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About Max Payne 3
Max Payne 3 is a third-person shooter in which the player assumes the role of its titular character, Max Payne. A new feature to the series, introduced in Max Payne 3, is the cover system, which allows players to gain a tactical advantage, and avoid taking damage from enemies. To progress through the linear story, players take on enemies throughout levels. The game features interactive cutscenes which transition seamlessly into continuing gameplay; there are no loading screens across gameplay and cutscenes.
Release Date
May 15, 2012
Developers
Rockstar New England
Publishers
Rockstar Games
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Is Max Payne 3 worth buying?

Steam
86.95% positive
'Very Positive', 62,818 reviews
Metacritic
87
Critics (IGDB)
89/100
12 critics

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What is Max Payne 3 about?

Throughout the single-player mode, players control Max Payne, a former detective who has become a vigilante after the murder of his wife and daughter. Nine years after the events of the second game, Max becomes employed as a private security contractor in Brazil, but quickly becomes entangled in a quest filled with death and betrayal.

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Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer

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What is the cheapest place to buy Max Payne 3?

Right now the lowest price for Max Payne 3 we're tracking is $1.86 at YuPlay — 91% below Steam's $19.99. We compare 5 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Max Payne 3 has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Max Payne 3 is $1.59 at YuPlay on May 23, 2026. The current best price is about 17% above that low.

Is Max Payne 3 worth buying?

87% of 62,818 Steam user reviews for Max Payne 3 are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 87.

When was Max Payne 3 released?

Max Payne 3 released on May 15, 2012, developed by Rockstar New England, Rockstar Vancouver, Rockstar London, Rockstar Toronto and published by Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive.

What platforms is Max Payne 3 available on?

Max Payne 3 is available on PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360. It supports single player, multiplayer.

When do Max Payne 3 prices drop?

Max Payne 3 last hit a new low of $1.59 on May 23, 2026 at YuPlay. Current best price is $1.86. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Max Payne 3?

The cheapest Max Payne 3 price right now is $1.86 at YuPlay, 91% below the Steam price.

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YuPlayBest price-89%$1.86Buy Max Payne 3 at YuPlay
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Instant Gaming-92%$5.28Buy Max Payne 3 at Instant Gaming
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All-time low: $1.59 at YuPlay on May 23, 2026 — the current best price is 17% above it.

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