Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

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For the first time in over 20 years, we are heralding the return of a much loved piece of gaming history with the classic RPG, Wasteland! Mutants. Again. Even more than there were last time: they seem to materialize out of the very grains of the radioactive desert sand. Venomous yellow eyes.

Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic is a rpg, post-apocalyptic and classic game developed and published by inXile Entertainment.
Released on November 13th 2013 is available in English on Windows, MacOS and Linux.

It has received 455 reviews of which 359 were positive and 96 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 5.49€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on K4G.

The Steam community has classified Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic into these genres:

RPG Post-apocalyptic Classic Turn-Based Adventure Strategy Sci-fi Retro Indie CRPG 2D Singleplayer Old School 1980s Pixel Graphics Action Open World Great Soundtrack

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Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic screenshot
Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic screenshot
Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic screenshot
Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic screenshot

System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows XP
  • Processor: 2 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card
  • DirectX: Version 7.0
  • Storage: 100 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Minimum monitor output or 720p.
MacOS
  • OS: OSX 10.6 or higher
  • Processor: 2 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: On board Intel GFX
  • Storage: 100 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Minimum monitor output or 720p.
Linux
  • Processor: 2 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card
  • Storage: 100 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Minimum monitor output or 720p.

User reviews & Ratings

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Aug. 2025
Wasteland ... It may be old ... but ... great plot that inspired the Fallout Series. Takes a lot of thought to navigate this wasteland! Thumbs up!
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Aug. 2025
One of the best games ever..., played it when it was released back in.., erm 1988 or something. Trip down nostalgia lane. ,) Fun to see it on Steam.
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Aug. 2025
For something made in the 1980's it has a boatload of content and runs exceedingly well. Apparently this was what inspired fallout and the similarities are very interesting to see. The inventory management gets tedious after awhile but it has a lot of charm and of course any older RPG is going to be very challenging but also very easy to exploit if you know how. I don't play it very often myself, but it's nice to take a trip down memory lane and see how older games used to be made and where it all started. (This was before I was even born so I say that with curiosity rather than nostalgia.) This is probably the oldest game you'll really find on Steam, so get it if you wanna experience what older games used to feel like before gaming was even an industry and were still in that weird stage of hit-and-miss development choices. It's only like $4 so you haven't got much to lose. A word of advice though: READ THE MANUAL Every game made before 2000 came with a manual on how to use the various features and controls and they'd always sell it with the disk, but it's available online if you look up "Wasteland Manual". It's brief and will make navigating the world and performing basic tasks much simpler. Older games have a reputation of being a lot more brutal and unforgiving in their difficulty and this game is no exception, so going in prepared and knowing your arsenal is gonna save you a lot of pain down the road.
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June 2025
It's an old classic role playing game that was outstanding at the time of release.
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May 2025
This was the first computer rpg I played and is still my favorite. Even without fancy 3D graphics, you can't help but get immersed in the game.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic is currently priced at 5.49€ on Steam.

Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 5.49€ on Steam.

Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic received 359 positive votes out of a total of 455 achieving a rating of 7.43.
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Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic was developed and published by inXile Entertainment.

Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic is playable and fully supported on Linux.

Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic is a single-player game.

Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic does not currently offer any DLC.

Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic does not support Steam Remote Play.

Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic.

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