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24 games like Wasteland 2: Director's Cut (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
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The short version
- Closest match: Wasteland 3, which made by the same studio, inXile Entertainment.
- Wasteland 2: Director's Cut is tagged RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Turn-Based, Strategy, Tactical, Isometric, Adventure, CRPG by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 1 are from the same studio: Wasteland 3.
Why players value Wasteland 2: Director's Cut
The five things Steam players tag Wasteland 2: Director's Cut with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- RPG
- Post-apocalyptic
- Turn-Based
- Strategy
- Tactical
| Reception | on Steam (83% of 8,104) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $29.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Wasteland 3
Why it matched: made by the same studio, inXile Entertainment; both post-apocalyptic, open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 8 player tags including CRPG, Post-apocalyptic and RPG.
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.
Wasteland 3 at a glance Released 2020 Studio inXile Entertainment Player sentiment 85% positive of 22,363 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (85% of 22,363)
Matches Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on: 5 of 5 — RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Turn-Based, Strategy, Tactical
Why players like it: CRPG, Character Customization, Choices Matter, Story Rich, Sexual Content — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut:CRPGPost-apocalypticRPGIsometricTurn-BasedStrategySci-fiTactical
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Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Post-apocalyptic and Isometric; released around the same time (2015).
You've just unearthed the classic post-apocalyptic role-playing game that revitalized the entire CRPG genre. The Fallout® SPECIAL system allows drastically different types of characters, meaningful decisions and development that puts you in complete control. Explore the devastated ruins of a golden age civilization.
Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game at a glance Released 2015 Studio Interplay Inc. Player sentiment 94% positive of 25,164 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (94% of 25,164)
Matches Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Turn-Based, Tactical
Why players like it: RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Classic, Open World, Isometric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut: $9.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut:RPGPost-apocalypticIsometricTurn-BasedSci-fiCRPGExplorationTactical
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The Riftbreaker
Why it matched: both open world, survival, science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Strategy and Sci-fi.
The Riftbreaker is a solo or Co-op base-building, survival game with Action-RPG elements for up to 4 players. Hack & slash countless hordes of enemies. Build up your base, craft powerful weapons and research new inventions to survive.
The Riftbreaker at a glance Released 2021 Studio EXOR Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 24,729 Price $8.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (90% of 24,729)
Matches Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Strategy
Why players like it: Base-Building, Tower Defense, Survival, Strategy, Hack and Slash — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut: $8.99 — $21.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut:SurvivalStrategySci-fiExplorationAction RPGRPGIsometric
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Fallout: New Vegas
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Post-apocalyptic and Exploration; released around the same time (2010).
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Fallout: New Vegas at a glance Released 2010 Studio Obsidian Entertainment Player sentiment 96% positive of 261,194 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (96% of 261,194)
Matches Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Post-apocalyptic
Why players like it: Open World, RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut: $9.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut:RPGPost-apocalypticExplorationSci-fiAction RPGSurvival
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Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, RPG and Post-apocalyptic; released around the same time (2018).
A tactical game combining the turn-based combat of XCOM with story, exploration, stealth, and strategy. Take control of a team of Mutants navigating a post-human Earth. Created by a team including former HITMAN leads and the designer of PAYDAY.
Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden at a glance Released 2018 Studio The Bearded Ladies Player sentiment 90% positive of 20,534 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (90% of 20,534)
Matches Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on: 5 of 5 — RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Turn-Based, Strategy, Tactical
Why players like it: Strategy, RPG, Turn-Based Combat, Post-apocalyptic, Turn-Based Tactics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut: $34.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut:StrategyRPGPost-apocalypticTacticalTurn-BasedTurn-Based StrategySurvivalExploration
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Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 10 player tags including RPG, Turn-Based and Isometric; released around the same time (2014).
Harebrained Schemes' biggest Shadowrun game to date, and the definitive Shadowrun RPG experience available on PC. Now a standalone title with tons of new content & improvements!
Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut at a glance Released 2014 Studio Harebrained Schemes Player sentiment 89% positive of 6,570 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (89% of 6,570)
Matches Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Turn-Based, Strategy, Tactical
Why players like it: RPG, Cyberpunk, Turn-Based, Isometric, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut: $14.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut:RPGTurn-BasedIsometricStrategySci-fiTacticalCRPGIndie
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Fallout 4
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, Exploration and RPG; released around the same time (2015).
From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.
Fallout 4 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 428,604 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (81% of 428,604)
Matches Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Post-apocalyptic
Why players like it: Open World, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer, Exploration, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut:Post-apocalypticExplorationRPGSci-fiAction RPGSurvival
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Divinity: Original Sin (Classic)
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Turn-Based and Strategy; released around the same time (2014).
Gather your party and get ready for a new, back-to-the-roots RPG adventure! Discuss your decisions with companions; fight foes in turn-based combat; explore an open world and interact with everything and everyone you see. Join up with a friend to play online in co-op and make your own adventures with the powerful RPG toolkit.
