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Silent Hunter® III

Developed by Ubisoft · Published by Ubisoft

Simulation
StatusOut now ReleaseJun 13, 2008 Price$2.49 Metacritic90/100 Steam reviews2,514

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, Co-op
Price$2.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic90/100
Steam reviews2,514
Languages2

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

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 88% positive of 2,442
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players54
Player-voted tags:Naval CombatSimulationSubmarineWorld War IINavalMilitaryHistoricalUnderwaterOpen WorldRealisticSingleplayerMultiplayer

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.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opYes
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

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)

EnglishGerman

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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