Wasted

About

Wasted is a roguelike shooter with RPG elements that drops you into a post-apocalyptic hellscape where survival hinges on violence and vice. You play as a Waster, one of the last degenerate survivors in a world stuck in a broken 1980s time loop. The gameplay cycles between top-down combat against endless waves of enemies and managing your character's drunken stamina. Each run requires balancing gunplay, resource gathering, and sobriety levels while navigating procedurally generated maps. Permadeath looms large over every decision. The game’s absurd humor and retro aesthetic set it apart. Wasted leans into over-the-top caricatures of 80s culture, blending neon-soaked visuals with metal riffs and characters named after junk food. Its addictive loop of die, drink, retry appeals to fans of chaotic indie experiences. Released in 2016 on PC, it remains a cult favorite for its unapologetic silliness and punishing yet fair mechanics. Adult Swim Games’ quirky sensibilities shine through in every pixel.