Action · September 12, 2013

Arma 3 (2013)

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Experience true combat gameplay in a massive military sandbox. Deploying a wide variety of single- and multiplayer content, over 20 vehicles and 40 weapons, and limitless opportunities for content creation, this is the PC’s premier military game. Authentic, diverse, open - Arma 3 sends you to war. Key Features in Arma 3 Altis & Stratis Defeat your enemy on a richly detailed, open-world battlefield – stretching over 290 km² of Mediterranean island terrain. From expansive cities to rolling hills, whether steamrolling your tank across the dusty plains, flying a transport helicopter over the dense forests, or waging asymmetric warfare from the rocky hills, the islands of Altis and Stratis are dynamic worlds, which lend themselves to the most varied engagements in gaming. Weapons & Vehicles Head into combat on foot, drive armored vehicles, or take to the skies in helicopters and jets. Conduct a combined arms attack over air, land, and sea, with over 20 vehicles to drive and pilot, 40+ weapons to pick from, customizable loadouts with short- and long-distance attachments, and various types of gear to suit your needs on the battlefield. With a massive arsenal at your disposal, Arma 3 moves you into a world of tactical opportunities. Singleplayer Follow the story of Ben Kerry, a soldier who gets caught up in a Mediterranean flashpoint, across three gameplay-driven campaign episodes: Survive, Adapt, Win. Immerse yourself in Arma 3’s diverse gameplay by completing the focused showcase scenarios. Run through the competitive firing drills to hone your shooting and movement skills, and complete your training by signing up to Arma 3 Bootcamp, which features SP and MP tutorials, and a dedicated Virtual Reality practice environment. Multiplayer Fight online in the massive military sandbox that is Arma 3. Form a squad and team up against your enemy in the official Defend and Seize multiplayer scenarios. Or jump into one of the many popular unofficial game modes developed by the Arma 3 community. Experience a new form of multiplayer in Arma 3 Zeus, where Game Masters have the ability to influence the battlefield of other players in real-time. Content Creation Start creating your own experiences with Arma 3’s intuitive scenario editor and powerful modding tools. Enjoy a platform filled with player-created content, ranging from custom weapons and vehicles, to intense singleplayer scenarios and entirely new multiplayer game modes. Share and discover content on the Arma 3 Steam Workshop, which lets you install player-created content with a click of a button. Revamped Engine Navigate the battlefield with fluid new animations; feel the devastating power of combat with the upgraded sound engine, new ragdoll simulation and PhysX™-supported vehicles. Pushed forward by game-changing innovations, the highly moddable Real Virtuality™ 4 engine powers a new generation of Arma with even more stunning graphics, broad simulation gameplay, and massive sandbox terrains.

Action releases from 2013

104 Action titles launched in 2013 — top 6 by review volume.

Position in Action

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume283.3k Steam reviewsTop 2% in Action
Positive rating90% positiveGenre average: 83% — this title sits in top 37%
Metacritic74/100Genre average 77 — top 69% of Action titles
Concurrent peak7.2k playersTop 3% in Action by live player count
Engagement hours193 h averageTop 1% for session depth among Action

Peer Action titles

Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.

Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Military · 6.1k
  • Action · 5.8k
  • Multiplayer · 5.7k
  • Shooter · 5.3k
  • Simulation · 5.3k
  • Realistic · 4.5k
  • First-Person · 4.3k
  • Open World · 4.0k
  • Tactical · 3.9k
  • FPS · 3.8k
  • War · 3.6k
  • Co-op · 3.4k
  • Strategy · 2.8k
  • Sandbox · 2.8k
  • Singleplayer · 2.1k

Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (12)

  • English volume_up
  • French
  • Italian
  • German
  • Spanish - Spain
  • Czech
  • Polish
  • Portuguese - Brazil
  • Russian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Simplified Chinese

Full audio (2)

  • English
  • Turkish

Reception Metrics

Steam community

90%Very Positive · 283.3k reviews

254.9k positive · 28.3k negative

Metacritic

74/100 critic aggregate

Open Metacritic page

Metacritic user score

7.6/10

Curator recommendations

225.4k

Peak concurrent players

7.2k

Features & Capabilities

Multiplayer

  • Multi-player
  • PvP
  • Online PvP
  • LAN PvP
  • Co-op
  • Online Co-op
  • LAN Co-op

Community

  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Trading Cards
  • Steam Workshop

Accessibility

  • Captions available

Other

  • Single-player

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Press Quotes

“A significant step forward for the king of military simulation... Arma 3 is an unparalleled war story generator.” 84/100 – PC Gamer “Arma 3 ambition in re-creating so many elements of modern warfare will astound you.” 8/10 – GameSpot

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

193h

extensive (100+ hours)

Median

16h

Typical completion time

2-week avg

9h

Current engagement

Achievements

123

Steam unlocks available

Release & Availability

Release dateSep 12, 2013
DeveloperBohemia Interactive
Base price$7.49 -75%
Required age17+
DLC / Add-ons21 released
PlatformsWindows, macOS
Estimated owners10M–100M
External linksOfficial site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected]

Content Notes

This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Frequent and Intense Violence, Bad Language, General Mature Content.

Editions & Packages

  • Buy Arma 3