Arma 3 (2013)

Developer: Bohemia Interactive
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 294,100 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 28 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical and authentic military sandbox where deliberate planning and realistic combat create a slow-burn, tactical tension.

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What players say

Player opinion splits between singleplayer and multiplayer: singleplayer and custom missions earn praise, while multiplayer servers can be a mess. Performance depends on settings in unexpected ways and the game demands a slower, more patient style than typical shooters. Many players sink hundreds of hours into the Antistasi mod without ever touching the official campaign.

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