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Vivo just pulled a fast one on the tech crowd—launching the X200s in China without much noise, but with specs that shout “flagship” from the rooftops.  At the heart of the device is MediaTek’s new Dimensity 9400 Plus, an overclocked variant of the already powerful 9400 chip. According to Vivo, this version delivers around 20% more performance in Agentic AI tasks, pushing responsiveness and real-time processing into next-gen territory. It comes with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, scaling up to an impressive 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal space.

Vivo X200s display: a feast for your eyes

Now, let’s talk display. The X200s features a 6.67-inch flat OLED panel from BOE with Q10 substrate, rocking a crisp 1.5K resolution (2800 x 1260) and a 120Hz refresh rate. Add in 2160Hz PWM dimming for eye comfort and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits, and you’re looking at one of the brightest and smoothest displays in this class. Bezels? Barely there.

On the back, you’ll find a triple 50MP setup that’s hard to ignore. The main sensor is a Sony IMX921 with OIS and Vivo’s in-house VCS 2.0 color engine. Alongside it: a 50MP ultra-wide (Samsung JN1) and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens (IMX882) with 3x optical zoom. Selfies are handled by a 32MP front shooter, a consistent spec in Vivo’s premium line.

Impressive battery life

The battery? Generous. A 6,200mAh dual-cell unit, with 90W wired and 40W wireless charging. Under the hood, the X200s runs Android 15 with OriginOS 5, and packs extras like ultrasonic fingerprint scanning, dual stereo speakers, IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance, laser autofocus, a flicker sensor for camera stability, and a tactile x-axis linear motor.

Connectivity is fully loaded too: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, IR blaster, and one unique twist—“kilometer-level offline communication”, a Vivo innovation that lets users connect over long distances without cellular networks. Likely exclusive to China, at least for now.

The phone comes in four colors—Soft Purple, Mint, White, and Classic Black. IT weighs either 203g or 205g depending on the finish. Dimensions are a sleek 160.1 x 74.29 x 7.99mm.

Vivo X200s price and availability

As for pricing, it’s tiered across five variants:

• 12GB + 256GB: ¥4,199 (~$575)
• 16GB + 256GB: ¥4,399 (~$600)
• 12GB + 512GB: ¥4,699 (~$645)
• 16GB + 512GB: ¥4,999 (~$685)
• 16GB + 1TB: ¥5,499 (~$755)

Right now, it’s a China-only release, and Vivo hasn’t confirmed global availability. Given the brand’s track record, we don’t expect to see an international version anytime soon. But we can hope to.

While you’re travelling towards the end checkpoint to escape from the apocalyptic world of Dead Rails, you will encounter various structures that can provide you with exclusive loot. Some of them include the Tesla Lab, the Castle, and the Fort Constitution. While the haul is quite handsome, raiding these areas can be a real pain. Among them, the Fort Constitution is significant for its ammunition-centric rewards. Want even more? You can get a unique cannon by looting this area. Do you think it’s worth taking the risk? If yes, then follow along as we show you how to raid Fort Constitution in Dead Rails right here.

Fort Constitution Location in Dead Rails

The Fort Constitution will spawn either at the 10-30 km or between the 50-60 km mark, swapping places with the Tesla Lab in Dead Rails. The Fort seems to be made of logs and has two towers with cannons. Inside the structure, you will find several buildings, including two Barracks, an Infirmary, an Armory, the Captain’s Quarters, and a Supply Depot.

Once you enter the Fort, Zombie Soldiers will spawn along with Captain Prescott as the building’s final boss. You must be fully prepared with weapons, ammunition, and other items like bandages, Snake Oil, Holy Water, a Crucifix, or a Molotov cocktail. Refer to our Dead Rails Weapons tier list for all the help you need.

We are making this clear because the zombies that spawn here will be much deadlier than the ones you’re used to seeing. They’ll follow you through the openings and won’t get stuck between the walls.

The worst part is that most of them will carry swords, guns, and can even ride on Dead Rails Horses. However, there’s nothing to worry about, since in the next section, we have given the best strategy to loot this area, find the key, and collect all the bonds from the Supply Depot.

