# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Wasteland 3](https://imho.run/games/719040/wasteland-3) — Shares character customization with Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. 11,050 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/719040/)
2. [ATOM RPG Trudograd](https://imho.run/games/1139940/atom-rpg-trudograd) — Shares crafting with Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. 965 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1139940/)
3. [Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game](https://imho.run/games/38410/fallout-2-a-post-nuclear-role-playing-game) — Shares companion management with Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. 8,837 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/38410/)
4. [UnderRail](https://imho.run/games/250520/underrail) — Also CRPG and Turn-Based, like Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. 4,912 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250520/)
5. [The Age of Decadence](https://imho.run/games/230070/the-age-of-decadence) — A frequent pick in Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,369 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/230070/)
6. [Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition](https://imho.run/games/640820/pathfinder-kingmaker-enhanced-plus-edition) — Also CRPG and Turn-Based, like Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. 17,605 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/640820/)
7. [Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut](https://imho.run/games/300550/shadowrun-dragonfall-director-s-cut) — Also CRPG and Turn-Based, like Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. 4,127 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/300550/)
8. [Disco Elysium - The Final Cut](https://imho.run/games/632470/disco-elysium-the-final-cut) — Also CRPG and Isometric, like Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. 55,782 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/632470/)
9. [Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition](https://imho.run/games/466300/planescape-torment-enhanced-edition) — Shares companion management with Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. 2,685 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/466300/)
10. [Baldur's Gate 3](https://imho.run/games/1086940/baldur-s-gate-3) — Shares dialogue checks with Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. 440,006 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1086940/)
11. [Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition](https://imho.run/games/346940/shadowrun-hong-kong-extended-edition) — Also CRPG and Turn-Based, like Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. 2,764 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/346940/)
12. [INSOMNIA: The Ark](https://imho.run/games/783170/insomnia-the-ark) — Shares companion management and crafting with Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. 293 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/783170/)
13. [Colony Ship: A Post-Earth Role Playing Game](https://imho.run/games/648410/colony-ship-a-post-earth-role-playing-game) — Also CRPG and Turn-Based, like Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. 3,062 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/648410/)
14. [Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire](https://imho.run/games/560130/pillars-of-eternity-ii-deadfire) — Also CRPG and Turn-Based, like Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. 8,184 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/560130/)
15. [Sector Unknown](https://imho.run/games/2734270/sector-unknown) — Shares character customization with Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. 194 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2734270/)
16. [Caves of Qud](https://imho.run/games/333640/caves-of-qud) — Also Turn-Based Combat, like Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. 10,368 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/333640/)
17. [Tyranny](https://imho.run/games/362960/tyranny) — Also CRPG and Isometric, like Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. 6,291 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/362960/)
18. [Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition](https://imho.run/games/373420/divinity-original-sin-enhanced-edition) — Also CRPG and Turn-Based, like Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. 11,477 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/373420/)
19. [Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden](https://imho.run/games/760060/mutant-year-zero-road-to-eden) — Also Turn-Based and Post-apocalyptic, like Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. 6,436 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/760060/)
20. [Avadon 2: The Corruption](https://imho.run/games/233310/avadon-2-the-corruption) — Also CRPG and Turn-Based, like Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. 135 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233310/)
21. [MENACE](https://imho.run/games/2432860/menace) — Also CRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. 6,904 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2432860/)
22. [Dead State: Reanimated](https://imho.run/games/239840/dead-state-reanimated) — Also Turn-Based and Post-apocalyptic, like Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. 1,503 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/239840/)
23. [Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura](https://imho.run/games/500810/arcanum-of-steamworks-and-magick-obscura) — Shares crafting with Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. 1,174 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/500810/)
24. [Broken Roads](https://imho.run/games/1403440/broken-roads) — Shares character customization with Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. 212 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1403440/)

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## About Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 921800
- **Developer:** Dark Crystal Games
- **Publisher:** Prime Matter
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Sep 7, 2021
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, linux

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