Ranking Every Fallout Game

Ranking every Fallout game is no easy task, especially for a franchise that’s been around for over 25 years and has constantly shifted in tone, ownership, and design philosophy. In this video, I rank every Fallout game from worst to best, including the classic isometric RPGs, Bethesda’s open-world entries, and the major spinoffs that often get overlooked or dismissed. I break down what each game does right, where it stumbles, and how it contributes to the overall Fallout legacy, focusing on gameplay systems, role-playing depth, writing quality, quest design, atmosphere, worldbuilding, and long-term replayability. From Fallout 1 and Fallout 2’s old-school RPG foundations to Fallout 3’s controversial reinvention, Fallout: New Vegas’ choice-driven storytelling, Fallout 4’s mechanical overhaul, and the multiplayer experiment of Fallout 76, this ranking looks at the full picture rather than relying on nostalgia or surface-level takes. I also discuss how spinoffs like Fallout Tactics and Fallout Shelter fit into the franchise and why some entries are more misunderstood than outright bad. Whether you’re a longtime Fallout fan, a Bethesda RPG fan, or someone curious about which Fallout game to play first, this Fallout ranking video aims to spark discussion, challenge popular opinions, and offer a fair, honest breakdown of every Fallout game in the series. 0:00 Intro 0:32 8 2:51 7 4:33 6 5:45 5 7:37 4 9:32 3 10:56 2 12:26 1