Wastelanders

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Wastelanders is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Studio Lilac and was released on January 28, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Uncover the Wasteland’s secrets… and find your mom? A catastrophic meteor strike brings civilization to the brink, covering the planet’s surface in an alien substance known as the Waste. A sole beacon of civilization, the city of New Haven stands alone amidst a desolate Wasteland, held afloat by harnessing the Waste’s extraterrestrial power and defended by an intrepid force of explorers and res…

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

The game features a great vibe and overall aesthetic, with beautiful art and sound design enhancing the experience.
The mechanics are fun and engaging, offering interesting decision points in both deckbuilding and combat.
Players find the game intuitive yet challenging, with unique mechanics that keep gameplay fresh and exciting.

Some players feel that the characters' personalities are exaggerated and may not appeal to everyone.
The game may not have enough content yet, leaving players wanting more after completing the initial chapters.
There are mentions of a lack of depth in the narrative, with some players finding it less compelling.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, with a unique resonance system that adds depth beyond typical damage-focused strategies. Players find the mechanics intuitive yet challenging, complemented by beautiful art and sound design that enhances the overall experience.
- “The mechanics are fun and engaging, and the story is good and keeps things moving nicely.”
- “The resonance mechanic was super interesting and added a lot of depth past just 'do max damage to the enemy,' which I find a lot of card games boil down to.”
- “The mechanics feel intuitive yet challenging (in a good way!).”
- “Fire gameplay twin.”
- “Aside from really unique game mechanics, I think the art and sound design for this game is beautiful and makes the playing experience so much better.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly praised for their great vibe and overall aesthetic, with many reviewers considering the visual style to be the standout feature of the game.
- “Great vibe and overall aesthetic, with the visual style easily being the best part of the game.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is well-received, effectively complementing the engaging gameplay mechanics and maintaining a good pace throughout the experience.
- “The mechanics are fun and engaging, and the story is good and keeps things moving nicely.”