Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
A tactical sci-fi RPG set in an alternative 1970's, where an enormous and inexplicable artifact –the Dome– is discovered in a remote desert. Fight enemies, explore the anomalous wasteland, level up your character, join one of the forces in the ruined world.
Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck (playable)
Best current price at Fanatical
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $1.49 (January 2025)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanatical | $1.49 | $29.99 | Buy |
| Gamesplanet | $4.99 | $29.99 | Buy |
| GOG | $29.99 | $29.99 | Buy |
| Steam | $29.99 | $29.99 | Buy |
| Humble Store | $29.99 | $29.99 | Buy |
The story takes place in an alternate 1970s around the Dome, a vast unexplained structure found in a desert. As a CRONUS Corporation recruit, you head inside to recover artifacts, dodging radiation fields, anomalies and hostile creatures. Turn-based tactical combat, crafting and dialogue each get serious space, and your character build decides which approach works best.
Five divisions of the company, plus other factions, offer different starting paths and ways to play. It is an isometric, single-player role-playing game in the tradition of classic Fallout and Wasteland, with a grim tone and a heavy emphasis on choices and consequences. Best for fans of deep character-driven RPGs who enjoy methodical tactics and exploring a strange, hazardous setting.
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| Developer | Dark Crystal Games |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Prime Matter |
| Released | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Languages | 8: English, Russian, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese and more |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | WINDOWS® 7, 8, 8.1, 10 | WINDOWS® 7, 8, 8.1, 10 |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-3.3 GHz or better, or AMD Equivalent | Intel® Core™ i7-3.7 GHz or better, or AMD Equivalent |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660m or AMD Radeon™ R7 260x (2GB of video memory) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), or AMD RX 480 (8GB) |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 20 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectSound (DirectX® compatible sound card) | DirectSound (DirectX® compatible sound card) |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Monitor with room for maps and menus
1440p gives Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG far more screen space for maps, menus and UI than 1080p.
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Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorMouse with extra buttons
Bind hotkeys to side buttons and spend long sessions in Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG comfortably. The G502 is the classic; the Lightspeed version cuts the cord.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless MouseHeadset for immersive sound
Atmosphere is half of Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. The Cloud III has rich spatial sound; the Arctis Nova 7 goes wireless with long battery life.
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Upgrade pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7Keyboard
Lots of hotkeys and typing in Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG. A solid mechanical board makes long sessions easier on your hands.
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Upgrade pickKeychron K8 ProController
Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
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Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerChair for long sessions
Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG is the kind of game you lose hours in. Back support matters.
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Upgrade pickCorsair TC100 RelaxedPrices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $1.49 in January 2025.
The best current price we found is $1.49 at Fanatical, against a usual price of $29.99.
Buy now. Buy now. Matches the lowest price we have on record ($1.49). A sale is unlikely to beat this price by much.
