Deep, challenging squad tactics
Mentioned in ~1 in 5 positive reviews
“makes you really have to think carefully about your next move and how you approach each mission”
Steam review · 48.6 h played ↗
Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel
Worth buying? What 300 Steam reviews say.Worth buying? Here’s what 300 Steam reviews actually say.
Mostly Positive · 80%Mostly Positive · 80%14° East2009Turn-Based Strategy · RPG · Strategy
$9.99
Open on Steam ↗US Steam price, checked 1 h ago
The verdict
A slow, challenging squad-tactics spin-off with strong combat and Fallout atmosphere but little RPG depth or story. Skip it if you want Fallout 1/2 or can't tolerate tinkering to run it on modern Windows.
Great for
Fans of XCOM or Jagged Alliance-style squad combat who like Fallout 1/2 combat and don't mind tinkering
Main risk
The Steam version may not launch or run properly on modern Windows, and it lacks the RPG depth of Fallout 1/2.
What players love
Underrated gem despite the hate
Mentioned in ~1 in 7 positive reviews
“Overhated and underappreciated gem, worthy part of classic Fallouts”
Steam review · 41.3 h played ↗
Squad building and customization
Mentioned in ~1 in 8 positive reviews
“it made you think about a lot of the characters and which ones should have which gun and who should be the driver and mechanic and medic”
Steam review · 54.4 h played ↗
Real-time or turn-based combat choice
Mentioned in ~1 in 11 positive reviews
“There’s an option to play without turns (CTB mode) which makes the gameplay much faster than in Fallout 1 & 2”
Steam review · 43.2 h played ↗
Fresh Brotherhood of Steel lore and setting
Mentioned in ~1 in 11 positive reviews
“the BOS in this game are sick and that Power Armour design is so good. By far the best BOS chapter.”
Steam review · 71.6 h played ↗
Great art style, atmosphere and voice acting
Mentioned in ~1 in 17 positive reviews
“the art-style is awesome. The landscapes, dialogue, weapon descriptions, sound design.”
Steam review · 57.2 h played ↗
What players complain about
Won't launch or run on modern Windows
Mentioned in ~1 in 3 negative reviews
“2026, Win 11 game doesn't work.”
Steam review · 0.2 h played ↗
Clunky controls, UI and bad AI pathing
Mentioned in ~1 in 4 negative reviews
“Watch them blunder around tight corners of maps where you can't even tell where you can and can't walk.”
Steam review · 14.7 h played ↗
Not a Fallout RPG: weak story, repetitive missions
Mentioned in ~1 in 5 negative reviews
“an absolutely boring repetitive slog”
Steam review · 6.9 h played ↗
Combat modes flawed: chaotic real-time, slow turn-based
Mentioned in ~1 in 8 negative reviews
“Managing 6 characters in real time mode without a proper strategic pause system is practically impossible.”
Steam review · 4.2 h played ↗
Game-breaking bugs and soft-locks
Mentioned in ~1 in 12 negative reviews
“numerous missions will not create an exit grid after completing objectives”
Steam review · 52 h played ↗
Excessive random encounters on the map
Mentioned in ~1 in 21 negative reviews
“You need to lock the fps to 30 to fix the encounter issue”
Steam review · 84.8 h played ↗
System requirements
From the Steam store page
Steam Deck: Unsupported1.650 MB
Minimum
OSWindows
ProcessorPentium 400Mhz
Memory64 MB
GraphicsSVGA
Storage1,650 MB
OSWindows
ProcessorPentium 400Mhz
Memory64 MB
GraphicsSVGA
Storage1,650 MB
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