Fallout 3

In short: Fallout 3 is an RPG game released in 2008 by Bethesda Game Studios, available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Our score: 8.8/10 (highly recommended). Lowest price we found right now: $2.14.

Explore the Capital Wasteland in this post-apocalyptic RPG.

Fallout 3 revived the legendary franchise as a first-person open-world RPG. Explore the ruins of Washington D.C., make moral choices, and discover the fate of your father in the wasteland.

Game details

• Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
• Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
• Release year: 2008
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox
• Category: RPG

Our review

The game that brought Fallout into 3D. Emerging from Vault 101 into the Capital Wasteland remains one of gaming's most iconic moments.

Pros

• Iconic Capital Wasteland
• VATS combat system
• Memorable quests
• Amazing exploration

Cons

• Dated Gamebryo engine
• Buggy
• Weak gunplay without VATS

FAQ

Is Fallout 3 outdated?

Graphics are dated but the world, story, and exploration remain excellent.

More about this game

• Is Fallout 3 worth buying?
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Last updated: 01/04/2026