When we talk about the apocalypse, or apocalyptic universes, we often think of the same gamesthe Fallout franchise, the Metro franchise for example, or The Last of Us, why not. But apocalyptic is a very broad word and there are many original games in this theme. Here is a small selection.
Biomutant
The action-RPG game Biomutant is an open-world game, whose art style forgoes the usual dull hues and takes a different approach by painting its world and characters in bright colors.
Victim of the success of its promotional campaign, the game experienced chaotic development and repeated delays. Unfortunately, it did not meet the expectations of players when it was released.
Even if he doesn’t reinvent the wheel, the game is still pretty solid. He offers a certain depth of different skills and abilities to develop for RPG fansdynamic action-oriented combat, and an adorable well-meaning protagonist for those of us who just want let yourself be carried away by the story. There are a lot of quests to complete, and the world is really beautiful.
Greedfall
In this action-RPG, the setting blends fantasy and 17th century colonialism, which resonated with some and put off others, resulting in a mixed success, to say the least. However, there are well balanced fights worthy of a The Witcher, a beautiful world to explore and genuinely satisfying RPG progressionas well as a healthy dose of challenge, especially in boss encounters.
In Greedfall, the old world is dying because of overpopulation and pollution and the population is also decimated by an incurable and fatal disease: Malichor. You will play as a settler who lands on the new world Teer Fradae, full of promises and mysteries.
Pathology 2
Brutally ruthless and more than a little scary, Pathology 2 has a high dose of weirdness and its main themes are: death and the plague. Not very happy, but it’s still a one-of-a-kind experience.
The story puts you in the shoes of a man who returns to a strange town and finds it ravaged by the plague. This very demanding and sometimes obscure survival game will ask you to manage your resourcesyour hunger and your health, and unravel the story to get to the end point. All against the clock, because the time spent affects the city. There is also a nuanced decision-making system which can have disastrous consequences.
The Forgotten City
The Forgotten City could have easily gone unnoticed, having started as a mod for Skyrim made by a single developer, then adapted into a full version by a small Australian studio. It eventually turned into a really impressive game.
You find yourself in an ancient Roman city, cut off from the rest of the world and, it seems, even from the rest of time. You will have to accomplish various quests to learn more about your situation, unravel the mysteries of this strange place, and try to figure out why everyone turns to gold when they break specific laws.
There is a multitude of purposes to reach depending on your choices and the portion of the story you’ve unraveledand piece together the puzzle as you go is immensely satisfying.
madmax
madmax is an interesting case. While it’s been criticized for its lackluster story and lack of truly original mechanics, there’s also a lot to like. The compelling design of the world offers an ideal playground for vehicular battles, exploration and action. The game has been particularly praised for its exciting weather effects, the impressive scale of its map and its unique regions.
The atmosphere quickly makes you forget the sometimes passable aspect of the mechanics and the transposition of the exciting and violent world of Mad Max is a success. If the sauce takes for you, you will quickly find yourself driving for hours in this hostile desert; and you will generally keep the memory of a good experience, forgetting the faults and lengths.
We hope this guide will help you find the game that will take you out of our own apocalyptic world… to another, less realistic apocalyptic world.