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Just Cause™ 3
Developer Avalanche Studios
Just Cause 3 is a 2015 action-adventure game developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Square Enix's European subsidiary. It is the third game in the Just Cause series and the sequel to 2010's Just Cause 2. It was released worldwide in December 2015, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Additionally, the game can be purchased from the Xbox and Playstation digital stores and played on Xbox Series… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
405 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Mastodon, Bluesky) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
90
LovedLoved
350 positive · 37 negative
95% range 87–93%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 350 | 37 | 0 |
| Mastodon * | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| Bluesky * | 2 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
49,949 of 58,567 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
91% recommend · 232 yes, 22 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 254 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (108,249 of 128,200 positive).
Players widely praise the game's chaotic, explosive sandbox and satisfying movement mechanics. [1][2][3] Many note that the story is forgettable but the pure fun of destruction makes up for it. [4][5][6] Some reviewers criticize repetitive gameplay, poor vehicle handling, and technical issues like save deletion. [7][8][9][10]
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Representative posts
- [9]
Just Cause 3 offers moments of pure chaos and spectacle, but beneath the explosions lies a shallow and often frustrating experience. While the wing suit and grappling hook are undeniably fun at first, the gameplay quickly becomes repetitive, relying on the same objectives over and over again with little variation. The open world is large but mostly empty, filled with copy-pasted locations and activities that feel …
- [1]
This game is a masterpiece, an amazing sandbox for destruction and action. The driving of vehicles and airplanes is simply AMAZING. It is so cool breaking out over an enemy base while flying with your parachute, or your wingsuit. The physics on this game are superb, Indeed, the gameplay is so satisfying, and this game runs amazingly good on Steam Deck (middle quality settings). The Avalanche Game Engine (which …
- [3]
Just Cause 3 is what happens when a game stops pretending to be realistic and fully commits to explosions, wingsuits, grappling hooks, chaos, and ridiculous fun. The story is not the point. The point is launching yourself across the map, destroying half a military base, and somehow surviving because the game understands that fun matters more than logic. Verdict: Recommended for pure chaos.
- [5]
Let's be honest, nobody plays Just Cause 3 for the story... and that's completely fine. The story is forgettable, but that's not what this game is trying to sell. The real reason to play is the insane freedom it gives you. You can fly across the map with your wingsuit, grapple onto almost anything, blow up entire military bases, steal whatever vehicle you want, and create your own ridiculous moments. The map is …
- [2]
Just Cause 3 is an open world action game that fully leans into chaos, explosions, and over the top sandbox fun. At its best, it’s one of the most entertaining “blow everything up” experiences out there, giving you complete freedom to approach destruction in creative ways. Visually, the game still holds up really well especially on PC. The island of Medici is vibrant and detailed, with great lighting, weather …
Summarised from 34 of the 271 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Just Cause™ 3 talk about beautiful graphics that still hold up well; those who didn't talk about vehicle handling, especially motorcycles, is poor. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Just Cause 3 received "mixed or average" reviews from critics, according to review aggregator website Metacritic. Reviewers praised the open world environment, destruction mechanics and its promotion of player agency, but criticized the narrative and technical issues.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 405 · most liked first---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☑ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☐ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☑ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a masterpiece, an amazing sandbox for destruction and action. The driving of vehicles and airplanes is simply AMAZING. It is so cool breaking out over an enemy base while flying with your parachute, or your wingsuit. The physics on this game are superb, Indeed, the gameplay is so satisfying, and this game runs amazingly good on Steam Deck (middle quality settings). The Avalanche Game Engine (which powers this game) is FANTASTIC in terms of optimization. I wish Unreal Engine 5 was…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just Cause 3 offers moments of pure chaos and spectacle, but beneath the explosions lies a shallow and often frustrating experience. While the wing suit and grappling hook are undeniably fun at first, the gameplay quickly becomes repetitive, relying on the same objectives over and over again with little variation. The open world is large but mostly empty, filled with copy-pasted locations and activities that feel more like busywork than meaningful content. Missions lack structure and narrative…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →**Just Cause 3 – Pure Chaos, Explosions and Freedom!** Just Cause 3 is an incredible open-world action game that delivers exactly what it promises: chaos, destruction, and absolute freedom. Exploring the beautiful Mediterranean-inspired island of Medici, using a wingsuit, parachute, grappling hook, and an enormous arsenal of weapons makes every moment exciting. The freedom to approach missions in your own way is what makes this game truly special. The explosions, vehicle destruction, massive…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☑Beautiful - Still beautiful in 2026. replaying on Ultrawide OLED with new graphics card is great uplift from last playthrough ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →just lost 24 hours of progress because the start a new game button is right underneath the continue button, I clicked it accidentally and it didn't even ask for confirmation. It instantly deleted all my progress and started a new game. WHAT THE ♥♥♥♥.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →one of the best games ever. The franchise fell of at 4, just cause 3 just had the perfect balance of enough story to justify the crazy stuff you do without boring you to death and not taking itself seriously at all. Oh and the graphics are INSANE for 2015
