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Fallout 3

A single-player action RPG set in the ruins of post-apocalyptic Washington, D.C. You create a character, explore the wasteland on foot, and choose how to handle fights, from first-person shooting to stealth. Quests and dialogue let you shape how your character is seen. Is it your kind of game?

Post-apocalypticOpen worldRPGPlayStationPCXbox

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86%

1,786 ratings

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80%

18,080 reviews

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you want a bleak, darkly funny wasteland to explore at your own pace.

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you want modern combat polish or smooth visuals.

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC · Xbox
Release date: October 28, 2008
Length: About 53 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Shooter · Role-playing (RPG)
Themes: Action · Science fiction · Survival · Stealth · Sandbox · Open world
Perspective: First person · Third person
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Playable
Microtransactions: None

Frequently asked questions

How long is Fallout 3?: About 53 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Fallout 3 on?: Fallout 3 is available on PlayStation · PC · Xbox.
Does Fallout 3 have co-op?: No, Fallout 3 is single-player only.
Does Fallout 3 run on Steam Deck?: Playable
What does Fallout 3 cost?: $9.99 on Steam.