Fallout 2 vs Wasteland 2
If you are torn between Fallout 2 and Wasteland 2, the two share CRPG, Turn-Based Combat and Post-apocalyptic; here is how the numbers split. Fallout 2 wins 2 of our metrics to 0.
Fallout 2
Wasteland 2| Metric | Fallout 2 | Wasteland 2 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.34 | ★ 3.83 | Fallout 2 by 0.51 (12%) |
| Catalog popularity | 5,676 adds | 654 adds | Fallout 2 by 5022 (88%) |
| Avg. playtime | 2h | 14h | Wasteland 2 is longer |
| Platform families | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Release year | 1998 | 2014 | Wasteland 2 is newer by 16 yr |
Verdict
Fallout 2 takes 2 of 3 measurable categories. Both lean on CRPG, Turn-Based Combat, Post-apocalyptic and Isometric, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.