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just Cause 3 is an open world action game that fully leans into chaos, explosions, and over the top sandbox fun. At its best, it’s one of the most entertaining “blow everything up” experiences out there, giving you complete freedom to approach destruction in creative ways. Visually, the game still holds up really well especially on PC. The island of Medici is vibrant and detailed, with great lighting, weather effects, and a sense of scale that makes just flying around enjoyable on its own. The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →drove explosive atv at enemy base flipped it and tried to get back in it to get it closer it exploded in my face destroying target and somehow I survived 10/10 would face explosion enemy base again
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just Cause 3 is what happens when a game stops pretending to be realistic and fully commits to explosions, wingsuits, grappling hooks, chaos, and ridiculous fun. The story is not the point. The point is launching yourself across the map, destroying half a military base, and somehow surviving because the game understands that fun matters more than logic. Verdict: Recommended for pure chaos.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Still holds together well after a decade and just as it so happens they unexpectedly removed Denuvo, making it one less hurdle for preservation. Also, features a "It's-a me! Mario?" joke. 10/10 would feel 10 years younger again.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game is almost perfect. Contains a few bugs but they're hilarious so it gets a pass on that. Cars and bikes don't handle very well that's the only issue it has. Games only need to look this good and be fun, that's it. It runs well and doesn't make my computer melt while doing it. Modern slop has nothing on this.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →when is on sale about $4 aud and runs on a potato of a laptop, also is very fun. For price 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't know what compelled these devs to think motorcycles behave like a drunk elephant is driving it, but no. This ain't it chief. As for those in charge of making the challenges, you've all convinced me that there are people out there with parents that never loved them. Overall...great game. Try it out.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is my first purchase on steam. The game is absolutely overwhelming for me. Every gamer must experience this game. The map is so big that you need almost 30min to go from one end to another end of map through jet, imagine how big it would be.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Recommendation: 90% Pure fun. The gameplay is incredibly fun and dynamic. The graphics are also great. Flying around with the grappling hook is insanely enjoyable. Even after finishing the whole story, it’s still fun to just jump in, fly around, and destroy outposts (that’s exactly what I did). Easy to recommend
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Let's be honest, nobody plays Just Cause 3 for the story... and that's completely fine. The story is forgettable, but that's not what this game is trying to sell. The real reason to play is the insane freedom it gives you. You can fly across the map with your wingsuit, grapple onto almost anything, blow up entire military bases, steal whatever vehicle you want, and create your own ridiculous moments. The map is beautiful, colorful, and surprisingly fun to explore. Sometimes I completely…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Still holds up after 10 years One of the most fun open world games out there, still looks beautiful too
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game makes me miss the era when games would tout physics. The simple gameplay loop of travelling place to place wreaking havoc with a variety of weapons and vehicles just itches action game vibe. It's a good turn off the brain type game. Still holds up today and with it being updated to finally support cloud saves it was easy to play on PC and Steam Deck. Overall, it's not a masterpiece but it's just simply fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you mix Gta 5, Red Faction: Guerrilla and Far Cry you would get this amazing game. I cannot recommend this enough to anyone who likes shooters and destruction physics games, the map is huge and detailed, there is plenty of vehicles, and the destruction is really good too. However, don't think that you can destroy everything. Only the "bad guy structures" or as they are formally known "chaos objects" can be destroyed with some minor exceptions. But even with this hiccup I still would…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →just cause 2 and 3 raised me, this game is super fun with its explosions, the story is wacky but thats what makes it fun. 9/10 would play again if memory was wiped
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →its like if michael bay made a game where you play as a superhero and destroy all the infrastructure in a country.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game is literally unplayable because it like requires you to be online to play an off-line game. I tried playing 2 times and it just keeps disconnecting from their servers (on an off-line game), so now this game is rotting on my library.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The dictator remover himself, Rico Rodriquez, will personally come to your house and blow you up if you do not play this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i played this game a lot when i was younger but never got around to finishing it so i bought it again on top of all the dlcs and the game felt a lot more complete with them, highly recommended for anyone that want a game they can play and genuinely have fun since you can liberate bases and towns different ways, if you wanna just use tethers to do it or cars its all up to you though if youre playing it and dont like the graphics you can always try out the mod JustCause3 Ultimate, it adds a lot…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun but repetitive. Side activities suck, upgrades aren't worth it. DLCs also suck. The destruction is good.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You have a bunch of ways how to explode everything and somehow this makes people's lives better after? XD
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just Cause 3 has some of the tightest, most innovative gameplay I've ever experienced with interesting mechanics. Other benefits: - Plentiful amount of content - Great writing and humor - Cutscenes are great - David Tennant Its a steal at $20 and even better when on sale (also get the DLCs).
