Max Payne 3
Developed by Rockstar Studios · Published by Rockstar Games
At a glance
Overview
An action game by Rockstar Studios, published by Rockstar Games — single-player, multi-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “No longer a New York City cop, Max Payne moves to São Paulo to protect a wealthy family in an effort to finally escape his troubled past. This complete edition of Max Payne 3 includes the complete original game and all previously released downloadable content.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Max Payne 3.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64 Bit
- Processor: Intel Dual Core 2.4 GHZ - i7 3930K 6 Core x 3.06 GHZ / AMD Dual Core 2.6 GHZ - FX-8150 8 Core x 3.6 GHZ
- Memory: 2GB - 16GB RAM
- Hard Drive: 35GB of free HDD Space
- Graphics: NVIDIA® 8600 GT 512MB VRAM – NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680 2GB VRAM / Radeon HD 3400 512MB VRAM - Radeon HD 7970 3GB VRAM
- Sound Card: 100% Direct X 9.0 compatible – Direct X 9.0 compatible supporting Dolby Digital Live
- Initial activation requires internet connection and Rockstar Social Club (13+ to register); software installation required including Sony DADC SecuROM; DirectX, and Microsoft’s Windows .NET Framework, and Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86).
- Partner Requirements
- Please refer to your hardware manufacturer and for current compatibility information. Some system components such as integrated graphics cards may be incompatible. Unlisted specifications may not be supported by publisher.
- Please check the terms of service of this site before purchasing this software.
- Over time downloadable content and programming changes will change the system requirements for this game. Please refer to your hardware manufacturer and for current compatibility information. Some system components such as mobile chipsets, integrated, and AGP graphics cards may be incompatible. Unlisted specifications may not be supported by publisher.
Supported languages (10)
Max Payne 3 FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Max Payne 3?
Steam classifies Max Payne 3 as a Action game, developed by Rockstar Studios. No longer a New York City cop, Max Payne moves to São Paulo to protect a wealthy family in an effort to finally escape his troubled past. This complete edition of Max Payne 3 includes the complete original game and all previously released downloadable content.
How much does Max Payne 3 cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Max Payne 3 at $5.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Max Payne 3 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Max Payne 3: Single-player, Multi-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Max Payne 3 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Max Payne 3 for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Max Payne 3 out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 31, 2012.
What platforms is Max Payne 3 on?
Max Payne 3 is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Max Payne 3 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player.
How much does Max Payne 3 cost?
Steam lists it at $5.99.
Does Max Payne 3 have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 67 achievements for Max Payne 3.
What is Max Payne 3's Metacritic score?
Max Payne 3 has a Metacritic score of 87/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Max Payne 3?
Max Payne 3 is developed by Rockstar Studios and published by Rockstar Games.
Where to get Max Payne 3
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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