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The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing and the paramilitary force known as “the Legion” seizes control. Hire mercs, meet interesting characters, and fight in tactically deep turn-based combat in this true successor to a beloved franchise.

Jagged Alliance 3 is a strategy, turn-based tactics and tactical game developed by Haemimont Games and published by THQ Nordic.
Released on July 14th 2023 is available only on Windows in 10 languages: English, German, Russian, French, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Polish and Indonesian.

It has received 12,940 reviews of which 11,576 were positive and 1,364 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 13.49€ on Steam with a 70% discount, but you can find it for 2.02€ on Gamivo.


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Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 & 11 (64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel Quad Core or AMD Ryzen with 3 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX12 compatible card with 2GB of VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 950 or AMD Radeon R7 370 with 2GB of VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
  • Additional Notes: Some modern integrated GPUs from Intel, and all AMD Ryzen integrated GPUs are compatible, but performance may be low

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Feb. 2026
What a game. Wow. It feels like the middle-ground between X-COM and Fallout 1/2, only in the very underutilized setting of (a fictionalized) Africa. I had never played a Jagged Alliance game before, and the initial learning curve of a combination between RTwP strategy and turn-based combat in a 3D setting took quite a few hours to get used to. When things finally clicked, this just became an incredible joy to play. Proper battle planning quite meaningfully alters outcomes, turning impossible battles into manageable ones. The management of economy, equipment, militia and squads feels rewarding. Map navigation and encounters in different sectors feel like a straight up homage to classic Fallout style, with non-linear storytelling and pop culture references. I highly recommend grabbing two essential mods from the Steam Workshop which really help the game become more fun: "Descriptive Chance to Hit" by Lobo and "Audaki’s UI Enhancements" by Lucjan.
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Jan. 2026
I love this game. It's not Xcom, but it's a very good replacement to scratch that itch. Weirdly, I like that it doesn't feel completely balanced. There are strategies and combinations that will allow you to succeed a tough mission, and it doesn't feel quite like cheezing the game. A fair warning : the onboarding is old school (like CIV 2 and that kind of stuff). Meaning you will have to read the game mechanics in the help section to get by. Because of this it's possible that you might start your first game, learn it on the fly as the tutorial is text based and not super helpful, and then be compelled to restart from the beginning as you know you'll have a much easier playthrough. If you do this, get as far as you can, even if you think your team is doomed. The game mecanics will keep revealing themselves and you won't be caught off guard.
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Nov. 2025
one of my favorite games. unlimited replay value, so many good mods, punishing but ultimately fair difficulty (i would advise you to read a walkthrough for your first playthrough), great story, funny as ♥♥♥♥ characters except livewire she is so ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ annoying, works perfectly under linux i could go on. i think the greatest compliment i can give a game is when i'm unable to put it down after i start playing, like i can grind this ♥♥♥♥ for 12 hours straight without getting bored and i have adhd lol. utter masterpiece and the first TBT game i fell in love with, excellent introduction to the genre despite its difficulty, again read a guide also install QoL mods. i'm using: show chance to hit (https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2993428346) audaki's UI enhancements (https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3159404303) pause for mines (https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3048450835) no stealth vignette (https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3048788234) interface tweaks (https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3274998887) and less intrusive healthbars (https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3277519019) another note, if you are on linux with an NVIDIA gpu you have to disable SSR otherwise the game hangs/crashes at launch. protondb page which outlines the tweak: https://www.protondb.com/app/1084160
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July 2025
🧪 FIELD REPORT: Jagged Alliance 3 Agent: MRChanutty | Playtime: 72 hrs | Difficulty: Normal ... Day 1 – Had no idea what this was. Saw “Tactical Turn-Based + Military” — instant buy. Day 2 – First run: “Why can’t I hit anyone in this game?” Missed 90% shots like a stormtrooper. Day 3 – Dropped it for a bit. Felt clunky. Something didn’t click. Day 4 – Gave it a proper second try. Then realized I forgot to create my own custom A.I.M. merc. Oops. Day 5 – Read beginner guides. Third run began. This time with a custom sniper-leader build. Clean. Day 6 – Reached the main island. Things opened up. Decisions actually mattered. Loved it. Day 7 – I’m a perfectionist. Saved every 5 minutes. One wrong call 3 missions ago? Reload city. Day 14 – Surprises everywhere. Couldn’t resist — looked up spoilers. Regret nothing. Day 15 – Running 3 merc teams across the world map. Some free, some premium. Felt like a private military CEO. Day 20 – Ready for the big twist. Main quest kicks off. Day 21 – Full map clear. Not a single enemy left. Every squad prepped, every weapon modded. Day 24 – Final mission. Grew attached to every merc. From rookies to gods. Felt like watching my kids grow up. Day 25 – Game completed. Sat there listening to every goodbye line. Didn’t expect that. 🧠 LIFE FIT INSIGHT A true tactical sandbox. From hiring quirky mercs to managing world map zones, this game shines in depth and personality. You’ll mess up. A lot. But that’s the charm — and reading spoilers doesn’t ruin it; it sharpens it. By the end, it’s not about missions — it’s about watching your weird, dysfunctional squad become legends. Absolutely recommended — but only if you’re ready to feel.
