If you download the "Fallout 1 REPACK" from the Archive:
Archive.org is a hero for preserving this, but if you want to enjoy it, just buy the GOG version (it’s $2.99 on sale). Archive.org Fallout 1 REPACK
7/10 for preservation. 3/10 for plug-and-play. If you download the "Fallout 1 REPACK" from
Commercial versions require launching through Galaxy or Steam. The REPACK sits in a single folder. Double-click falloutw.exe and you’re in the game. For purists building a retro-PC or using a handheld like the Steam Deck, this frictionless access is gold. this frictionless access is gold.