Summary
The Fallout Seriesis once again taking the world by storm, and it’s obvious why. The series has so many unique elements, including horror, endless adventure, and a fascinating storyline. This series has tons of weapons, different kinds of enemies, and an immersive open world full of great characters.
When you finish playing all the Fallout games, it can feel like there aren’t any other games that measure up. However, depending on which elements are your favorite in Fallout, there are plenty of games you can dive into next. Below, you’ll find nine games to play if you love the Fallout series.
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The Outer Worlds is one of the best games for Fallout fans to play. It takes place in an alternative future, with a class-centric society run by mega-corporations. Thousands of residents of Earth hop on ships heading into space to look for a better life.
This game is made by Obsidian, who worked onFallout New Vegas with Bethesda. If Fallout’s storytelling and immersive dialogue drew you to the series, The Outerworlds is the best game for you to try next.
Mass Effect is astory-based alien role-playing game. The aliens and a few humans have taken over the galaxy, and you have to stop a galactic invasion. Though the game is more sci-fi based, it still has a lot of similarities to the Fallout series.
This game has endless quests that allow you to traverse through space, and there is a lot of interaction with your companions and NPCs. Lastly, there’s a lot of combat, and you get to play the game through a variety of classes.
Cyberpunk 2077 is a game that takes place in a dystopian future, where you steal a biochip and force it into your own head. You share a consciousness with departed rock star (and terrorist) Johnny Silverhand, played by Keanu Reeves, working to find a way to remove the chip.
The game play in Cyberpunk 2077 is similar to the Fallout series. Cyberpunk has a step over Fallout with its combat, and has more immersive quests and NPC interaction.
The Forest is asurvival horror gamewhere you have to fight off cannibalistic monsters while searching for your son after a plane crash. If you loved the survival aspect of Fallout, The Forest is the perfect choice for you.
Other similarities between The Forest and Fallout include crafting and horror elements. The crafting element is unique because you place a blueprint and then gather the materials within the blueprint’s outline to create structures and items. The Forest captures the same feelings as Fallout but in a darker environment.
Metro Exodus is a game that takes you on a journey across Russia. You lead a band of rangers and look for a better life in the East. This game is a story-driven,first-person shooter game.
If you appreciate the post-apocalyptic aspect of Fallout, you should try Metro Exodus. Its combat is more advanced, and there are more survival mechanics, such as having to maintain your gun and repair your gas mask. It is a bit more cynical and darker than Fallout, but worth it if you’re willing to take the plunge.
Dying Light is a horror-based video game that focuses on survival. The game follows an agent sent to infiltrate a quarantine zone in a fictional middle eastern city. The main difference between this game and the Fallout series is that this game focuses on Zombies.
If you enjoy the open-world aspect of the Fallout series and want a game that leans harder into combat and has parkour mechanics, Dying Light is your next game.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance is an RPG set in a medieval kingdom. It’s an epic adventure where you work to avenge your parents' death. The game has open world elements, and is very immersive.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance is story driven, with many quests that have multiple outcomes, which is why Fallout fans would like it. This game includes a lot of interaction with side characters (that can be influenced by the player), and skill trees.
Post Apocalyptic Setting
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Stalker Call of Pripyat is a game set in an alternative universe where a second Chernobyl occurred in 2006. It’s a first-person shooting game, with many opportunities for combat.
The Stalker series has multiple games, so if you’re looking to really commit to something, you should give it a shot. It has a really strong post-apocalyptic setting, similar to Fallout, but is set around Chernobyl.
No Man’s Sky is an action-adventure survival game where you explore the nooks and crannies of an infinite universe. This game is lots of fun and full of customization options, with tons of freedom to do whatever you please.
If combat and quests aren’t for you, and you’re more interested in discovering secrets and exploring never-ending space, you’ll love No Man’s Sky. You travel through the game discovering different planets, gathering resources, and upgrading your spacecraft.
