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Fallout 3

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App ID 22300
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher Bethesda Softworks
Franchise Fallout
Supported Systems
Last Changenumber 28969397
Last Record Update 13 May 2025 – 22:31:54 UTC ()
Release Date 28 October 2008 – 17:00:00 UTC ()
😏 79.54%
20k reviews
37
In-Game

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.

Additional Information

This game is excluded from Steam Family Sharing because: The publisher has marked this game as ineligible

Developer Bethesda Game Studios
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gamedir Fallout 3
metacritic_name Fallout 3
icon empty string
controller_support partial
metacritic_score 91
NoServers Yes
metacritic_fullurl https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/fallout-3?ftag=MCD-06-10aaa1f
primarycache 22301
state eStateAvailable
serverbrowsername empty string
GameManualURL https://store.steampowered.com/manual/22300/
developer_url http://www.fallout.bethsoft.com
InstallScript installscript.vdf
DLCAvailableOnStore Yes
ExternallyUpdated Yes
Publisher Bethesda Softworks
Exclude from family sharing (exfgls) 1 (The publisher has marked this game as ineligible)
Store Release Date 28 October 2008 – 07:00:00 UTC ()
community_hub_visible Yes
Primary Genre RPG (3)
Store Genres RPG (3)
Steam Release Date 28 October 2008 – 17:00:00 UTC ()
Original Release Date 28 October 2008 – 07:00:00 UTC () (1225177200)
Store Asset Modification Time 22 November 2019 – 22:08:47 UTC () (1574460527)
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review_score 8
review_percentage 81
Detected Technologies (?) Bink_Video SDK, Vorbis SDK
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
  • This game supports Steam Deck's native display resolution but does not set it by default and may require you to configure the display resolution manually
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on Deck, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  • Note: Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on SteamOS, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
  •  
  • category: Playable
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 20 March 2025 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 14365438
  • configuration:
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    requires_manual_keyboard_invoke1
    requires_non_controller_launcher_nav0
    primary_player_is_controller_slot_01
    non_deck_display_glyphs0
    small_text0
    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimeproton-9.0-4RC
    requires_h2640
    requires_voice_files0
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
    hdr_support2
First seen on SteamDB 20 March 2013 – 07:42:29 UTC (), in changelist #196282

Supported Languages

5 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English Yes
French Yes
Italian Yes
German Yes
Spanish - Spain Yes

Tags

🌍 Open World ☢️ Post-apocalyptic 🎲 RPG 👤 Singleplayer 🗺 Exploration 🙌 First-Person 🚀 Sci-fi 🛠️ Moddable 🗺️ Adventure 💥 Action 🔫 FPS 🌫 Atmospheric 🔫 Shooter 🦹 Character Customization 👤 Third Person 📚 Story Rich 🧱 Sandbox 💥 Action RPG 😱 Horror 👩 Female Protagonist

Categories

Single-player Cloud Gaming Cloud Gaming (NVIDIA)

Hardware Categories

Partial Controller Support

Assets

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Assets
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timestamp21 November 2024 – 17:01:14 UTC
Trailers
256696704 ↴
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trailer_category0
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Bundles

ID Name % Set Created
3784 Bethesda Softworks Classics Superbundle -32% No 8 June 2022 – 13:09:07 UTC
3787 Bethesda Softworks Classics Superbundle RU -30% No 8 June 2022 – 13:09:07 UTC

Store Packages

SubID Name Billing Type Last Update
1081 Fallout 3 Store
(Not in DE)		 27 May 2025 – 23:20:53 UTC

Packages

SubID Name Billing Type Last Update
1080 Bethesda Comp CD Key 21 October 2024 – 17:55:10 UTC
1082 Fallout 3 (ROW) Store
(Not in 43 countries)		 16 August 2023 – 17:52:28 UTC
1083 Fallout 3 (EU) Store
(Only 14 countries)		 16 August 2023 – 17:52:23 UTC
1084 Fallout 3 (FR) Store
(Only FR)		 16 August 2023 – 17:52:28 UTC
1085 Fallout 3 Store
(Only 33 countries)		 27 May 2025 – 23:20:53 UTC
1086 Fallout 3 (AU) Store
(Only AU NZ)		 21 October 2024 – 17:55:10 UTC
1104 Fallout 3 Comp CD Key 4 November 2015 – 01:23:52 UTC
1107 Fallout 3 (UK) Store
(Only UK GB)		 16 August 2023 – 17:52:28 UTC
1695 Bethesda Public Promo CD Key 19 November 2024 – 01:59:21 UTC
12643 SteamDB Store Package 12643 No Cost
(Only 23 countries)		 29 May 2025 – 12:04:06 UTC
12644 Holiday Sale 2011 Gift: Fallout 3 (ROW) No Cost
(Not in 43 countries)		 21 October 2024 – 17:55:06 UTC
12645 Holiday Sale 2011 Gift: Fallout 3 (EU) No Cost
(Only 14 countries)		 21 October 2024 – 17:55:06 UTC
12646 Holiday Sale 2011 Gift: Fallout 3 (FR) No Cost
(Only FR)		 21 October 2024 – 17:55:06 UTC
12647 Holiday Sale 2011 Gift: Fallout 3 (DE) No Cost
(Only DE)		 21 October 2024 – 17:55:06 UTC
12648 Holiday Sale 2011 Gift: Fallout 3 (AU) No Cost
(Only AU NZ)		 21 October 2024 – 17:55:06 UTC
16746 Zenimax Combo Comp CD Key 17 April 2025 – 18:01:51 UTC
16781 VTA221240 CD Key 17 April 2025 – 18:01:51 UTC
26910 Fallout 3 and New Vegas Bundle (ROW) CD Key
(Not in DE)		 4 November 2015 – 01:23:52 UTC
27102 Fallout 3 Retail CD Key 4 November 2015 – 01:23:52 UTC
29584 Fallout 3 Retail (DE) CD Key
(Only 33 countries)		 4 November 2015 – 01:23:52 UTC
384460 Fallout 3 (RU/CIS) CD Key
(Only 12 countries)		 21 October 2024 – 17:40:03 UTC
687054 Steam Sub 687054 No Cost 12 March 2024 – 23:46:02 UTC

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