Fallout 4
Fallout 4: A single-player open-world RPG with settlement building, companions and community mods. Ranked #39 of 98 in PC Games by our editors (5.5/10); pricing: Paid; best for players seeking a moddable open-world single-player RPG.
At a glance
- Editor score5.5 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forPlayers seeking a moddable open-world single-player RPG
- Free planNo
- Supported OSWindows
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Explore the Commonwealth in a single-player campaign as the Sole Survivor
- Build settlements, craft weapons and customize Power Armor
- Browse community-made Creations and mods
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; Steam lists the standard edition at $19.99 USD
- Focused on single-player play, with no online multiplayer
- Windows is the listed PC operating system
Our verdict on Fallout 4
Fallout 4 is a single-player, open-world role-playing game set in a post-nuclear Commonwealth. Players take the role of the Sole Survivor, explore the wasteland and shape its fate through encounters with factions and companions. Its mix of exploration, settlement building, crafting and character-driven stories suits players who want a sprawling solo RPG with room to customize how they play. The PC version supports Windows and controllers.
The game pairs its campaign with practical creative systems: players can build and customize settlements, loot and craft weapons, and modify Power Armor. Companions travel with the player and have their own stories, adding character interactions alongside the main journey. For players who value extending or personalizing a game, Fallout 4 also supports downloadable Creations and community-made mods, browsable through Bethesda.net or the in-game Mods menu. That makes the game a stronger fit for players interested in community content than for those seeking a tightly fixed campaign experience.
Fallout 4 is a paid product with a single listed plan, the base game. Steam lists the standard edition at $19.99 USD, while prices can vary by region and storefront. It is available for PC through digital storefronts including Steam, Microsoft Store, GOG and Epic Games Store. Its clear trade-off is scope: this is a solo RPG rather than an online multiplayer game, and Windows is the supported PC operating system listed here. Choose it for exploration, companions, settlement projects and mod support; look elsewhere if online multiplayer is central to your purchase.
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Fallout 4 fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Genre | Role-playing |
| Single-player | Yes |
| Online multiplayer | No |
| Controller support | Yes |
| Mod support | Yes |
| Supported OS | Windows |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Docs |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | fallout.bethesda.net |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
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