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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® on Steam

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Enter the world of cinematic stealth action with Splinter Cell, the game that propelled the genre to cult status. You are Sam Fisher, an elite covert agent in the NSA's top-secret division: Third Echelon.

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® is a stealth, action and third person game developed and published by Ubisoft.
Released on April 01st 2008 is available on Windows and Steam Deck in 2 languages: English and French.

It has received 3,850 reviews of which 3,350 were positive and 500 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam.


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English
French

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System requirements

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Windows
Minimum:
  • Supported OS: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
  • Processor: Pentium® III or AMD Athlon™ 800 MHz
  • System Memory: 256 MB of RAM or above
  • Video Card: 32 MB 3D video card (64
  • Sound Card: Direct X 8.1 compliant sound card (
  • DirectX Version: DirectX® version 8.1 or higher
  • Hard Disk: 1.5 GB available hard disk space
  • Multiplayer: Broadband Internet connection

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User reviews & Ratings

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22 hours played
Aug. 2026
A stealth masterpiece that still shines (thanks to the community) I played it back in the day on GameCube and loved it, so I decided to buy it again on PC to relive the experience. Years have passed, but the lighting and shadow work done by the original development team is still absolutely mind-blowing. It's incredible how such a pioneering lighting system still looks great and forms the foundation of such perfect stealth mechanics to this day. Regarding the localization, I have to admit that the Spanish dub is pretty bad (telling it like it is), but surprisingly it's still a lot of fun, and in the end, the effort to have localized content in our language is always appreciated. ⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PLAYING ON PC Ubisoft's PC port job is straight-up horrible. If you boot it up as is, it's a technical disaster. However, I highly recommend playing it with the EnhancedSC patch; created by Joshhhuaaa, you can get it [url=https://github.com/Joshhhuaaa/EnhancedSC] here . This patch works pure magic, improving the game tremendously and adapting it to modern rigs by fixing all the issues of the vanilla version: [*]Visuals: Fixes resolution issues and restores the lighting and ambient occlusion so they look as originally intended. [*]Audio: Fixes bugs and sound issues. [*]Controls: Makes it fully and perfectly compatible with any modern controller (plug and play). In short: the base port is a disaster, but with Joshhuaaa's work it becomes the definitive experience. An absolutely essential game.
12 hours played
June 2026
I played this game for the very first time when I was just a kid, and coming back to fully finish it now before jumping into Pandora Tomorrow has been an incredible trip down memory lane. Beating it as an adult gave me a whole new appreciation for what Ubisoft achieved back in the days. The light and shadow mechanics still hold up perfectly today. There is an unmatched tension in creeping through the darkness, holding your breath while a guard walks just inches away from your position. Replaying legendary missions like CIA HQ and Kalinatek with a mature gaming mindset made me realize just how brilliant and punishing the level design actually is. Of course, the game shows its age in some areas. The gunplay feels quite dated and clunky during the rare moments you are forced into combat, and the brutal trial-and-error nature means you will be relying heavily on the quicksave button. However, these quirks just add to that authentic, challenging old-school charm. The original Splinter Cell is a genuine masterpiece that defined the stealth genre. Messing around with night vision, snake cameras, and lockpicks still makes you feel like the ultimate secret agent. If you want to relive a childhood classic or see exactly where this legendary series started, this is an absolute must-play.
13 hours played
March 2026
Metal gear solid is my favourite series of all time so I felt like I needed to play Splinter Cell and this is proper stealth I really enjoyed it a lot.
11 hours played
March 2026
I understand now why people love this game and call it one of the greats when it comes to the Stealth Genre. Please if you enjoy stealth games at all this is a must play. You will need the patch to play this and its super easy to download! Its called EnhancedSC on github!!!
34 hours played
Feb. 2026
One of the two best stealth Characters in history, Sam Fisher's legacy is one of the best experiences you'll ever have, reguardless of time, these games are basically timeless classics that nothing has been able to compete against since the turn of this century.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam.

No, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 9.99€ on Steam.

Yes, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® received 3,350 positive votes out of a total of 3,850 achieving a rating of 8.39.
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® was developed and published by Ubisoft.

Yes, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® is playable and fully supported on Windows.

No, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® is not playable on MacOS.

No, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® is not playable on Linux.

Yes, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.

This information about Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® is not available yet.

No, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® does not support VR.

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® is a single-player game.

No, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® does not currently offer any DLC.

No, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

No, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® 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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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell® PEGI 12
Rating
8.4
3,350
500
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Online players
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Developer
Ubisoft
Publisher
Ubisoft
Release 01 Apr 2008
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