How to Raid Fort Constitution in Dead Rails

Before you move on to head inside Fort Constitution, make sure you have enough ammo, a rifle, a shotgun, a few bandages, and a few Crucifixes, Holy Waters, or Molotov for doing AoE damage. You might consider equipping decent armor and taking a horse with you to outrun the enemies. Lastly, make sure that you start this quest at 6 AM in-game time to get the most daylight. Now, follow these simple steps to clear this area.

1. First Wave of Zombies

• As soon as you enter the area, head straight to climb up either of the towers on your left or right. This is the safest area in the whole building since none of the zombies can climb the ladder.
• Although the enemies can’t climb up, they have guns to shoot you from a distance. So, begin by peeking down and shooting the zombies.
• While you won’t be able to use the cannon right now, use the Crucifixes, Holy Water, or Molotov to either strike them with lightning or roast them with fire. Do this as the zombies spawn in groups below the tower.

2. Second Wave of Zombies

• Once a wave ends, you might notice that a few zombies are stuck inside the huts. To move them, you can swap the towers. Consider using Snake Oil to move faster.
• Having reached the top of the tower, you may repeat the steps above to beat the next wave of zombies.
• As before, they will be in groups, so AOE attacks are the key here.

3. Third Wave of Zombies

• Finally, the last wave starts when all soldiers and Cavalry zombies inside the structure are dead.
• Now, the horse-riding zombies will start appearing from outside the Fort and try to enter.
• You should never, for once, get down the tower, since from here, you can use the Cannons to shoot the new wave of monsters.
• Alternatively, you may also use the lightning strikes and Molotov again, if the range of the Cannon doesn’t reach the monsters.

One final tip is that if, by chance, you can’t clear this during the day and night falls, try heading back to your barricaded train cabin, as it might get tough with other enemies spawning at night. This will be more difficult if it’s one of the many Dead Rails night events, like a Blood Moon Night filled with vampires.

Finally, when you are sure that there are no movements at all and all zombies are dead, search for Captain Prescott’s body among the corpses. He has a handlebar moustache, wearing a Navy Blue suit, and holding a Cavalry sword. Once you locate him, a large golden key will be nearby that can be used to open the Supply Depot that you can open.

All Fort Constitution Loot in Dead Rails

As you might’ve guessed, different buildings in Fort Constitution hold the respective loot according to their names. For instance, the Armory will hold ammunition, while the Infirmary will contain bandages and healing items. Finally, the key from Captain Prescott will give you access to the Supply Depot, where you can find six to seven Treasury Bonds along with a unique cannon. That said, here is all the loot you can get in the Fort Constitution.

Weapons:

• Bolt-Action Rifle
• Mauser C96
• Shotgun
• Navy Revolver
• Cannon

Ammo

• Revolver Ammo
• Rifle Ammo
• Shotgun Ammo
• Cannon Ammo

Other

And that’s how you can loot and clear Fort Constitution in Dead Rails. Have you located this building yet? Did our strategies help you in looting the area efficiently? Let us know in the comments below!

The inevitable death of our beloved character, Joel, finally happened in season 2 of The Last of Us TV Show. The depiction of Joel’s death in the TLOU Part 2 video game still stands tall as one of the most controversial deaths in video game history. Joel had it coming, whether we like it or not, and everyone wondered how the showrunners would pull it off in the series. Joel hit the end of the road in The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 2, and the creators have made some major changes to how the tragic event transpired in the TV show. So, find out how Joel Miller’s death was depicted differently in The Last of Us TV show compared to the video game.

Spoilers Warning:

This article contains spoilers for The Last of Us Part 2 game and season 2 of the TV show. So, proceed with caution.

Joel’s Death in The Last of Us Part 2 Video Game

Let me start with how the events transpired in the game first, so you can easily grasp the difference between the TLOU game and the TV show. In the game, Abby goes out to hunt Joel alone, as Owen (Abby’s close friend) has concerns over how they will get to Joel, as Jackson is a big town with a lot of people. Moreover, Owen didn’t want to risk the lives of his friends without a clear plan. Abby gets caught up in a blizzard and is also chased by a horde of zombies, but luckily gets saved by Joel, who was on a patrol with his brother Tommy.

In a tense moment, Tommy reveals his identity along with his brother, Joel’s, to help the poor girl calm down after escaping from a horde. This is when Abby realizes this is the man she has been looking for all along. Abby is lucky to find Joel away from the secured town, so she lures him back to her friend’s shelter, saying they can be safe together.

Joel and Tommy head back to the shelter along with Abby without being aware of what awaits them there. When Mel introduces herself, Tommy and Joel also introduce themselves, and soon Abby’s friends realize Joel walked right into their trap without any bait. As soon as Joel starts to realize something feels wrong, Abby shoots his leg, and her friends knock out Tommy.

You stupid old man. You don’t get to rush this – Abby

Joel’s now aware that this is his tragic end and asks Abby to get this over with quickly. But Abby, who had been waiting for this moment all along, didn’t want to rush it. She asks Mel to tourniquet Joel’s injured leg and begins to bash the old man’s head with a golf club. At this point, Ellie tracks Joel and reaches the shelter. Before Ellie can do anything to save Joel, she gets pinned down to the ground by Abby’s friends.

Owen asks Abby to finish her business quickly upon finding out someone has tracked them down. Therefore, Abby bludgeons Joel to death right in front of a helpless Ellie. They also make sure to knock out Ellie and leave Wyoming, as they have now completed their revenge mission.

Showrunners Make Changes to Joel’s Death in The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 2

The showrunners played out the events leading up to Joel’s death slightly differently from the game in the TV show. For starters, Joel goes out on patrol with Dina instead of his brother in the TV show. During this, Abby triggers an infected avalanche, which hits Jackson Town. The town is also breached by the infected horde, which never happens in the game. Abby gets chased by the horde when she is on the lookout for Joel, and gets saved by him, like in the game.

While Tommy spills their names in the game, Abby gets to learn about Joel’s identity when Dina calls out his name in the warehouse where they were holed up. Then, Abby coaxes Joel and Dina to go to her shelter to save their lives from the horde.

Upon reaching the shelter, Joel sees Jackson Town burning and tries to contact his people back in town. On the other hand, Abby urges her friends to help them initially, only to reveal that Joel is here with them.

They quickly put a gun to Dina’s head and snatched away Joel’s gun. As their target is only Joel, the crew puts Dina to sleep using an injection. Unlike in the game, Abby interrogates Joel about his actions against the Fireflies and reveals that he is the one who killed her father in a long speech (which is a callback to the game). In line with the game, Abby shoots him in his leg, tourniquets his injured leg, and proceeds to grab a golf club.

Then, she hits his injured spot and moves over to smack his head next. Ellie finds Joel and Dina’s horse and goes inside the house to look for them. Unfortunately, Abby’s friends slam Ellie to the floor when she discovers a blood-soaked Joel lying on the floor, utterly powerless. When Owen asks her to end it quickly, Abby picks up a broken golf club and stabs the sharp point right into Joel’s neck, like how one kills an infected. Ellie is left barely conscious, but she crawls her way to her father figure, Joel, and hugs the fallen soul.

These little changes offer new sequences, however, Joel’s death is as gruesome as ever in the game and broke my heart again. The sorrowful fate of Joel is going to haunt us forever. In the meantime, let us know if you liked the changes made in the TLOU show in the comments below.

It’s not official yet, but at this point, it might as well be. Another leak has surfaced around the long-rumored remaster of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion game title, and this one’s a biggie—literally. According to known data-mining group XoXLeak, the upcoming remaster will demand a staggering 121 gigabytes of storage space. That’s more than twenty times the size of the original game, which clocked in at just 5 GB when it launched back in 2006.

To be fair, a file size that large isn’t shocking. Not when you consider that this remaster is reportedly being built on Unreal Engine 5—a tool that’s both powerful and storage-hungry. Still, for many players, especially those on Xbox consoles with limited SSD capacity, this might be a problem. Clearing space for yet another oversized title has become an unfortunate norm.

Interestingly, Bethesda hasn’t acknowledged the remaster at all. No trailer, no blog post, not even a logo tease. Yet the evidence continues to pile up. Fans already spotted screenshots hosted on a developer website weeks ago, which briefly sparked excitement before being pulled offline. Now, this latest leak adds more fuel to the fire.

It’s also raising questions about pricing. Word on the ground is that the official announcement may drop today, April 21. If true, expect a price in the $40 range. That would be a reasonable ask for a remastered classic. Anything higher might not sit well with longtime fans—unless, of course, it ends up on Game Pass. That would soften the blow.

Nostalgia has a price, and in this case, it also takes up a good chunk of your hard drive. Whether that’s worth it will depend on just how far this Oblivion Remastered title pushes the boundaries of modern visuals—and whether fans still have the patience (and storage) for another trip to Cyrodiil.

The Last of Us Season 2 premiered last week and finally introduced the TV show fans to Abby. And I’m sure a lot of you might not know that Abby’s character was heavily criticized for her actions in the TLOU Part 2 video game when it came out five years ago. Now that she has made her TV show debut and has committed the most controversial murder in the TV Show, every fan has started to condemn her character to the point that everyone wants to know if she meets the same fate in the series. So, if you are wondering whether Ellie kills Abby or does Abby dies in some other way, find out what happens to Abby in the sequel game’s story here.

Spoiler Warning:

This post contains spoilers about Abby and Ellie’s character in The Last of Us Part 2 video game and season 2 of the TV show, so proceed with caution.

Does Ellie Kill Abby in The Last of Us Part 2 Video Game?

When Ellie watches Abby bash Joel to death with a golf club, she says: “You’re gonna f**king die. I’ll fucking kill you…I’ll fucking kill you.” The gut-wrenching death of Joel drives the story of The Last of Us Part 2 as Ellie embarks on a quest to avenge this father-like character.

While tracking down Abby, Ellie kills almost all of Abby’s friends as her anger and grief take control of her mind. Thus, when Abby, who was on a mission to protect Seraphite kids, finds out that Ellie has taken the lives of her only remaining close ones, she comes back to face off against Ellie in her hideout.

In an intense brawl that happens between Ellie and Abby for the first time, Abby overpowers her when the latter tries to end her revenge mission at the theatre. However, Ellie couldn’t kill Abby at that moment as the girl almost killed Dina but was stopped by Lev, a Seraphite kid. Even though Ellie killed her friends, Abby spares the lives of Ellie and Dina as she discovers her true self on her rescue journey.

This might sound ridiculous if you are only following the TV show, but the game does a great job of showcasing Abby’s redemption as you play as her in the second half of the game. Ellie’s fate could have ended twice by now, but Abby let her live again. Ellie goes back to Jackson and starts a new life with Dina on the farm, but she continues to be haunted by Joel’s death, which Tommy then reminded her of and pushed her to avenge the character once again.

Does Abby Die in The Last of Us?

When Tommy brings up that Ellie has serious unfinished business left, Ellie decides to track Abby once again and finish her revenge quest this time. However, she decides to abandon her family and the new peaceful life she built from scratch to pursue vengeance.

She goes on a hunt in California. However, Abby and Lev, who left Seattle to find the remnants of Fireflies, get kidnapped by the Rattlers in California. Thus, Ellie finishes off the Rattlers and saves Abby and Lev initially from their potential deaths, but soon realizes that she cannot let them leave freely.

I Can’t Let You Leave – Ellie

Despite Abby sparing her life twice, Ellie can’t bring herself to forgive Abby and let her live. Hence, both the scarred women engage in a bloody hand-to-hand battle. Unlike before, Ellie gains the upper hand in this fight and has a chance to let the sea claim Abby’s life. But Ellie remembers the memory of her forgiving Joel and realizes that this futile killing wouldn’t fill the void left by Joel.

Even though Ellie’s world is turned to ashes by Abby, she spares Abby’s life, who is seen begging for mercy at this instance. The Last of Us Part 2 video game is not your typical revenge drama where the main character ruthlessly kills the antagonist. It is a harrowing tale that starts on a revenge note but showcases the consequences the characters commit in the name of justice.

Go..Just Take Him – Ellie

Neither Ellie nor Abby feels fulfilled after getting their deserved revenge. Ellie redeems herself after enduring hell for a long time. In the end, Abby ultimately survives the events of the sequel and is seen leaving on a boat with Lev. We don’t know if Abby will achieve her goal of rejoining the vestiges of Fireflies, but the story ends on the right note, with Ellie walking away from taking Abby’s life while she still could.

There’s no shortage of ways to make money in GTA 5, including a fully functional stock market where you can invest your ill-gotten gains to make a clean profit. But just like real life, you’ll need to first understand how the market works, which stocks to invest in, and at what times. Simply put, you’re neither a bear nor a bull, just a clever opportunist whose actions dictate the fate of specific holdings. If you want some of that Wall Street action, this guide is for you. So suit up and dive in as we show you the absolute best stocks to buy in GTA 5 right here.

How Does the GTA 5 Stock Market Work?

GTA 5 has two separate stock markets: the LCN Exchange (Liberty City National) and BAWSAQ. The former is entirely offline, meaning the in-game events influence how the market moves. As for the latter, BAWSAQ is an online market that requires an internet connection to function.

All stock movement on this market is mainly driven by the community, but your actions in specific missions can cause significant short-term effects.

To access the GTA 5 stock markets, bring up the phone while playing as any character and click on the Internet icon. Then, select the Money and Services tab, and you’ll find options for both the LCN and BAWSAQ.

Another important point to remember is that market volatility occurs over multiple in-game hours. So, if you’re betting on a stock’s value to rise or decline, you’ll need to skip ahead by sleeping to avoid staring at your screen for multiple real-life hours. Depending on which of the three protagonists you’ve chosen, the number of sleeps required can differ, but you’re typically looking at 3-4 times to skip a whole day.

Best GTA 5 Stocks to Buy

The best GTA 5 stocks to buy are all linked to in-game missions where you assassinate a prominent figure associated with a corporation. Naturally, this causes the company’s stock to collapse while its rivals see an immediate upturn. To profit from this, you’ll need to purchase the holdings we’ve described in each entry before the mission, and then sell them once their value rises.

Before you start this twisted version of insider trading, it’s best to make sure that your bank is loaded for maximum profit. For this, we recommend progressing past The Paleto Score, at the very least. With that, here are the best GTA 5 story mode stocks to invest in:

1. Betta Pharmaceuticals and Bilkinton Research (The Hotel Assassination)

The first assassination mission will task Franklin with taking out Brett Lowrey, the CEO of Bilkinton Research. The game offers two ways to approach this, with the first being a classic long-range execution, and the other involves planting a bomb in his vehicle.

Before starting the mission, dump all your money into Betta Pharmaceuticals (BET), which is listed on BAWSAQ. After taking out Lowrey, wait two in-game hours, and then head over to your portfolio to find a return of 50%.

The other stock linked to this mission is Bilkinton Research (BIL) itself. Following the assassination of its CEO, the company’s stock declines rapidly. So, head over to LCN and buy the dip. After making the purchase, wait 72 in-game hours and then sell the stock for a potential return of up to 100%.

2. Debonaire and Redwood Cigarettes (The Multi-Target Assassination)

In this mission, Lester asks Franklin to take care of four corrupt Jurors who are presiding over a case surrounding Redwood Cigarettes. With a nine-minute deadline and four different targets, completing this one might be tricky.

Fortunately, there’s plenty of reward in store for your efforts. Before starting the mission, make sure to deposit all your money into Debonaire (DEB), which is listed on the LCN. Once it’s done, wait two in-game days and then return to your portfolio to cash out for a 60% return.

Now it’s time to profit off Redwood Cigarette’s misery, so wait until RWC plummets to as low as possible, which can take up to two in-game days. Purchase tons of the stock and wait for at least 72 in-game hours before selling for a massive potential return of 300%.

3. Fruit Computers and Facade (The Vice Assassination)

The Vice Assassinations has you manipulating the stocks of two tech giants by taking out Jackson Skinner, the product development head at Facade. The mission is pretty straightforward as you head to his location and are free to kill Skinner however you please.

Before starting the mission, make a wise decision and pool your money into Fruit Computers (FRT) on BAWSAQ. Then, wait 48 in-game hours and hit the sell button for a 50% return.

The second stock you’ll be purchasing is Facade (FAC), also on BAWSAQ, which suffers a steep decline, soon after the mission. Buy the dip and skip through 48 in-game hours for a solid 35% return.

4. Vapid (The Bus Assassination)

This is another straightforward assassination mission, and you also have to purchase just one stock on this occasion. The target is Isaac Penny, a venture capitalist looking to gain a controlling share in Vapid Motors. To take him out, Franklin has to cosplay as a bus driver and wait for the right moment to get rid of Penny.

Vapid (VAP) is the only stock involved here, so open up the BAWSAQ website and buy it after two in-game hours have passed since completing the mission. Now, wait for two in-game days and keep an eye on the market. Once the potential return hits 100%, sell off your holdings.

5. Gold Stock (The Construction Assassination)

The final assassination mission from Lester is easily the most action-packed of the lot. In it, Franklin heads to a construction site swarming with security to take out Enzo Bonelli, a crooked real estate developer whose demise leads to a surge in the value of Gold Coast Development.

Before you take on the mission, head to LCN and purchase Gold Coast (GCD) in large quantities. Once Bonelli is out of the picture, wait two in-game hours and return to your portfolio to cash in on a potential return of 75%.

Completing these missions and selling off the stocks at the right moment are sure to fetch you a ton of money. As such, these are the best stocks to get in GTA 5. After trying it out for yourself, be sure to let us know about your biggest haul in the comments below!

Fallout is among the most treasured and revered video game franchises of all time, with a 28-year legacy of groundbreaking Western RPGs that have helped define the genre today. Known for its dark humor, retro-future aesthetic, satirical themes, and an atmosphere that seamlessly oscillates between haunting and eccentric, there’s nothing quite like Fallout. That being said, there is a small selection of great games that come close. So, if you’re looking to get your Fallout fix until the next mainline entry is released, here are the best games like Fallout you must try.

1. Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl

• Developer(s): GSC Game World
• Release Date: 20 November 2024

The Stalker franchise has often been referred to as a more ‘hardcore Fallout’ that emphasizes immersive elements and survival over storytelling and RPG-style mission structures. Naturally, this is also the case in Stalker 2. But while there are many points of distinction between the two IPs, they share the intoxicating gameplay loop of wandering around a post-apocalyptic world where humanity is scarce.

Heart of Chornobyl sees players revisit the Exclusion Zone and battle all manner of mutated creatures in search of supernatural artifacts. There’s zero room for levity here as the atmosphere is tense and unnerving at all times, even veering into psychological horror on occasion. Scheming opportunists can pop out of nowhere and attack you on sight, and rotting facilities hide the most grotesque of monstrosities.

Fallout fans will find plenty of similarities in that brief, which is reason enough to give Stalker 2 a chance. That said, you’ll have to contend with strict survival mechanics and keep a constant eye on the radiation counter.

2. Wasteland 3

• Developer(s): inXile Entertainment
• Release Date: 28 August 2020

Fans of the OG isometric Fallout games will likely be familiar with the Wasteland series. The franchise’s inception was inspired by Wasteland (1988), with the first Fallout game even being labeled a “spiritual successor” to Wasteland by the developers at Interplay. The links don’t end there, as Wasteland’s sequel was developed by InXile Entertainment, which was founded by former Fallout devs, including the series’ executive producer, Brian Fargo.

Needless to say, both Wasteland 2 and 3 carry many of the hallmarks associated with Fallout. But unlike Bethesda’s modern reimagining of the IP, Wasteland 3 sticks to its CRPG roots.

The 2020 release takes place in post-apocalyptic Colorado, which has been ravaged by nuclear detonations for a century. A semblance of civilization has returned to these parts, with remnants of humanity setting up settlements and factions. Your character is a part of the Desert Rangers, a group of lawmen that seek to restore order in the Wasteland. For all their good intentions, the Rangers often have to negotiate with dubious characters in scenarios where the fine lines between good and evil are blurred.

Just like the franchise it inspired, Wasteland 3 is packed with dark humor, environmental storytelling, and choices that shape the game’s world. If fans of modern Fallout are willing to contend with the isometric perspective and turn-based combat, they’ll find some of the best writing any RPG has to offer.

3. Metro Exodus

• Developer(s): 4A Games
• Release Date: 14 February 2019

The Metro games are closer to Stalker in terms of DNA, but many of the series’ core themes can be found in Fallout. While the games can’t be classified as RPGs, they deliver a similar sense of dread that players felt while exploring the many haunting ruins in Fallout 3. Besides this, they also take place in a post-apocalyptic world drenched in radiation, feature socio-political themes that continue to affect the remaining population, and have warring factions to represent humanity’s unquenchable thirst for power.