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game is very peak! it has good destruction, beautiful environment, and it runs well on my office laptop! i heavily recommend this game if you like some destruction and you have a potato pc!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Quick Summary Story: Very light and not the main focus. It’s there, but the game is more about sandbox chaos than narrative. Gameplay & Destruction: The highlight. Blowing things up, chaining explosions, and experimenting with gadgets never gets boring. DLC Content: Adds a lot of fun mechanics like the rocket wingsuit, Eden Spark weapon, and mech gameplay — all unique and enjoyable. Traversal: Flying, wingsuiting, and grappling feel amazing and are the best way to play. Driving: Not…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →played this game on the xbox when I was a kid, saw that this was 70% off and knew I had to get it. the controls can be a bit clunky at first, but when you figure it out the game is an absolute gem. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game is kickass.! especially if your baked an start zoning into gamer mode.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game has save problems Does not seem to work with steam cloud You can lose your progress and game frequent crushes, you don't end up where you were last when you restart And this game is a bad design, completely repetitive. Controls are not good. Definitely not as good as just cause 2 this was a complete disaster.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nothing quite beats wingsuiting into a cow then immediately exploding. A game about pure dumb fun, perfection.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →igrone my 2 hours playtime here, in my previous account I played 60 hours Best JC series so far, from mechanic and stories. World Building also, it feels so huge and really interesting to explore idk, if I compare to JC4 I still prefer JC3 Probably I'll grab some achivement and another playtime any day. Still, many other games I never played but will play them for now on
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The story is good, but I love this series mostly for the action and ease of traversing the map, and especially the famous grappling hook.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've never played any of the Just Cause games so I started with Just Cause 3 and I gotta say this game is one of my favorite sandbox games ever with destruction while creating chaos. I've also beaten the game and it's 3 DLCs and I have to say they are really fun and also a great addition for the game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🎮 Just Cause 3 – Pure Chaos Done Right Just Cause 3 is one of those games where the story barely matters, and honestly… that’s perfectly fine. This game is all about freedom, explosions, and absolute madness, and it delivers that in style. ✅ What I liked 🌍 Massive open world — a huge 1000 km² map that actually feels fun to mess around in 🎨 Graphics still hold up really well for a 2015 game ⚙️ Extremely well optimized — no stuttering, no lag, smooth gameplay throughout 💥…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Verdict: A sandbox built almost entirely around player freedom, physics, and spectacle. Just Cause 3 is less concerned with structured missions and more focused on giving players tools and letting creativity take over. The traversal system—grappling hook, wingsuit, and parachute—creates one of the most fluid movement loops in open-world gaming. Simply moving through the world is often more engaging than completing objectives. Combat and destruction are intentionally exaggerated. Bases are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just Cause is a total hit! The open world is huge, you can do whatever you want. Parachute, grappling hook, and messing around the map... madness! The story isn't anything special, but who cares when you can hook onto helicopters and blow up bridges?! The graphics are still great, even though the game is a bit older. I definitely recommend it to everyone who loves action and explosions! Get ready for a lot of 'BOOM' effects and enjoy! 💥
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is everything wrong with 2010s open world games. -Game screaming at you about live services and wanting to be online -Humungous empty map. Over 2x size of base Witcher 3 but only like 5 interiors -Bugs. Lost my save file glitch like the old metro game -Removed sprint button from a previous game -Horrible driving mechanics. Reminds me of Watch dogs. -Ubisoft checklist style side missions. +The batman wing suit is the best thing about this game alongside the explosions.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I absolutely love this video game. I've been playing it for almost 7 years.... Just cause 3 has a very large open world map, which you can do whatever you want. Which i think is very interesting and enjoyable. I also love that you can take NPCs cars which are great if you would like to drive around in super Impressive vehicles. +Thank you for reading!+
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →not bad fun, if not repetitive. My main issue is the crashing, I've tried various fixes and work arounds but it just crashes randomly, could be 3 mins, could be 33, no rhyme or reason or obvious reason. 19hrs in and I've given up, given it takes so long to get into the game, its just too annoying. I don't have crashing issues on anything else, just this. Google search shows loads of issues for others, but none of the positive reviews on here report issues, so must just be if its solid you…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →More than a decade after its release, this game remains nothing short of incredible. Even in 2026, it continues to impress with its quality, gameplay, and overall experience. It's genuinely surprising how well it has aged compared to many newer titles. The only real drawback is the story mode, which can become quite repetitive over time. However, aside from that, the game excels in almost every area and remains highly enjoyable even years later. If you're considering giving it a try, I can…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →just. yes. i'd buy it on its non-sale price. but on sale? its £2 for gods sake. for about 60 hours of fun (for me at least)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →playing off steam deck and while inconvenient its fun. i love the grapple hook thingiue but i hate that every upgrade requires to do annoying ass challenges
