it supports solo play only and runs as playable on Steam Deck. It holds a 74% positive rating from over 2000 Steam reviews and costs $29.99 USD.

About Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG: A tactical sci-fi RPG set in an alternative 1970's, where an enormous and inexplicable artifact –the Dome– is discovered in a remote desert. Fight enemies, explore the anomalous wasteland, level up your character, join one of the forces in the ruined world.

Is Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG worth buying?

  • 74% of 2,052 Steam reviews are positive.
  • We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
  • Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 9).
  • People who recommend it had played a median of 33 h when they wrote their review.
  • Critics had played a median of 52 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
  • Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.

What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews

Top critical reviews

The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.

“Encased starts strong, with an intriguing setting, solid writing, and satisfying RPG mechanics. The early and mid-game offer great exploration and roleplay opportunities. However, the second half quickly loses momentum. The pacing becomes…”
77 h played
“I do not recommend this game. It is very good up to a certain point. However, when reaching level 7 (after about 6 hours of play), all enemies become level 14, and thus the player is hopelessly outmatched for all remaining fights. Trying…”
34 h played
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People who play it also play: Wasteland 3, ATOM RPG Trudograd, Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

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Frequently asked about Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG

Can I run it?

Does Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG run on Steam Deck?

Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG 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 Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG cost?

Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).

What games are most similar to Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG?

Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG are Wasteland 3, ATOM RPG Trudograd, Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game.

Who developed Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG?

Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG was developed by Dark Crystal Games and published by Prime Matter.