Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG vs Wasteland 2: Director's Cut
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG is $2.56 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG | Wasteland 2: Director's Cut |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 60 | 71 |
| Quality | 64 | 87 |
| Value | 80 | 88 |
| Popularity | 29 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.33 | $3.89 |
| Steam Review Score | 77% positive | 87.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 26 | 60 |
Where to buy
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Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG
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Details and requirements
| Item | Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG | Wasteland 2: Director's Cut |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 7, 2021 | September 18, 2014 |
| Developers | Dark Crystal Games | inXile Entertainment |
| Publishers | Prime Matter | inXile Entertainment |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | WINDOWS® 7, 8, 8.1, 10 | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i7-3.7 GHz or better, or AMD Equivalent | Intel i5 series or AMD equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), or AMD RX 480 (8GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or Radeon HD 5770 (1 GB VRAM) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 10 |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG or Wasteland 2: Director's Cut?
Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG won the comparison against Wasteland 2: Director's Cut based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG worth buying over Wasteland 2: Director's Cut?
Based on the metrics, Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Wasteland 2: Director's Cut currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC