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Fallout 3

Bethesda Game Studios · Oct 28, 2008

Open World Post-apocalyptic RPG Singleplayer Exploration

Last tracked players: 62
All-time peak: 71
24-hour change: Unavailable
Steam reviews: 80.9% positive

Delayed observation · last tracked Nov 9, 2026 18:10 UTC. Values marked unavailable are not estimated.

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Vault-Tec engineers have worked around the clock on an interactive reproduction of Wasteland life for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own vault. Included is an expansive world, unique combat, shockingly realistic visuals, tons of player choice, and an incredible cast of dynamic characters. Every minute is a fight for survival against the terrors of the outside world — radiation, Super Mutants, and hostile mutated creatures. From Vault-Tec, America's First Choice in Post Nuclear Simulation.

Limitless Freedom! Take in the sights and sounds of the vast Capital Wasteland! See the great monuments of the United States lying in post-apocalyptic ruin! You make the choices that define you and change the world. Just keep an eye on your Rad Meter!
Experience S.P.E.C.I.A.L.! Vault-Tec engineers bring you the latest in human ability simulation — the SPECIAL Character System! Utilizing new breakthroughs in points-based ability representation, SPECIAL affords unlimited customization of your character. Also included are dozens of unique skills and perks to choose from, each with a dazzling variety of effects!
Fantastic New Views! The wizards at Vault-Tec have done it again! No longer constrained to just one view, experience the world from 1st or 3rd person perspective. Customize your view with the touch of a button!
The Power of Choice! Feeling like a dastardly villain today, or a Good Samaritan? Pick a side or walk the line, as every situation can be dealt with in many different ways. Talk out your problems in a civilized fashion, or just flash your Plasma Rifle.
Blast 'Em Away With V.A.T.S.! Even the odds in combat with the Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System for your Pip-Boy Model 3000! V.A.T.S. allows you to pause time in combat, target specific body parts on your target, queue up attacks, and let Vault-Tec take out your aggression for you. Rain death and destruction in an all-new cinematic presentation.
Mind-Blowing Artificial Intelligence! At Vault-Tec, we realize that the key to reviving civilization after a global nuclear war is people. Our best minds pooled their efforts to produce an advanced version of Radiant AI, America's First Choice in Human Interaction Simulation. Facial expressions, gestures, unique dialog, and lifelike behavior are brought together with stunning results by the latest in Vault-Tec technology.
Eye-Popping Prettiness!*: Witness the harsh realities of nuclear fallout rendered like never before in modern super-deluxe HD graphics. From the barren Wasteland, to the danger-filled offices and metro tunnels of DC, to the hideous rotten flesh of a mutant's face.

*Protective Eyewear Encouraged.

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Feb 4, 2026 Amazon's Fallout countdown delivers possibly the only thing more pointless than a New Vegas or Fallout 3 remaster Apr 16, 2025 While the Oblivion remaster looks imminent, "it'll be a while" before we see the Fallout 3 remaster mentioned in those leaked Microsoft court docs, leaker claims Mar 3, 2025 Fallout New Vegas adaptation of the infamous Black Isle Fallout 3 we never got releases its first demo, and it certainly doesn't look Van Boring

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Operating system: Windows XP/Vista
Processor: 2.4 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor
Memory: 1 GB (XP)/ 2 GB (Vista)
Hard disk space: 7 GB
Video: Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 256MB RAM (NVIDIA 6800 or better/ATI X850 or better)
Sound: DirectX®: 9.0c
Controller support: Xbox 360 controller
Other Requirements: Online play requires log-in to Games For Windows - Live

Supported Video Card Chipsets:

NVIDIA GeForce 200 series, Geforce 9800 series, Geforce 9600 series, Geforce 8800 series, Geforce 8600 series, Geforce 8500 series, Geforce 8400 series, Geforce 7900 series, Geforce 7800 series, Geforce 7600 series, Geforce 7300 series, GeForce 6800 series
ATI HD 4800 series, HD 4600 series, HD 3800 series, HD 3600 series, HD 3400 series, HD 2900 series, HD 2600 series, HD 2400 series, X1900 series, X1800 series, X1600 series, X1300 series, X850 series

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Structured language support (5)

Language	Interface	Full audio	Subtitles
English	Yes	No	No
French	Yes	No	No
Italian	Yes	No	No
German	Yes	No	No
Spanish - Spain	Yes	No	No

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Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 32th percentile. Priced as Market at $9.99.

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Is Fallout 3 worth buying right now?

Wait — $9.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.

When does Fallout 3 go on sale?

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Is Fallout 3 free to play?

Fallout 3 costs $9.99 on Steam.

What genre is Fallout 3?

Fallout 3 is a RPG game.

Who developed Fallout 3?

Fallout 3 was developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.

What platforms does Fallout 3 support?

Available on Steam for Windows.

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