6 Games with a post-apocalyptic setting like Bastion that you should try

On paper it is what Bastion is — strong narrative focus, melee combat and fantasy world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on progression and visuals: this one brings exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation.

Its point of contact with Bastion is melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. What it adds of its own: turn-based strategy and magic-based combat.

It shares the essentials of what Bastion does: strong narrative focus, melee combat and post-apocalyptic world. To that it adds single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on progression and combat: this one brings stealth mechanics and a sci-fi setting.

If Bastion worked for you because of strong narrative focus, melee combat and post-apocalyptic world, the same is here. To that it adds single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on progression and combat: this one brings tactical combat and a sci-fi setting.

Shelved next to Bastion for good reason: strong narrative focus, melee combat and post-apocalyptic world. To that it adds single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on progression and combat: this one brings stealth mechanics and a sci-fi setting.

Genre puts it alongside Bastion, and so does strong narrative focus, melee combat and post-apocalyptic world. Both also lean on an isometric view and single-player focus. The distance is in progression and setting — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel and magic-based combat.