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The Wastes

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The Wastes is a Action game from Vera Visions with a 87% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by dark, single-player, co-op.

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Developer
Vera Visions
Release year
2018
Playtime
Varies by player
Price
$9.99
Review signal
87% positive

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System requirementsMinimum and recommended specs

PC

Minimum
OS: Windows 98
Processor: 600 Mhz Pentium III or equivalent
Memory: 256 MB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 1.4 level Graphics Card or DirectX 9 level Graphics Card
DirectX: Version 9.0
Storage: 600 MB available space
Sound Card: OpenAL Compatible Sound Card
Recommended
OS *: Windows XP SP2 and up
Processor: 1.2 Ghz
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 2.1 level Graphics Card or DirectX 9 level Graphics Card
DirectX: Version 9.0
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 600 MB available space
Sound Card: OpenAL Compatible Sound Card

Linux

Minimum
OS: Linux Kernel 2.4 or higher
Processor: 600 Mhz Pentium III or equivalent
Memory: 256 MB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 1.4 level Graphics Card
Storage: 600 MB available space
Sound Card: OpenAL Compatible Sound Card
Additional Notes: X11 required
Recommended
OS: Linux Kernel 2.4 or higher
Processor: 1.2 Ghz
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 2.1 level Graphics Card
Storage: 600 MB available space
Sound Card: OpenAL Compatible Sound Card
Additional Notes: X11 required

From Steam reviews

Review notes

The Wastes is worth a closer look if you want post-apocalyptic, solo-friendly, great with friends, and strong atmosphere.

Best for players who want post-apocalyptic, strong atmosphere, solo-friendly, and great with friends.

post-apocalyptic

Setting

The world reads as ruined, hostile, or shaped by collapse.

solo-friendly

Fit

It still makes sense as a solo play choice.

great-with-friends

Fit

It tends to be better when shared with friends.

strong-atmosphere

Tone

The mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.

Steam review snapshots

Out of all of those, The Wastes was the one that struck the right chords with me: the electrifying gunplay, the great…
Post-Apocalyptic
Out of all of those, The Wastes was the one that struck the right chords with me: the electrifying gunplay, the great…
Strong Atmosphere
I poured countless hours into The Trenches, Sven Coop, Firearms, The Specialists, and The Wastes.
Great with Friends
Since then, the developer has promised an update focusing on single-player content, and boy have they delivered!
Solo-Friendly

Why it fits

Check it if you want action filtered by dark, single-player, co-op.

Who might skip it

Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.

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