Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
Isometric post-apocalyptic RPG built around choices and turn-based combat
Interplay Inc. · Published by Bethesda Softworks · Released Nov 1, 2015
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 94% of 18K
- Recent reviews
- Overwhelmingly Positive
- 95% of 119 in 30 days
- Players
- 132
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update on Steam
- Unknown
- no patch notes on Steam
Metacritic: 89/100 (critic reviews)
What is Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game?
A single-player, isometric RPG set in the open ruins of a post-apocalyptic civilization. You create a character, explore the wasteland, and talk, sneak, barter, or fight past mutants, gangsters, and robots, with decisions leading to different outcomes.
For you if...
- +you like open-world RPGs with consequential choices
- +you enjoy turn-based combat and varied character builds
- +you prefer dark settings with little hand-holding
Not for you if...
- −you want modern controls and an intuitive interface
- −you dislike punishing difficulty and frequent reloading
- −you prefer fast real-time combat over deliberate turns
What players say
94% of 18,175 reviews are positive · 95% of 119 in the last 30 days
Players praise the writing, worldbuilding, dark atmosphere, and freedom to approach quests with different builds and choices. Common complaints include frequent crashes, memory errors, corrupted saves, bugs, and clunky controls; some players also find the combat inconsistent and companions unreliable.
Players over time
▼ -10% vs a month agoPlayers online on Steam, one sample a day.
Highest since Sep 2026: 182 players on Oct 22, 2026.
Show the data
| Day | Players |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 132 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 113 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 106 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 116 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 130 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 144 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 119 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 124 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 99 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 106 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 124 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 129 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 152 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 155 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 174 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 175 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 182 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 171 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 170 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 153 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 151 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 125 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 133 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 132 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 147 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 128 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 130 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 108 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 128 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 145 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 165 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 149 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 120 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 111 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 103 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 105 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 117 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 119 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 122 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 104 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 106 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 94 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 69 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 102 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 112 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 119 |
Screenshots and trailer
Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game system requirements
Minimum: SVGA, 0 GB RAM, 0.6 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game?
The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.
Set up my PC →Minimum
- OS
- Windows
- Processor
- Pentium 90Mhz or faster
- Graphics
- SVGA
- Memory
- 16 MB
- Storage
- 565 MB
Does Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game run on Steam Deck?
Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.
- The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
- Default controller config not fully functional
- Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
- External controllers are not supported for the primary player
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
- Age rating
- 16+
- Languages
- Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain.
Does Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game 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 Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam