The Best Post-apocalyptic Games for Xbox One

Update 15 September 2023: Super Brawl Rush added at rank #21.

Here are our 10 Best Post-apocalyptic Games for Xbox One:

Play Video: FAR: Lone Sails

Android Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One IOS iPhone

In FAR: Lone Sails, you'll navigate a post-apocalyptic world in a unique, upgradable vehicle. Uncover the story of a civilization on the run as you journey across a dried-out ocean, solving puzzles and managing scarce resources. Immerse yourself in a hauntingly beautiful landscape, guided by an atmospheric soundtrack. Experience a serene, contemplative adventure that's as much about the journey as the destination.

• Unique and captivating gameplay
• Beautiful art and haunting soundtrack
• Emotional connection with the vehicle
• Engaging puzzles and resource management
• Atmospheric post-apocalyptic world

• Gameplay too short
• Controls can be finicky
• Some visual elements can be obscured

• vehicle
• post-apocalyptic
• puzzle
• steampunk
• atmospheric
• platform
• 2.5d
• short
• story
• survival
• side-scrolling
• driving
• adventure
• exploration
• experience

Good match + 148 Bad match - 239

Play Video: Fallout 4

Playstation 4 Android PC Windows Xbox One

Welcome to the world of Fallout 4 - a post-apocalyptic wasteland where every second is a fight for survival. As the sole survivor of Vault 111, you have the freedom to rebuild and determine the fate of the Wasteland. Explore a massive open world, join factions, develop your character with unique abilities, experience stunning graphics, engage in intense combat, and craft an entire settlement. Your choices, your adventure. Welcome home to Fallout 4!

• Beautiful and immersive open world
• Intense gameplay with unique abilities
• Eargasmic audio
• Suitable for all audiences

• Vanilla version has some buggy moments
• Graphics could be better
• Story could be deeper
• Mods needed for flawless experience

• post-apocalyptic
• rpg
• open-world
• shooter
• crafting
• first-person
• combat
• fps
• exploration
• war
• inventory
• survival
• robots

Good match + 93 Bad match - 156

Play Video: Steel Assault

Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Linux Playstation 5 Xbox One

Punch, whip, and zipline your way through a post-apocalyptic America in this 16-bit retro-style action platformer! Play as Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier on a revenge mission against the dictator who lords over the ashes.

• platform
• post-apocalyptic
• retro
• arcade
• old-school
• pixel
• action
• america
• 2d
• perma-death
• scroller
• futuristic
• classic
• mech
• fast-paced

Good match + 30 Bad match - 50

Play Video: Cloud Gardens

Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Xbox One Mac OS PC Windows

A chill game about using plants to overgrow abandoned wasteland dioramas

• sandbox
• relaxing
• post-apocalyptic
• nature
• puzzle
• meditative
• experimental
• procedural
• simulation
• atmospheric
• building
• challenge-less
• goal-free

Good match + 76 Bad match - 140

Play Video: Meet Your Maker

PC Windows Xbox Series X/s Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X

Meet your Maker is a post-apocalyptic first-person building-and-raiding game where every level is designed by players. Play solo or with a friend as you mastermind devious maze-like Outposts full of traps and guards, then gear up for methodical fast-paced combat raiding other players’ creations.

• first-person
• post-apocalyptic
• base-building
• shooter
• asynchronous
• fps
• cooperative
• maze
• editor
• level
• multiplayer
• building
• asymmetric
• resource
• tactical

Good match + 3 Bad match

Play Video: Surviving the Aftermath

PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Surviving the Aftermath is a post-apocalyptic city building and management simulator that focuses on surviving and thriving in a world ravaged by various disasters. The gameplay loop is addictive, with players constantly micromanaging their colony and working towards long-term goals like unlocking upgrades in the tech tree. Your choices affect the colony's happiness and future, making for an immersive and challenging gaming experience.

• Good variety of starting and difficulty options
• Interesting story and exploration mechanics
• Wide variety of buildings and environments
• Fun hero and exploration system
• Severely punishing gameplay

• Slow pacing in late game
• No smart road building/pathing
• Too many unintuitive blocks in tech and resources

• post-apocalyptic
• survival
• simulation
• management
• city-building
• colony
• base-building
• building
• strategy

Good match + 19 Bad match - 52

Play Video: Wasteland 3

Xbox One Playstation 4 PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Wasteland 3 is a post-apocalyptic turn-based game from Inxile Entertainment, set in the snowy area of Colorado. Combat is turn-based on a grid area, rewarding you for cleverly using your surroundings. The backdrop has an eye for detail and you can explore it in the Kodiak - a snowmobile/truck hybrid.

• Great story
• 80-100 hours of gameplay
• 120 hours of voice work
• Challenging moral dilemmas
• Variety in how to go about things
• Co-op option available
• Rewarding combat system
• Detailed backdrop and exploration options

• No eyepatch found yet
• Hats make characters bald
• Limited replayability depending on playthrough choice

• rpg
• post-apocalyptic
• turn-based
• tactical
• combat
• squad
• isometric
• skill
• cover
• old-school
• battle

Good match + 74 Bad match - 163

Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows (IOS iPhone)

Embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey in a post-apocalyptic world with [Game Name]. Engage in heart-stopping action, solve intricate puzzles, and engage in epic battles. With a deep, meaningful story and stunning graphics, you'll be craving more. Unleash your inner hero and connect with players worldwide in a seamless online multiplayer experience.

• Unique and engaging gameplay
• Stunning graphics and animations
• Deep and meaningful story
• Well-written characters
• Seamless integration of online multiplayer

• Gameplay can feel repetitive
• High-octane sequences may be frustrating
• Story may not appeal to all

• stealth
• post-apocalyptic
• narrative
• asynchronous
• open-world
• walking-simulator
• boss-fight
• online
• sci-fi
• management
• supernatural
• vehicle
• inventory
• combat
• controller-support

Good match + 40 Bad match - 37

Play Video: Far: Changing Tides

Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch

In FAR: Changing Tides, you'll embark on a captivating adventure in a beautifully flooded world. As Toe, you'll navigate stormy waters, explore forgotten ruins, and dive into unknown depths. You'll captain your own seafaring vessel, solve puzzles, and search for a new home. With a mesmerizing soundtrack and stunning visuals, this game offers an immersive and unique experience.

• Stunning visuals and captivating soundtrack
• Engaging puzzles and resource management
• Immersive and atmospheric gameplay
• Unique vehicle control and customization
• Emotional and thought-provoking journey

• Occasional softlock issues
• Repetitive tasks

• puzzle
• sailing
• vehicle
• underwater
• submarine
• post-apocalyptic
• platform
• atmospheric
• adventure
• 2.5d
• relaxing
• steampunk
• puzzling
• action-adventure
• narrative

Good match Bad match

Play Video: Remnant: From the Ashes

Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X

The world has been thrown into chaos by an ancient evil from another dimension. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you must set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies to try to carve a foothold, rebuild, and retake what was lost.

• boss
• cooperative
• post-apocalyptic
• souls
• shooter
• tps
• boss-fight
• third-person
• dungeon
• survival
• combat
• action
• fight
• difficult

Good match + 13 Bad match - 23

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