Dead Space 3

What it is

Dead Space 3 is a science-fiction third-person shooter from Visceral Games, following Isaac Clarke and Sgt. John Carver to the icy planet Tau Volantis. Their mission is to find and destroy the source of the Necromorph outbreak. The campaign can be played alone or in online co-op, with drop-in and drop-out play. Beyond the Necromorphs, the expedition brings hazards including avalanches, dangerous ice climbs and the frozen wilderness.

Exploration includes underworld cities, abandoned encampments and side missions. Scavenged components let you craft, combine, reconfigure and upgrade weapons and survival tools. The game is listed with single-player, multiplayer, co-op and online co-op features, alongside Steam Achievements and Trading Cards. Its listed platforms include PlayStation 3 and Windows, while the Steam platform listing specifies Windows. Electronic Arts is the publisher, and the game was released on Steam on June 18, 2020.

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Who it suits

It suits players who want a science-fiction shooter with a campaign playable solo or in online co-op, plus exploration and weapon crafting.

Dead Space 3 combines a co-op-capable campaign with scavenging, weapon building and a hostile frozen setting. Its listed Steam version is for Windows.