Instead of saving the world, worry about what to eat and how not to get a dose of radiation or not to freeze in changing conditions. Travel, search abandoned cities for supplies, make contacts with different factions or try to join one of them. Decide for yourself how exactly to survive.

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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“I am a solo developer creating a complex game with many Difficult and Tightly coupled systems. It is important for me to receive timely feedback from community, as it helps with setting correct priorities and making necessary changes and fixes.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Ruinlander will be in Early Access for roughly a year.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“Right now, my main priority is to complete and polish all the major game mechanics and create a fully-functional sandbox. After that, I plan to add a full-fledged story campaign and new game modes.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The initial Early Access release will focus on Sandbox Mode, providing players with a highly replayable survival experience and community feedback.
Currently, gameplay in Sandbox mode includes:
- Movement across the game map, including travel between locations.
- Random encounters with NPCs (hostile, neutral).
- Combat with NPCs.
- Trading with NPCs.
- Completing quests and improving reputation with factions.
- Leveling up skills and attributes.
- Crafting items.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Ruinlander will have a lower price during Early Access compared to the full release.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Player feedback is the most important reason why I'm releasing game in Early Access.
At the moment, the main platform for interacting with players is Steam Community hub. In the future, I plan to create a Discord channel for these purposes.”
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Planned Release Date: Apr 13, 2026

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About This Game

The events in the game take place several decades after the global cataclysm, which led to the emergence of large areas of radioactive wasteland. On the territories untouched by the cataclysm formed city-states, strengthened by the influx of refugees, each with its own orders and fiercely competing with neighbors for the remaining resources.

Small villages and settlements fell under the control of such cities, or were destroyed by various gangs of those who did not wish to hold on to the remnants of humanity - raiders, cannibals, sadists and sectarians. A multitude of gangs, from small groups to armies, filled the habitable territories.

In addition to maintaining the basic needs of food, water, and rest, the player must make choices that affect the world in one way or another in the face of new threats in the form of disease and mutation. The player's decisions can bend the world toward restoring humanity or give it over to rapid natural selection.

Features:

  • Hardcore survival mechanics with hunger, thirst, fatigue, hypothermia, poisoning, radiation and injuries.

  • Open world with hidden, dangerous radioactive and toxic areas.

  • Exploring abandoned and destroyed settlements in search of food and supplies.

  • Turn-based battles.

  • Events, random encounters, and weather effects.

  • Levelling-up stats and skills.

  • Reputation system for cities, factions, and gangs that unlocks access to rare items and quests.

  • Craft and cooking.

  • Hunting, fishing, gathering.

  • Saving game at specific points.

System Requirements

Windows
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS: Vista, 7, 10 64bit OS required
    • Processor: Intel 2.77GHz Dual Core; Quad-core recommended
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Dedicated graphics card with 1 GB of RAM minimum
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS 64bit
    • Processor: Intel 2.77GHz Dual Core; Quad-core recommended
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Dedicated graphics card with 1 GB of RAM minimum
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
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