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.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Vera Visions
- Release year
- 2018
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $9.99
- Review signal
- 87% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
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
SettingThe world reads as ruined, hostile, or shaped by collapse.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe 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…Out of all of those, The Wastes was the one that struck the right chords with me: the electrifying gunplay, the great…I poured countless hours into The Trenches, Sven Coop, Firearms, The Specialists, and The Wastes.Since then, the developer has promised an update focusing on single-player content, and boy have they delivered!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.