Top 10 Games Like Fallout New Vegas (Games Better Than Fallout New Vegas In Their Own Way)

Updated:

11 Dec 2023

The Best Games Like Fallout New Vegas

Ask any Fallout fan, “Which is the best game out of the Fallout series?” There is a pretty good chance that they might say “New Vegas.” With its immersive RPG elements, choice-driven story, and quirky NPC’s, it is understandable as to why it is the most memorable installment in the series. So if you have completed every quest and collected every Sunset Sarsaparilla star bottle cap but have been left wanting more, here are 10 games that you will surely love.

10. Mist Survival

“Mist Survival” Let’s Play

Mist Survival is a first-person survival crafting game, set in a post-apocalyptic world that has been corrupted by a pandemic virus. Players will be gathering food, building shelter, and fighting against threats such as bandits, wildlife, and various types of infected. To help in the struggle for survival, players can also create a team of friendly survivors. The open-world environment is accompanied by a day-night cycle and fog weather patterns, which will keep players on their toes. Because once the sunlight has gone, the infected will come out and prey.

Day 1: “Looting and hoping that I won’t die.”

An infected with running shoes: Dealing with ones that can walk is scary enough. Seeing them bolt towards you is a nightmare.

9. Metro Exodus

"Metro Exodus” Gameplay Demo

Metro Exodus is a first-person shooter with a blend of survival, horror, stealth, and sandbox elements. This third entry of the Metro series takes place in the year 2036, after the nuclear war of 2013—which is a war that we are clearly unaware of—left the world in ruins. Through the eyes of 23-year-old Artyom, the player will start their journey in a frozen wasteland that has been blanketed with mutated beasts and unfriendly human beings. The greatest feature that this game offers has to be the elaborate equipment customization options. The player will be able to modify their weapons, armor, and utilities in the nearest outpost. Once they have tailored their loadout, they are ready to take on the next challenges of the deadly wilderness.

Beautiful world in disarray: Players will travel through a stunning yet dilapidated environment.

A weapons artisan: Prepare your equipment before the next trek into the hazardous landscape.

8. Escape From Tarkov

“Escape From Tarkov” Gameplay and First Impressions

Escape From Tarkov is a hardcore multiplayer survival game where the player will either kill or be killed. You are a mercenary who will gather supplies, find information, and shoot your way through a politically corrupt world. You will explore the city of Tarkov, with the hopes of escaping it safely. Players also have the choice of raiding large-scale locations with friends or alone (for the hardcore players). The immersive nature of this game comes from its small, intricate details; for example, a bulb will flicker once a grenade has detonated in a room.

Getting ready: Check your stash to find all of the things you need to survive.

Unwitting victim: Blow the brains out of players for valuable loot.

7. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

“S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl” Let’s Play

In S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, the player is dipped into the Zone—where you will be fighting against Scavengers, Trespassers, Adventurers, Loners, Killers, Explorers, and Robbers. These S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s have varying motivations for exploring the Zone, while the player’s main motivation is to survive. This is one of the older games on this list but has aged very well. The developers of GSC Game World put plenty of care in creating this survival FPS game by forming a living, breathing open world that embraces the player experience. The game’s beauty comes from its accurate use of real-life details: buildings that are modeled after the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and movements that follow the actual laws of physics. In addition, its engaging storyline is complemented with a day-night cycle, weather system, and reactive NPC’s.

Wolf is just one of many fun characters: Each NPC will be memorable for their established personality.

A non-infatuated stalker: This is a S.T.A.L.K.E.R. that kills rather than loves.

6. Miscreated

“Miscreated” Gameplay

Miscreated is an open world MMO survival game that takes place in a world shattered by The Final War. Survivors of this world will be forced to fight against mutants, hostile forces of nature, and other players. The post-apocalyptic environment here is a vast land filled with forests, cities, caves, and bunkers that are waiting to be explored. The player can be faster in satisfying their desire to travel by choosing from 10 different types of mountable vehicles. When it comes time for the players to defend themselves, they may choose from a variety of 70 weapons, depending on their preferred play style.

Cabs are still useful after all: Good thing the ride-sharing industry didn’t wipe out all taxis from existence.

A view from the rooftop: There is still a vast land to explore out there in the wilderness.

5. SCUM

"SCUM” Gameplay and First Impressions

SCUM is an online multiplayer survival game that is set in an open world where gladiatorial matches are held for entertainment. For the sake of fame, fortune, and glory, prisoners will be participating in bloody combat to satisfy the viewers, producers, and sponsors of the show. The game stands out in its customization options, which a player can adapt based on how they want to play the game. Players will be able to adjust their character’s physique, intelligence, and aesthetics. All manners of customization will have their own strengths and weaknesses; for example, a character with a higher age will have higher intelligence but will also be less agile than their younger counterparts. Player behavior will also depend on the complex system of their character, keeping them aware of the character’s metabolism, momentum, and clothing wetness.

You are unique: How the player should be working the wilderness will be dependent on their attributes.

Sometimes, you gotta kill: Kill! Your adoring fans expect this from you!

4. Wasteland 3

“Wasteland 3” Gameplay Trailer

After a successful crowdfunding campaign, inXile Entertainment, Inc. will be releasing this turn-based role-playing game that is set in a Colorado wasteland. The story’s narrative will depend on the player’s decision-making and leadership skills, as they try to make their mark in the post-apocalyptic future. Wasteland 3 will be relying on a party-based system and strategic combat, along with synchronous or asynchronous multiplayer gameplay. Mission opportunities, exploration sites, and story arcs will be available or unavailable, depending on the player’s choices.

Squad versus squad combat: The winning squad will be able to expand their territory.

Think before you speak: What you say will impact the story.

3. State of Decay 2

“State of Decay 2” Walkthrough Gameplay

State of Decay 2 is an open world survival horror game, featuring 4-player cooperative gameplay. The players involved will be building bases, strengthening their character, and wisely consuming resources in a world ruled by the undead. The choices made by the players will formulate the outcome of the story and their community’s fate. There are various types of undead, each of which will change the player’s approach in combat. There are also many kinds of vehicles that can used to explore this game’s post-apocalyptic world.

Be stealthy: As long as they remain silent, players can avoid combat from ravenous zombies.

Zombies are special snowflakes: Some zombies will be more dangerous than others.

2. Mad Max

“Mad Max” Walkthrough Gameplay

Mad Max is an action-adventure game that takes place in a desert, with a heavy focus on driving. You will be playing as survivalist Max Rockatansky who explores the Plains of Silence, while scavenging for materials and fighting against hostile groups in the wilderness. The game has a heavy emphasis on car combat, allowing you to customize your car with various weapons and utilities. The reward for performing successfully in vehicular battles is two very awesome effects: explosions and slow motion.

Explosions everywhere: This is the kind of visual that satisfies a job well done.

Hand-to-hand combat: Just because you’re not in a car doesn’t mean you can’t still be awesome.

1. Borderlands: The Handsome Collection

“Borderlands: The Handsome Collection” Playthrough

Finally, on our list is the compilation of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel plus downloadable content, enhanced multiplayer, and a save data transfer feature. Both Borderlands games are an amalgamation of action-oriented, first-person shooter, and role-playing games. The player will choose from a class and will loot the land for various kinds of equipment. The beauty of this game comes from its humor, memorable characters, and unique comics-style graphics. The player will explore the land with many different kinds of vehicles and follow various missions that will be strange yet intriguing in their own way. In fact, the hilarious dialogue alone should be enough to entertain the player.