Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
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.
Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck (playable)
Best current price at Fanatical
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $2.00 (February 2025)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanatical | $2.24 | $9.99 | Buy |
| Steam | $9.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
| GreenManGaming | $9.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
| Humble Store | $9.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
You grow up in underground Vault 101 and set out after your father abruptly departs, stepping into a ruined Washington, D.C. region about two centuries after nuclear war. Super mutants, radiation and wild creatures make the surface dangerous, but the map is open, so you can follow the main story or wander toward quests and ruins of your own choosing.
Combat runs in real time, with the option to pause and target body parts using V.A.T.S., and your choices shape how characters treat you. The tone mixes bleak survival with dark humor. It is a single-player role-playing game for people who like exploring and building a character through a seven-attribute stat system.
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| Developer | Bethesda Game Studios |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Released | Oct 28, 2008 |
| Metacritic | 91 / 100 |
| Languages | 5: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP/Vista | Windows XP/Vista |
| Processor | 2.4 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor | Intel Core 2 Duo processor |
| Memory | 1 GB (XP)/ 2 GB (Vista) | 2 GB System RAM |
| Hard disk space | 7 GB | 7 GB |
| Video | Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 256MB RAM (NVIDIA 6800 or better/ATI X850 or better) | Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512MB RAM (NVIDIA 8800 series, ATI 3800 series) |
| Sound | DirectX®: 9.0c | DirectX®: 9.0c |
| Controller support | Xbox 360 controller | Xbox 360 controller |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Monitor for the best visuals
Show off Fallout 3 on a sharp 1440p screen. The SANSUI is the budget pick; the 32-inch curved Odyssey wraps the picture around you.
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Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorHeadset for immersive sound
Atmosphere is half of Fallout 3. The Cloud III has rich spatial sound; the Arctis Nova 7 goes wireless with long battery life.
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Upgrade pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7Controller
Fallout 3 plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
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Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerMouse with extra buttons
Bind hotkeys to side buttons and spend long sessions in Fallout 3 comfortably. The G502 is the classic; the Lightspeed version cuts the cord.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless MouseChair for long sessions
Fallout 3 is the kind of game you lose hours in. Back support matters.
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Upgrade pickCorsair TC100 RelaxedPrices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $2.00 in February 2025.
The best current price we found is $2.24 at Fanatical, against a usual price of $9.99.
Fine to buy. Fine to buy. $2.24 is 12% above its lowest price on record ($2.00). Next big sale: Black Friday weekend, in 17 days.