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March 2025
Jagged Alliance has always been a unique tactical strategy game with its own distinctive mechanics and style. As a kid, I couldn’t really appreciate this masterpiece (mainly due to a lack of brainpower) , but I’ve finally gotten my hands on the “fresh” installment of the series. Right from the start, I had a sense of deja vu—the game initially felt complex and unwelcoming. I guess I’ve gotten used to modern games guiding you step-by-step through all the mechanics. Here, you’re given just a few basic text hints. It was funny to see a “tip” pop up at hour 19 of my play through. Still, once I got through the prologue and figured out (or so I thought) the game’s core systems, the learning phase smoothly turned into a planning and conquest phase. In terms of gameplay mechanics, it really reminded me of Silent Storm, a game I spent a lot of time with and used to consider one of the most well-designed and engaging tactics titles. This game even has destructible environments! Not fully destructible, of course, but I was thrilled when an RPG blast knocked down a house wall. I thought that kind of tech was long gone—but apparently not! Interestingly, there’s no visible hit percentage when shooting at enemies, so you’re basically firing “by feel.” At first, I didn’t like that system (and yes, you can change it with a mod) , but eventually I got used to it and actually started to enjoy it—it makes the game feel more realistic (though I did resort to save-scumming now and then) . Around hour 30, defending and capturing territories started to feel a bit repetitive, and I thought I was done with the game. But the next morning, like an addict, I was booting it up again, ready to wipe out more bad guys. And I think that says a lot—the core mechanics work so well that you just don’t get tired of playing. Combat alone isn’t enough—you also need to study the map, prep your squad, manage weapons and ammo, and most importantly, keep your finances in check. It may sound like a grind from the outside, but these layers actually make the experience more engaging and push you to think strategically. I never expected to enjoy spending so much time on the world map. The mission maps almost always have something interesting—a unique location or character. At first, I was skipping the dialogue, thinking this was just a mercenary conquest game. But once I started paying attention, I realised I was missing out on a surprisingly well-written and often funny story. Even though dialogue is presented through static character portraits, the voice acting is excellent and adds a lot of immersion. The quests, while often classic “fetch this, do that” types, are surprisingly creative and sometimes even interconnected. You rarely see that level of design anymore, even in AAA titles. The lack of obvious quest markers actually makes things more fun—you have to think a bit and interact with the world yourself. There’s also a lot of well-done, tongue-in-cheek humour and references. Surprisingly, the dialogue system feels fully fleshed out and offers meaningful variations, though I’m not entirely sure how much they affect gameplay. At some point, I thought nothing could stop me… but after a certain story twist, my squads got completely overwhelmed. I fought for several days trying to hold my ground, desperately trying to keep my mercs alive, but the enemy forces just kept coming—and eventually I hit a wall. And that’s where my playthrough pretty much ended. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to recover from the mistakes I made in earlier parts of the game… but it doesn’t change the fact that this is an outstanding tactical turn-based strategy game.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jagged Alliance 3 is currently priced at 13.49€ on Steam.

Jagged Alliance 3 is currently available at a 70% discount. You can purchase it for 13.49€ on Steam.

Jagged Alliance 3 received 11,576 positive votes out of a total of 12,940 achieving a rating of 8.72.
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Jagged Alliance 3 was developed by Haemimont Games and published by THQ Nordic.

Jagged Alliance 3 is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Jagged Alliance 3 is not playable on MacOS.

Jagged Alliance 3 is not playable on Linux.

Jagged Alliance 3 offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

Jagged Alliance 3 includes Co-op mode where you can team up with friends.

There is a DLC available for Jagged Alliance 3. Explore additional content available for Jagged Alliance 3 on Steam.

Jagged Alliance 3 does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Jagged Alliance 3 does not support Steam Remote Play.

Jagged Alliance 3 is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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Jagged Alliance 3 PEGI 18
Rating
8.7
11,576
1,364
Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
582
Developer
Haemimont Games
Publisher
THQ Nordic
Release 14 Jul 2023
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