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You're a solo mercenary aiding a people's rebellion to liberate an island from a ruthless dictator using a variety of weapons, vehicles and all round chaos. Sound a little bit Far Cry 6? Don't play that. Play this!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →JC3 was the first ever game I played, and OH. MY. GOD. I will NEVER regret it! It holds a lot of value to me because it was my first ever game I played, besides that, the game is AMAZING. The whole base destruction system is wonderful, challenges for gears and the MODS are wonderful to play with. The whole storyline is great! All of this got me into speed running the game cause I enjoyed it so much! When I first played and finished JC4, I was disappointed by it, I wasn't fond of it like I was…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just Cause 2 was the favorite game of my childhood. For me it was like GTA, but with a grappling hook. This game just takes it up a notch a delivers an amazingly good sequel. Grappling hook + Wingsuit + Explosions = A banger :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →21st August 2026: Just finished the story of JUST CAUSE 3, If you are looking for a open world story mode game which can run in mid specs pc/laptop this is the one. Trust me , the actions and adventure will surely keep you engaged throughout the story. You should try it once . The good: 1.The traversal is the real star. Once you unlock the wingsuit and start chaining grapple-boosts with parachute pops, moving around the map feels genuinely exhilarating — better than most games that make…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love this game, the gameplay is good but helicopter flying is a bit wonky
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →by FAR the best of the 4 JUST CAUSe titles and probably my favorite of the genre period for open modern open worlds of this type, I played mercenaries back in the day on the o.g. XBOX and always loved the GTA style but as a military good guy in a warzone, this is the climax of the genre for me tho, the wingsuit is so much fun, and the characters are funny and the little tapes revealing the insights to the mind of the evil general that detail his rise to power are very cool, not to mention the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This may be the perfect video game. I spent the first 30 hours of my first playthrough on ps4 just stealing cars and driving around the map, then decided to actually start the game. Arguably my favorite game of all time. Probably the most shallow aspect of the game is the weapon variety, but that isn't really the point of the game, and you are not lacking choice.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This one holds a special place in my heart because it's the only JC that actually paid homage to the original. Not only in story but in gameplay (taking over each settlement through a liberation, VIVA LA REVOLUCION). Plus the addition of some incredible gameplay elements. My only gripe about this game is the vehicle physics are horrid. Like embarrassingly so. Motorcycles got the worst of it, which being a motorcyclist myself kinda pisses me off. Otherwise, definitely give this one a go. It's a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really enjoyed this game a lot. Every corner of the map feels alive and full of opportunities—to destroy, fly, capture, and experiment. The mix of hit-and-run tactics, strategy, and even those satisfying “cowardly escapes” makes the gameplay exciting and dynamic. I especially loved experimenting with the environment and taking on rewarding challenges. The story is engaging, and the way it treats the player makes you truly feel heroic.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"I'm a firestarter, you're a firestarter..." The third entry in the Just Cause series, taking the action to a Mediterranean country known as Medici. Rico Rodriguez is on a mission to remove a dictator, Sebastiano Di Ravello, from his homeland. That, however, is but a framing device for the sheer chaos that is bound to ensue. To put it simply, this game is absurd and over-the-top in the best ways possible: It's full of copious explosions, chaotic gunfights, and plentiful opportunities to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Seriously great game that I recommend giving a try. Only critism is needing flare for fast travel and the repitiveness of liberting towns.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I just bought this game from the steam sale, and it was a great choice! This is peak.... It feels like you're in a movie.... Having played Just Cause 2 before, I can say this took all the craziness from JC2 and made it better! You love destruction? Buy It! You love a good story? Buy It! And the graphics.... Just Buy It!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Many people criticize this game based on it's story and it having repetitive content , but frick story man when i can fly around causing chaos , there is NO repititiveness Its all upto how you play the game , you have like 80 options for just breaking backs A W 8.1/10 game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very fun progression and blowing things up is fun, you need more time to cancel enemy reinforcements
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