Action · June 27, 2014
Sniper Elite 3 (2014)
Observe. Plan. Execute. ADAPT. The latest chapter in the award-winning series, SNIPER ELITE 3 takes players to the unforgiving yet exotic terrain of North Africa in a savage conflict against Germany’s infamous Afrika Korps. Stalk your targets through the twisting canyons, lush oases and ancient cities of the Western Desert in the deadly rush to sabotage a Nazi super-weapons programme that could end Allied resistance for good. Use stealth, planning and execution to hunt your targets – whether human or machine. From signature long distance kills, to melee takedowns, distractions and explosive traps, you are as deadly up close as you are from afar. It must end here. You are the turning point. Because one bullet can change history... Key Features Award-winning gunplay – Experience celebrated rifle ballistics honed to perfection. Take account of distance, gravity, wind, even your heart rate for intensely satisfying third person combat. Expansive new environments – Stalk huge multi-route levels with multiple primary and secondary objectives than can be tackled in any order. Never play the same way twice. Real tactical choice – Adapt to any situation. Use stealth, distraction, traps and sound masking . If things go hot, use the new Relocate mechanic to slip into the shadows and start the hunt again on your own terms. Revamped human X-Ray Kill cam – The acclaimed X-Ray kill-cam is back and bolder than ever, including a detailed muscle layers, 3D mesh particles and the complete human circulatory system. New X-Ray vehicle takedowns – See vehicles disintegrate in intricate detail with X-Ray vehicle takedowns. Multi-stage destruction allows you to take out armoured cars, trucks and Tiger tanks piece-by-piece. Tense adversarial multiplayer – Five unique modes of online competitive action. Earn Medals and Ribbons as you play. Gain XP across all game modes, customise your character, weapons and loadout. Become a true Sniper Elite! Explosive co-op play – Play the entire campaign in two player online co-op, or put your teamwork to the ultimate test in two dedicated co-op modes, Overwatch and Survival. Customise your experience – Veteran or Rookie, play your way. Turn off all assistance and turn up the AI, or customise the experience to your preferred playstyle. Tweak the regularity of X-Ray kill cams, or turn them off all together. Extra features Supports Steam Big Picture Mode Supports Stereoscopic 3D + Ultra Widescreen + Eyefinity screens
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Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 27.1k Steam reviews | Top 19% in Action |
| Positive rating | 82% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 64% |
| Engagement hours | 14 h average | Top 36% for session depth among Action |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Sniper · 977
- Action · 554
- Stealth · 535
- Multiplayer · 420
- Co-op · 412
- World War II · 412
- Shooter · 381
- Adventure · 315
- Third-Person Shooter · 310
- Singleplayer · 221
- Tactical · 219
- War · 214
- Third Person · 211
- Online Co-Op · 188
- Gore · 185
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Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
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- Polish
- Portuguese - Brazil
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- Czech
- Japanese
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- Simplified Chinese
Full audio (7)
- English
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Russian
- Traditional Chinese
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Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- Co-op
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Steam Leaderboards
- Remote Play on TV
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Press Quotes
“Immensely satisfying ... a smart, unexpectedly memorable experience.” 8.2/10 – IGN “Polished and refined, this is the best and most satisfying sniping that Rebellion has ever crafted. Sniper Elite 3 is the game I always wanted from this franchise” 8/10 – Strategy Informer “Sniper Elite 3 is just downright enjoyable.” 4/5 – Digital Spy
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
14h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
5h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
0h
Current engagement
Achievements
77
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jun 27, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Rebellion |
| Base price | $3.89 -87% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 13 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Support |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
82%Mostly Positive · 27.1k reviews
22.2k positive · 4.9k negative
Curator recommendations
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Editions & Packages
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