11 Games like Fallout 3 on PS5 that you should try

The resemblance to Fallout 3 is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, game mode and tone. To that it adds a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. They part company on setting and combat: this one brings a space setting.

On paper it is what Fallout 3 is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to a first-person view and a sci-fi setting. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

On paper it is what Fallout 3 is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds post-apocalyptic world and single-player focus. They part company on game mode and progression: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and multiplayer gameplay.

Same family as Fallout 3: strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus and a first-person view. They part company on setting and combat: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and a cyberpunk setting.

Shelved next to Fallout 3 for good reason: melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on skill tree progression and a first-person view. The distance is in tone and progression — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Genre puts it alongside Fallout 3, and so does strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view and skill tree progression. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

On paper it is what Fallout 3 is — open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings horror setting and multiplayer gameplay.

If Fallout 3 worked for you because of deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, the same is here. To that it adds a third-person camera and melee combat. They part company on setting and visuals.

Genre puts it alongside Fallout 3, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and magic-based combat.

Its point of contact with Fallout 3 is deep RPG systems, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to skill tree progression and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is progression and visuals: loot and gear systems.

Same family as Fallout 3: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and world: historical setting.