Side by side on what we actually measure: scores and review counts from Steam, price against the lowest we've ever recorded, and peak concurrent players from our own hourly sampling.
Fallout 3: Game of the Year EditionVault-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.
From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year. You are the sole survivor of Vault 111, emerging into a world reduced to ash by nuclear war. Every moment is a battle for survival, every decision shapes the future. Rebuild, reshape, and reclaim the Wasteland—your way. Welcome home.
| Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition | Fallout 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 91/100 | 84/100 |
| Steam reviews | 43,880 | 289,512 |
| Price now | $9.99 | $19.99 |
| Historic low | $9.99 — that's now | $19.99 — that's now |
| Peak players | 420 | 18,329 |
| Playing now | 283 | 9,833 |
| Released | 2008 | 2015 |
| Platforms | PC, Series X|S, Xbox One | PC, PS4, Series X|S, Xbox One |
| Genres | RPG | Role playing |
| Developer | Bethesda Game Studios | Bethesda Game Studios |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks | Bethesda Softworks |
| Languages | 5 | 9 |
| DLC | 6 | 10 |
| Steam Deck | Playable | Verified |
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