Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic
A turn-based RPG with lasting consequences in a radioactive desert
inXile Entertainment · Released Nov 13, 2013
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 81% of 323
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 1
- daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 4 years ago
- Nov 30, 2021
What is Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic?
A single-player RPG set in the American Southwest in 2087, after a nuclear war. As a Desert Ranger, you recruit allies, explore the wasteland, and fight raiders and mutants while investigating a new threat to humanity.
For you if...
- +you enjoy RPGs that rely heavily on descriptive text
- +you prefer science fiction settings to traditional fantasy worlds
Not for you if...
- −you want modern graphics and extensive animation
- −you expect dead party members to be revived
What players say
81% of 323 reviews are positive
Players praise the world and its open-ended exploration. Several warn that the old interface is cumbersome and takes effort to learn.
Screenshots and trailer
Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic system requirements
Minimum: 3D, 1 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic?
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- OS
- Windows XP
- Processor
- 2 GHz Processor
- Graphics
- 3D graphics card
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 100 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 7.0
- Notes
- Minimum monitor output or 720p.
Does Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
- Languages
- Full audio: English.
Does Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- RPG
- Post-apocalyptic
- Classic
- Turn-Based
- Adventure
- Strategy
- Retro
- Sci-fi
- Indie
- 2D
- CRPG
- Singleplayer
- Old School
- 1980s
- Pixel Graphics
- Open World
Recent updates
- Apr 23, 2014 · Patch 3 Released
- Apr 23, 2014 · Patch 3 Released