Divinity: Original Sin (Classic) at a glance Released 2014 Studio Larian Studios Player sentiment 92% positive of 11,898 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (92% of 11,898)
Matches Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Turn-Based, Strategy
Why players like it: RPG, Turn-Based, Co-op, Fantasy, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut:RPGTurn-BasedStrategyIsometricCRPGKickstarterIndieTurn-Based Strategy
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Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Turn-Based and Isometric; released around the same time (2015).
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition is the capstone title in Harebrained Schemes' Shadowrun series - and now includes the all-new, 6+ hr Shadows of Hong Kong Bonus Campaign. Experience the most impressive Shadowrun RPG yet, hailed as one of the best cRPG / strategy games of 2015!
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition at a glance Released 2015 Studio Harebrained Schemes Player sentiment 87% positive of 4,839 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (87% of 4,839)
Matches Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Turn-Based, Strategy, Tactical
Why players like it: RPG, Cyberpunk, Turn-Based, Isometric, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut:RPGTurn-BasedIsometricStrategyIndieCRPGSci-fiKickstarter
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Satellite Reign
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Sci-fi and Indie; released around the same time (2015).
Satellite Reign is a real-time, class-based strategy game, set in an open-world cyberpunk city. You command a group of 4 agents through rain-soaked, neon-lit streets, where the law is the will of mega-corporations.
Satellite Reign at a glance Released 2015 Studio 5 Lives Studios Player sentiment 71% positive of 5,369 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (71% of 5,369)
Matches Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Strategy, Tactical
Why players like it: Cyberpunk, Strategy, Action, Sci-fi, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut:StrategySci-fiIndieTacticalIsometricRPGKickstarter
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Far Cry Primal
Why it matched: both open world, survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Survival, Exploration and RPG; released around the same time (2016).
The award-winning Far Cry franchise returns with its innovative open world gameplay, bringing together massive beasts, breathtaking environments, and unpredictable savage encounters. Welcome to the Stone Age, a time of danger and adventure.
Far Cry Primal at a glance Released 2016 Studio Ubisoft Kyiv Player sentiment 86% positive of 41,126 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 41,126)
Matches Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Strategy
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Action, Adventure, Hunting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut:SurvivalExplorationRPGAction RPGStrategy
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Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Post-apocalyptic and Isometric.
Fallout® 2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed game that took RPG'ing out of the dungeons and into a dynamic, apocalyptic retro-future. It's been 80 long years since your ancestors trod across the wastelands.
Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game at a glance Released 2009 Studio Black Isle Studios Player sentiment 94% positive of 17,454 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (94% of 17,454)
Matches Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Turn-Based
Why players like it: RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Classic, Isometric, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut: $9.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut:RPGPost-apocalypticIsometricTurn-BasedSci-fiCRPGExploration
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ENDLESS Space 2
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Sci-fi and Turn-Based Strategy; released around the same time (2017).
ENDLESS Space™ 2 is a Strategic Space Opera, featuring the compelling “just one more turn” gameplay, set in the mysterious ENDLESS Universe™. As the leader of your civilization, will you impose your vision and build the greatest stellar empire?
ENDLESS Space 2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio AMPLITUDE Studios Player sentiment 83% positive of 23,056 Price $7.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (83% of 23,056)
Matches Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Turn-Based, Strategy
Why players like it: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut: $7.99 — $22.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut:StrategySci-fiTurn-Based StrategyTurn-BasedRPGIndie
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ZERO Sievert
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Survival, Post-apocalyptic and Indie.
Now with over 600,000 copies sold, ZERO Sievert is a tense top-down extraction shooter that challenges you to scavenge a procedurally-generated wasteland, loot gear, and explore what’s left of a devastated world. When the odds are stacked against you, you’ll need to do more than just survive...
ZERO Sievert at a glance Released 2024 Studio CABO Studio Player sentiment 85% positive of 15,428 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (85% of 15,428)
Matches Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on: 2 of 5 — Post-apocalyptic, Strategy
Why players like it: Extraction Shooter, Survival, Post-apocalyptic, Looter Shooter, Top-Down — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut:SurvivalPost-apocalypticIndieExplorationStrategy
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Tom Clancy's The Division
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 4 player tags including RPG, Post-apocalyptic and Survival; released around the same time (2016).
A tactical open world third-person shooter set in New York after a deadly pandemic. Team up or go solo to restore order against deadly factions, secure loot, and conquer high-risk endgame challenges.
Tom Clancy's The Division at a glance Released 2016 Studio Ubisoft Reflections Player sentiment 71% positive of 96,706 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (71% of 96,706)
Matches Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Tactical
Why players like it: Open World, Looter Shooter, Multiplayer, Third-Person Shooter, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, servers and connection (details)
Shared with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut:RPGPost-apocalypticSurvivalTactical
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, Survival and Exploration.
Enter the Chornobyl Anomalous Zone — a vast open world where anomalies, mutants, and rivals stand in your way. Explore, scavenge, and try to survive in this brutal and dangerous land. Evolving with every update, now overhauled and crowned with UPDATE 2.0.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl at a glance Released 2024 Studio GSC Game World Player sentiment 80% positive of 138,669 Price $41.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (80% of 138,669)
Matches Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Post-apocalyptic
Why players like it: Open World, FPS, Post-apocalyptic, Survival, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut: $41.99 — $12.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install, controller and input (details)
Shared with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut:Post-apocalypticSurvivalExplorationRPGSci-fi
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Fallout Shelter
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 4 player tags including Survival, Post-apocalyptic and Strategy; released around the same time (2015).
Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.
Fallout Shelter at a glance Released 2015 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 82,585 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (88% of 82,585)
Matches Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Strategy
Why players like it: Free to Play, Base-Building, Survival, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut: Free — free
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, monetisation inside the game, lost progress or broken saves (details)
Shared with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut:SurvivalPost-apocalypticStrategyRPG
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Xenonauts
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Turn-Based Strategy, Strategy and Tactical; released around the same time (2014).
Xenonauts is a strategy game in which you control a multi-national military organisation defending a Cold War-era Earth from alien invasion, using small squads of persistent soldiers to eliminate the extraterrestrials and recover their technology in turn-based ground combat.
Xenonauts at a glance Released 2014 Studio Goldhawk Interactive Player sentiment 87% positive of 5,069 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (87% of 5,069)
Matches Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on: 3 of 5 — Turn-Based, Strategy, Tactical
Why players like it: Turn-Based Strategy, Turn-Based Tactics, Turn-Based Combat, Base-Building, Grand Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut: $24.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut:Turn-Based StrategyStrategyTacticalSci-fiIndieIsometricTurn-BasedKickstarter
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Planetbase
Why it matched: both open world, survival, science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 4 player tags including Strategy, Survival and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2015).
Guide a group of space settlers trying to establish a base on a remote planet. Grow food, collect energy, mine resources, survive disasters and build a self-sufficient colony in a harsh and unforgiving environment.
Planetbase at a glance Released 2015 Studio Madruga Works Player sentiment 80% positive of 10,438 Price $7.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (80% of 10,438)
Matches Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on: 1 of 5 — Strategy
Why players like it: Colony Sim, City Builder, Base-Building, Space, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut: $7.49 — $22.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut:StrategySurvivalSci-fiIndie
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RAGE
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi and RPG; released around the same time (2011).
Powered by id’s revolutionary id Tech® 5 technology, RAGE is an intense first-person shooter with breakneck vehicle combat, an expansive world to explore, and jaw-dropping graphics!
RAGE at a glance Released 2011 Studio id Software Player sentiment 78% positive of 18,288 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (78% of 18,288)
Matches Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Post-apocalyptic
Why players like it: FPS, Post-apocalyptic, Action, Open World, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut: $9.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut:Post-apocalypticSci-fiRPGSurvival
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Wartales
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Turn-Based Strategy and Strategy.
Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!
Wartales at a glance Released 2023 Studio Shiro Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 35,569 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (86% of 35,569)
Matches Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Turn-Based, Strategy
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Turn-Based Strategy, Party-Based RPG, Medieval — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut: $34.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut:RPGTurn-Based StrategyStrategyExplorationSurvivalTurn-BasedIndie
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Tom Clancy’s The Division
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival, atmospheric and strategy; shares 4 player tags including RPG, Post-apocalyptic and Survival; released around the same time (2016).
A tactical open world third-person shooter set in New York after a deadly pandemic. Team up or go solo to restore order against deadly factions, secure loot, and conquer high-risk endgame challenges.
Tom Clancy’s The Division at a glance Released 2016 Studio Massive Entertainment Player sentiment 71% positive of 96,713 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (71% of 96,713)
Matches Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Tactical
Why players like it: Open World, Looter Shooter, Multiplayer, Third-Person Shooter, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut:RPGPost-apocalypticSurvivalTactical
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IXION
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, survival, science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, Survival and Exploration.
IXION is an unrelenting, city-building odyssey across the stars. As Administrator of the Tiqqun, DOLOS’ prototype space station, you are tasked with balancing preservation and exploration as you manage infrastructure, resources and crew. Can you keep the flame of humanity alight in the cold dark?
IXION at a glance Released 2022 Studio Bulwark Studios Player sentiment 79% positive of 17,614 Price $10.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (79% of 17,614)
Matches Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on: 2 of 5 — Post-apocalyptic, Strategy
Why players like it: Space, City Builder, Strategy, Survival, Resource Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut: $10.49 — $19.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut:StrategySurvivalExplorationPost-apocalypticIndie
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Biomutant
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Post-apocalyptic and Exploration.
BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.
Biomutant at a glance Released 2021 Studio Experiment 101 Player sentiment 66% positive of 20,181 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: (66% of 20,181)
Matches Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Post-apocalyptic
Why players like it: Open World, Action, Singleplayer, RPG, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut:RPGPost-apocalypticExplorationAction RPGSci-fiIndie
Common questions
What game is most like Wasteland 2: Director's Cut?
Wasteland 3, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, inXile Entertainment. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Wasteland 2: Director's Cut" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Wasteland 2: Director's Cut. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Wasteland 2: Director's Cut do?
Wasteland 3 is also from inXile Entertainment, and appears in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.