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Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG

Isometric sci-fi RPG with turn-based combat inside a hazardous Dome

Dark Crystal Games · Published by Prime Matter · Released Sep 7, 2021

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Reviews
Mostly Positive
77% of 4,396
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
75% of 12 in 30 days
Players
22
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Oct 8, 2025
Minimum PC
® ® GTX 660m
4 GB RAM · 20 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG?

You enter the Dome as a company employee before a disaster reshapes the world inside it. In this isometric, turn-based RPG, you explore an open wasteland, search for artifacts, develop your character, and deal with rival factions through combat or negotiation.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy experimenting with character builds and solo stealth
  • +you prefer dialogue and exploration to constant fighting

Not for you if...

  • −you want quest markers and clearly directed exploration
  • −you prefer action combat over turn-based encounters

What players say

77% of 4,396 reviews are positive · 75% of 12 in the last 30 days

Players praise the detailed opening, writing, and range of character builds. The most common complaint is that later areas feel sparse and the story loses momentum; some players also report uneven combat balance and bugs.

Players over time

▲ +6% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 31 players on Nov 1, 2026.

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How many players finish Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG?

7.3% of Steam players have unlocked «We have a winner!», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG system requirements

Minimum: ® ® GTX 660m, 4 GB RAM, 20 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
WINDOWS® 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Processor
Intel® Core™ i5-3.3 GHz or better, or AMD Equivalent
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660m or AMD Radeon™ R7 260x (2GB of video memory)
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
20 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
WINDOWS® 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Processor
Intel® Core™ i7-3.7 GHz or better, or AMD Equivalent
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), or AMD RX 480 (8GB)
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
20 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Achievements
47
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English, Russian. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

3 DLC available.

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