The Waste Land
The Waste Land, a "metroidvania" style side-scroller inspired by T.S. Eliot’s poem of the same name, puts players in the role of a fallen king who must find his way to right the wrongs caused by his own failings.
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About The Waste Land
In The Waste Land you are the King Zyron III, ruler of all the known lands, who’s actions on a an ordinary hunting trip cause a rip in the balance of nature. Creatures mutate sending your once loyal subjects into a state of fear and it is up to you to set things right. Seek out more powerful weapons and secret items to give you an edge while exploring the vast lands in your quest to take down five giant beasts to reset the balance of nature you upset.
Features
- “Metroidvania” style open world with over 15 hours of classic gameplay
- Find and collect hidden Upgrades, Secrets and Bonuses that boost stats and abilities
- Discover 10 deadly weapons, 5 swords and 5 arrow types, imbued with unique properties such as the Battle Sword, Chain Sword and Katana as well as the Fire, Bomb and Cursed Arrows
- Slay 5 giant twisted Bosses that include a mutated slug, colossal hornet and demented whale
- Encounter colorful characters in each town you discover
- Watch the ominous moon rise each night as the skies darken and light with the Day/Night cycle
- Explore vast maps across 7 continents, each with their own challenges to overcome
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The Waste Land price history
Lowest tracked price: $0.99 (Jul 7, 2026) · current best: $6.99 across 7 stores.
The Waste Land player count & reviews
51% positive reviews all-time · 1 peak players in the last 30 days.
The Waste Land — frequently asked questions
Where can I buy The Waste Land at the cheapest price?
Right now the cheapest offer for The Waste Land is $6.99 at Loaded. KingsPrice compares 7 offers from 7 stores — official stores and keyshops — and refreshes prices throughout the day.
What is the lowest price The Waste Land has ever been?
The lowest price KingsPrice has tracked for The Waste Land is $0.99 (recorded on Jul 7, 2026). This covers the stores and period we monitor — set a price alert to catch the next drop to that level.
How many people play The Waste Land?
The Waste Land peaked at 1 concurrent players on Steam in the last 30 days (highest on Jul 8, 2026). The player chart on this page updates daily.
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System requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP/Vista 7/8
- Processor: 1.2GHz processor
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9.0 compliant
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 50 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectSound compliant
Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP
- Processor: 1.4GHz processor or faster
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9.0 compliant
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 50 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectSound compliant
