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Atomfall: A Guide to All Playstyles

by Benjamin Apr 11,2025

*Atomfall* is an innovative RPG that empowers you to tailor your gaming experience to your preferences right from the start. With a variety of playstyles to choose from, you can customize your journey through the game. If you're unsure which path to take, this guide will help you understand each playstyle in detail.

All Playstyles in Atomfall and How They Work

Playstyle menu in Atomfall

Screenshot by The Escapist

When you begin a new save in *Atomfall*, you'll encounter a Playstyle menu featuring five distinct modes, each designed to cater to different types of gaming experiences:

  • Sightseer – Ideal for those who want to immerse themselves in the story without the pressure of intense combat or survival challenges. Exploration, Survival, and Combat are all set to 'Assisted' difficulty.
  • Investigator – Suited for players who enjoy exploring independently without HUD assistance, while keeping combat less stressful. Exploration is set to 'Challenging', Survival to 'Casual', and Combat to 'Assisted'.
  • Brawler – Perfect for those who relish combat challenges. Combat is set to 'Challenging', while Survival is 'Casual' and Exploration is 'Assisted'.
  • Survivor – Recommended by the developers, this mode offers a balanced challenge across all aspects. Combat, Survival, and Exploration are all set to 'Challenging'.
  • Veteran – The ultimate test for hardcore gamers. Combat, Survival, and Exploration are all set to 'Intense' difficulty.

Screenshot by The Escapist

Choosing the right playstyle from the start can be challenging, but *Atomfall* allows you to switch playstyles without any penalty if you find your initial choice too difficult or too easy. Simply pause the game, go to 'Options', and under the 'Game' tab, select 'Playstyle'. Here, you can adjust the difficulty of Combat, Survival, and Exploration, aligning your experience with one of the other playstyles. For even more detailed customization, navigate to 'Advanced Options' to fine-tune various aspects of each category.

Which Atomfall Playstyle Should You Start With?

Playstyle customization menu in Atomfall

Screenshot by The Escapist

*Atomfall* aims to deliver a balanced gaming experience, leaving the intensity of the challenge up to you. The ideal starting playstyle could be either **Investigator** or **Brawler**, as these modes help you gauge your comfort level with the game's combat and exploration mechanics. From there, you can tweak your settings to better suit your preferences.

For the ultimate personalized experience, consider using the customized playstyle option. This allows you to adjust every aspect of the game, from enemy behavior to the ease of exploration and bartering, ensuring your gameplay aligns perfectly with your desired experience.

It's worth noting that *Atomfall* does not link achievements or trophies to specific difficulty levels, so feel free to switch your playstyle as often as you like without any repercussions.

This wraps up our comprehensive guide to the playstyles in *Atomfall*. For more insights and tips, don't forget to explore our other content, including how to obtain a free Metal Detector early in the game.