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Shenmue III sees the eagerly anticipated continuation of the epic story-driven saga. Take control of Ryo Hazuki, a teenage martial artist, determined to unravel the mystery behind his father's murder and to exact revenge on the killer.

Shenmue III is a adventure, action and martial arts game developed by YS NET and published by ININ.
Released on November 19th 2020 is available only on Windows in 9 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.

It has received 1,312 reviews of which 961 were positive and 351 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 28.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 0.89€ on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified Shenmue III into these genres:

Adventure Action Martial Arts Open World Story Rich Singleplayer Third Person Quick-Time Events Epic Kickstarter Anime Atmospheric RPG Cult Classic Fighting JRPG Simulation

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7×64, Windows 8×64, Windows 10×64 (64-bit OS Required)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 (3.40 GHz) or better; Quad-core or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti or better (DirectX 11 card & VRAM 2GB Required)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 100 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card

User reviews & Ratings

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32 hours played
Jan. 2026
DON'T BUY THIS GAME, if.. you are looking for great experience adventure, good story, and intense fight. you wont find that in this game. but if you are Shenmue fans, or just want to nostalgia with old school gameplay, go on. buy this game. -the story of this game is basic, continuing the previous story telling Ryo's journey to avenge his father's death; -the gameplay (including NPC) is also very basic like common game from 90s / 2000s; -the visual and world building is beautiful (especially in Bailu Village). Good to play for relaxing; -lot of fun mini games.
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11 hours played
Jan. 2026
"So people are what matters to you?" Just like in every other Shenmue you will get to know a wonderful cast of characters. That has always been one of the series strongest points. One of my favorite things in the game is going home at night and having long talks with Shenhua. You get to know her so well and it feels so cozy during those moments. Don't listen to all the hate. I've been playing Shenmue since the first game released on Dreamcast and I had just as much fun with this one as the other two. You might love it, or not enjoy it, but at least you formed an opinion for yourself.
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Dec. 2025
Shenmue III isn’t a game you play. It’s a place you return to. I waited nearly 20 years for this, and somehow it understood exactly who it was made for. Many criticisms focus on the game being “slow” or “outdated”, but that completely misunderstands what Shenmue has always been. Shenmue was never about fast progression, constant rewards, or spectacle. It was about presence. About living inside a world that moves at human speed. For me, Shenmue isn’t nostalgia. It’s geography. I travelled to Yokosuka and Kowloon because of Shenmue. Not as a tourist, but as someone who already knew the rhythm of the streets. Shenmue III continued that connection effortlessly. What made this game special for me was how calming and grounding it was. The daily routines, the walking without urgency, the repeated training, the quiet conversations. It doesn’t rush you. It doesn’t push you. It allows you to exist inside its world without constantly demanding progress. This is a game that treats waiting, repetition, and routine as intentional design, not flaws. If you come here expecting a modern open-world checklist, you’ll be disappointed. If you expect Shenmue to suddenly reinvent itself, you’ll be disappointed. But if you understand Shenmue… If you value atmosphere over spectacle, routine over reward, and being over winning… Then Shenmue III is exactly what it needed to be. Faithful. Quiet. Human. Recommended — for those who already know what Shenmue is.
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46 hours played
July 2025
A beautiful great game. I highly recommend it to anyone who has enjoyed Shenmue I and Shenmue II. It is important to note: This is a 'shorter' game than Shenmue I & II, as it covers only one chapter of storyline. There is also a lot of optional grinding, but it is mostly optional so you can skip it. There is a newgame + mode, so if you finish, you can carry over most of what you earned (skills, mastery, money, etc.) I recommend this highly!
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31 hours played
July 2025
I loved Shenmue 1 and 2. Those games felt like they were genuinely trying to capture the atmosphere of Japan and China. The environments were grounded and as realistic to their real world counterparts as the graphics of the time allowed. It felt like you were exploring a slice of Japan and China, from the architecture to the culture. Shenmue 3, on the other hand, feels completely like a fantasy. Everything is bathed in day-glow colors and is excessively vibrant. It doesn't feel like you're exploring a real world location at all everything is too pretty and unrealistic. It also lacks the foreign charm of the originals. Even the game itself lacks the charm that made the first two so special. I also wish they had just finished the story. There's a lot of busywork in Shenmue 3 just like in the first two games but it’s been 20 years. A more focused, to-the-point experience that wrapped things up would have worked better, in my opinion.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Shenmue III is currently priced at 28.99€ on Steam.

No, Shenmue III is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 28.99€ on Steam.

Yes, Shenmue III received 961 positive votes out of a total of 1,312 achieving a rating of 7.06.
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Shenmue III was developed by YS NET and published by ININ.

Yes, Shenmue III is playable and fully supported on Windows.

No, Shenmue III is not playable on MacOS.

No, Shenmue III is not playable on Linux.

Shenmue III is a single-player game.

Yes, there are 3 DLCs available for Shenmue III. Explore additional content available for Shenmue III on Steam.

No, Shenmue III does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

No, Shenmue III does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, Shenmue III 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.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Shenmue III.

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YS NET
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Release 19 Nov 2020
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