Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG
Released Sep 2021
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.
77% positive · 4,819 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $29.99
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Evaluation
Encased launched out of Early Access on September 7, 2021 as a fully completed RPG. Following launch, the developer shipped a series of post-launch updates: a Halloween seasonal patch (October 2021), Patch 3 on February 10, 2022 — a major update adding a new adventure location (a crashed military plane), a completely overhauled vehicle system, gamepad support, and a Linux version — followed by two hotfixes in February and May 2022. The last recorded developer communication was the Patch 3 Hotfix 2 on May 6, 2022.
Since May 6, 2022, there have been no further developer communications, patch notes, or announcements of any kind. The three DLC items listed on the store (a portrait pack, a "Run and Gun" cosmetic kit, and the soundtrack) were all released back in December 2019 during the Kickstarter/Early Access period — none are unreleased. There are no season passes, expansion passes, or announced-but-unshipped content of any kind.
The post-launch update history shows two meaningful content drops (the Halloween patch and Patch 3), with no update or announcement since May 2022 — over four years ago as of June 2026. The developer never announced additional patches, DLC, or expansions beyond what has already shipped. The game was delivered as a complete package, and the post-launch additions have clearly concluded. Encased is a finished game.
Evidence
Patch 3 Hotfix 2 released on May 6, 2022, addressing critical bugs and localization issues. This is the last official communication from the developer on record.
Patch 3 shipped on February 10, 2022, delivering a new crashed-plane adventure location, a fully overhauled vehicle system, gamepad support, and a Linux version. Developer said 'we do not plan to abandon Encased, and in the near future a lot of new and interesting things await you.'
Content
3 of 3 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Prime Matter
Achievements
47
Platform
Windows, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
A tactical sci-fi RPG set in a dystopian environment allowing you to fight enemies, explore the hostile wasteland, level up your character and join one of the factions – made up of survivors - in the shattered world and cut off from the rest of society.
Enrolling in one of the five wings of the CRONUS Corporation - each with its own features, mechanics and game options - and embark on a one way trip inside the Dome in the quest for unique artifacts as you avoid radiation, anomalies and a whole host of creatures out to do you harm.
You may start as an ordinary company employee but you will eventually become the driving force behind the narrative that takes place before, during, and after the disaster known as ‘The Incident’.
Crafting, combat, negotiation; you’re going to need all your wits about you if you want to survive.
Once you’re familiar with the basics, you are thrust into an open world filled with riches and danger. The old ways are gone – ground into dust by the powerful Maelstrom – and rising from the ashes are six powerful factions, vying for control over the ravaged landscape under the Dome. Will they be allies or enemies? That choice – and the future of the Dome – is in your hands.
Not everyone under the Dome is your friend; quite the reverse in fact. If you’re a smart likeable character (with a high charisma rating) you might be able to talk your way out of things. But more likely it’s time for a bit of ultra-violence. And that means weapons; lots of weapons. And there’s no shortage of choice: from high tech beam weapons through to a solid right hook, there’s loads of way to bring down a hostile group of foes. Of course, you can be a pacifist and use non-lethal force but that’s a story for another day…
The hostile and unforgiving world can be a lonely place; so why not team up with some like-minded individuals and face the challenges together. From hardened criminals built like mountains or scientists with a shady past, there’s a host of different potential companions to journey with, each replete with their own unique personality and skills.
Or you can just go “Lone Wolf” and face everything alone; it’s not an easy road but you can play this way too if you so wish.
Encased is full of choices: from what sort of character you will be, what wing you will join and how honourable a person you are. What equipment do you take? How will you fight? Do you craft better weapons or armour?
And it doesn’t stop there. You will hold lives in the balance and will have to choose who survives and who perishes.
And every decision you make will impact the story and your gaming experience. Well, no one said surviving Armageddon was going to be easy…
Enrolling in one of the five wings of the CRONUS Corporation - each with its own features, mechanics and game options - and embark on a one way trip inside the Dome in the quest for unique artifacts as you avoid radiation, anomalies and a whole host of creatures out to do you harm.
You may start as an ordinary company employee but you will eventually become the driving force behind the narrative that takes place before, during, and after the disaster known as ‘The Incident’.
Crafting, combat, negotiation; you’re going to need all your wits about you if you want to survive.
Once you’re familiar with the basics, you are thrust into an open world filled with riches and danger. The old ways are gone – ground into dust by the powerful Maelstrom – and rising from the ashes are six powerful factions, vying for control over the ravaged landscape under the Dome. Will they be allies or enemies? That choice – and the future of the Dome – is in your hands.
Not everyone under the Dome is your friend; quite the reverse in fact. If you’re a smart likeable character (with a high charisma rating) you might be able to talk your way out of things. But more likely it’s time for a bit of ultra-violence. And that means weapons; lots of weapons. And there’s no shortage of choice: from high tech beam weapons through to a solid right hook, there’s loads of way to bring down a hostile group of foes. Of course, you can be a pacifist and use non-lethal force but that’s a story for another day…
The hostile and unforgiving world can be a lonely place; so why not team up with some like-minded individuals and face the challenges together. From hardened criminals built like mountains or scientists with a shady past, there’s a host of different potential companions to journey with, each replete with their own unique personality and skills.
Or you can just go “Lone Wolf” and face everything alone; it’s not an easy road but you can play this way too if you so wish.
Encased is full of choices: from what sort of character you will be, what wing you will join and how honourable a person you are. What equipment do you take? How will you fight? Do you craft better weapons or armour?
And it doesn’t stop there. You will hold lives in the balance and will have to choose who survives and who perishes.
And every decision you make will impact the story and your gaming experience. Well, no one said surviving Armageddon was going to be easy…
Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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