For newcomers, I’d recommend starting with Metro 2033, but for Fallout fans, Metro Exodus will feel like an easier gateway to Dmitry Glukhovsky’s Soviet wasteland. This is because Exodus has multiple open-world areas that are packed with points of interest. While strolling through these locations, you’ll also come across the local wildlife, which has mutated beyond recognition. Before jumping into Exodus, keep in mind that the game is not an RPG, so don’t go in expecting dialogue trees or branching story paths. Nonetheless, this is one of the best games like Fallout you should try.

4. Atomfall

• Developer(s): Rebellion Developments
• Release Date: 27 March 2o25

The newest release on this list, Atomfall, proudly wears its Fallout influence on its sleeve. The game literally kicks off with a vault-opening sequence akin to Fallout 4, and its world is littered with many elements players associate with Bethesda’s franchise.

For starters, the retro futuristic aesthetic is alive and kicking in every corner of the British quarantine zone. While walking around its picturesque iteration of a nuclear disaster, you’ll also come across propaganda pieces pushing British pride instead of loyalty to Uncle Sam. From the way nature has reclaimed the dilapidated nuclear reactor to the overarching sense of mystery that permeates throughout Cumbria, that distinct Fallout vibe is impossible to miss.

If you’re looking for a new alt-history setting to wander through, Atomfall is well worth trying out. Just don’t go in expecting a Fallout clone from top to bottom since the game offers up plenty of personality of its own.

5. The Outer Worlds

• Developer(s): Obsidian Entertainment
• Release Date: 25 October 2019

Developed by Obsidian, makers of the iconic Fallout: New Vegas, The Outer Worlds lays out a devastating display of late-stage capitalism for players to witness. At its core, the game is a narrative-driven RPG with multiple open zones, rather than a vast open world. Despite the slight difference, these open zones are packed with side activities to get lost in and unmarked locations to discover. It also features strong character writing and a companion system just like Fallout.

Whether it’s the core gameplay loop or how quests are structured, The Outer Worlds can often feel like Fallout in Space – a comparison many players made around the time of its release. The combat system also bears plenty of similarities, and so does character progression.

The primary point of distinction is the setting, as Obsidian’s RPG takes players to various settlements in the solar system as opposed to a ravaged version of a real-life location. While the locations might be different, the dark humor is just as punchy, and the themes delve into the dangers of capitalism at every turn. With the game’s sequel set to release in 2025, this is the perfect time to try out the underrated original.

6. Starfield

• Developer(s): Bethesda Game Studios
• Release Date: 6 September 2023

Speaking of Fallout in Space, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention Bethesda’s attempt at a galaxy-spanning adventure. Released in 2023 after years of anticipation, Starfield takes the Bethesda RPG formula to the skies and features all the hallmarks of the Maryland studio’s titles. From the Creation Engine’s unmistakable object physics to the lifeless NPC eyes, Fallout fans will feel right at home in the game’s star systems.

Starfield can feel like an updated Fallout 4 at times, minus the setting, of course. The gunplay feels crisper, but is similar overall. The dialogue system is barely different, and building affinity with companions involves the same steps. However, the game does lose out on delivering a strong sense of discovery by ditching a richly detailed open world in favor of procedurally generated planets. This could be a deal breaker for players who turn to Fallout for open-world exploration, but for the rest, Starfield offers dozens of hours of RPG goodness, even if it doesn’t nail every aspect.

7. Atomic Heart

• Developer(s): Mundfish Studio
• Release Date: 21 February 2023

Before you grab your pitchforks, hear me out for a second. Yes, Atomic Heart is first and foremost a Bioshock clone that borrows heavily from the franchise, down to the combat plasmids and even the lighthouse. It’s also not an RPG and doesn’t take place in a post-apocalyptic setting. With all that said, something about the game’s aesthetic and imagery reminded me of Fallout, and it’s easy to see why.

Atomic Heart kicks off with a triumphant display of nuclear-age Soviet optimism, welcoming players into an alternate history world where the USSR has leapfrogged its Cold War rival through technological advancements of all kinds. The Communist Utopia is alive and flourishing, but just like the rampant American nationalism in Fallout, something sinister is bubbling under the surface. In this case, the trouble arrives in the form of AI and robots spiraling out of human control.

The game deviates from Fallout in many ways, but the retro futurism, coupled with the satirical undertones, stands out as a glaring similarity. If you love Fallout’s central themes and aren’t turned away by a bit of jank, I strongly recommend trying out Atomic Heart.

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