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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.

Role-PlayingStrategy

Player score
8.5/10
22,363 reviews
Released
2020
Developer
inXile Entertainment
Platforms
1 systems
Critics
85
Steam Deck
playable
Download
45 GB
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What is 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.

Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.

The record

Catalogue facts
First released26 August 2020
DeveloperinXile Entertainment
PublisherinXile Entertainment, Xbox Game Studios
PlatformsPC
GenresRole-Playing, Strategy
Languages8 supported

Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded TBA. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.

How was Wasteland 3 received?

Players85%positive of 22,363 · Very Positive
Metacritic85critic aggregate, PC
Achievements86on Steam

Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Metacritic page. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.

What does it support?

Technical support
CapabilitySupport
ControllerNot stated
Cloud savesYes
Cross-platform playYes
Mod supportNo official workshop
Online playYes
In-game purchasesNo
Steam Deckplayable
Download size45 GB
Add-on content4 DLC listed
Age gateNone

Content descriptors

  • Some nudity or sexual content
  • Frequent violence or gore
  • General mature content

Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.

What does it cost?

$39.99

Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.

Games like Wasteland 3

24 games overlap with Wasteland 3 on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Wasteland 2: Director's Cut, Expeditions: Rome and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader.

All 24 games like Wasteland 3

Common questions about Wasteland 3

What platforms is Wasteland 3 on?

Wasteland 3 is available on PC. It first released in 2020.

How much does Wasteland 3 cost?

$39.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.

Do players recommend Wasteland 3?

85% of 22,363 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.

What is the Metacritic score for Wasteland 3?

85 out of 100 for the PC version, as published on the game's own Steam store page. Steam can lag Metacritic by a few points.

Does Wasteland 3 work on Steam Deck?

Valve rates Wasteland 3 as playable on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.

How big is the Wasteland 3 download?

45 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.