Wasteland 3 is a post-apocalyptic tactical role-playing game following the Desert Rangers as they establish a new base of operations in a frozen, war-torn Colorado. Players build a squad of customizable characters, engaging in turn-based combat and branching, choice-driven quests.

Decisions carry lasting consequences for the wasteland's factions and settlements, blending dark humor with a morally complex story about rebuilding order amid chaos and scarcity.