Silent Hunter® III
Developed by Ubisoft · Published by Ubisoft
At a glance
Overview
A simulation game by Ubisoft, published by Ubisoft — single-player, multi-player, co-op.
Steam’s own one-line description: “The king of submarine simulations returns with an all-new 3D engine, new crew command features, and more realistic WWII naval action than ever before. The movie-like graphics and simple, tension-filled gameplay make this the perfect game for the realism fanatic and the casual gamer.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Silent Hunter® III.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 2000 / XP(only)
- Processor: Pentium® III 1.4 GHz or AMD Athlon™ 1.4 GHz (Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 2.0 GHz recommended)
- Memory: 512 MB
- Graphics: 64 MB (128 MB video card recommended)(see supported list*)
- DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0
- Sound: Direct X 9.0 compliant PCI card
- Hard Drive: 1.5 GB
- *Supported Video Cards at Time of Release Nvidia® GeForce™ 3/4/FX series (GeForce 4 MX NOT supported)ATI® Radeon® 8500/9000 families or newer
- Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported. These chipsets are currently the only ones that will run this game.
Supported languages (2)
Silent Hunter® III 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 Silent Hunter® III?
Steam classifies Silent Hunter® III as a Simulation game, developed by Ubisoft. The king of submarine simulations returns with an all-new 3D engine, new crew command features, and more realistic WWII naval action than ever before. The movie-like graphics and simple, tension-filled gameplay make this the perfect game for the realism fanatic and the casual gamer.
How much does Silent Hunter® III cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Silent Hunter® III at $2.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Silent Hunter® III single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Silent Hunter® III: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Silent Hunter® III on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Silent Hunter® III for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Silent Hunter® III out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 13, 2008.
What platforms is Silent Hunter® III on?
Silent Hunter® III 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 Silent Hunter® III single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op.
How much does Silent Hunter® III cost?
Steam lists it at $2.49.
What is Silent Hunter® III's Metacritic score?
Silent Hunter® III has a Metacritic score of 90/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Silent Hunter® III?
Silent Hunter® III is developed by Ubisoft and published by Ubisoft.
Where to get Silent Hunter® III
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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