# Retro Post-Apocalyptic RPGs 'Wasteland 3' is Available on PC, PS4 and Xbox One By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-09-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasteland-3 References: [cnet](https://www.cnet.com/news/wasteland-3-is-the-game-to-play-while-youre-waiting-for-other-games/) 'Wasteland 3' was officially released on August 28th, and has impressed RPG fans with its classic PC-style gaming experience, immersive storyline, and suspenseful combat. The [post-apocalyptic game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-stranding-2) leads players through a brutal world that's based in a frozen version of Colorado—which has largely become nothing but a barren ruin that's filled with monstrous enemies. Throughout the game, players must make difficult moral decisions and do what they can to survive. The game is made for [party-based roleplaying](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solasta-ii), and allows players to band together to work towards a common goal. If they choose, players can also take advantage of the [solo and co-op modes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/path-of-exile-2) in the game, which rely on a story-driven narrative that enables them to unlock new missions, areas, and more. Image Credit: inXile ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Gaming:** Opportunities to revive retro gaming experiences with modern technology and graphics - **Post-apocalyptic Themes:** Creation of engaging near-future or post-apocalyptic storylines that challenge players' moral values - **Party-based Roleplaying:** Innovative ways to create social and interactive gaming experiences with friends ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** Developing post-apocalyptic games with engaging world-building and immersive gameplay mechanics - **Entertainment:** Partnering with gaming companies to create post-apocalyptic narrative content for television series, comic books, or movies - **Technology:** Creating new virtual reality or augmented reality experiences for retro gaming and post-apocalyptic storytelling ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Post-Apocalyptic City-Building Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frostpunk-2.md) - [Cataclysmic Roguelite Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wartorn.md) - [Immersive Survival RPGs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greedfall-2-the-dying-world.md) - [Physical RPG Game Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baldurs-gate-3-deluxe.md) - [Japanese Role-Playing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-3-portable.md) - [80s-Inspired Game Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storm-lancers.md) - [Hardcore Adventure ARPGs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undecember.md) - [Turn-Based Stylized RPGs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clair-obscur-expedition-33.md) - [Zombie Survival Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullets-brains.md)