SimulationFit check
Is Silent Hunter® III worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- WWII naval fans who want submarine command and convoy engagements
- Simulation players who prefer campaigns shaped by their decisions
- Groups of up to eight players seeking cooperative submarine play over LAN
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a tightly scripted campaign rather than an unscripted, non-linear war story
- Players who want fast arcade action without crew management or adjustable realism settings
- Solo players looking for a game centered on competitive multiplayer
Our take on Silent Hunter® III
Its defining structure is an unscripted WWII campaign in which command decisions and patrol results shape a submarine captain’s career.
What is Silent Hunter® III?
Silent Hunter III is a WWII submarine simulation centered on commanding U-boats during naval patrols.
Playable vessels include Type II, VII, IX, and XXI submarines, with attacks using torpedoes or deck guns against Allied convoys and warships. Patrols can involve stealth beneath escort ships, surfacing, and changing weather or daylight conditions. A non-linear campaign creates an individual wartime career shaped by command decisions and patrol results. Crew members follow orders and develop over time. A naval academy tutorial introduces the basics, while adjustable realism settings support different play preferences. The game also includes cooperative LAN multiplayer for up to eight players.
How Silent Hunter® III plays
- 01Dynamic campaign
- An unscripted WWII career changes according to command choices and patrol outcomes.
- 02Crew development
- Crew members receive commands and change based on what happens during patrols.
- 03Playable U-boats
- The submarine roster includes Type II, VII, IX, and XXI boats.
- 04Adjustable realism
- Realism options let players modify how demanding the simulation is.
- 05LAN cooperation
- Cooperative multiplayer supports groups of up to eight players over LAN.
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Silent Hunter® III: platforms & release
Is Silent Hunter® III worth it?
It is worth it if: WWII naval fans who want submarine command and convoy engagements. Skip it if: players seeking a tightly scripted campaign rather than an unscripted, non-linear war story.
Where can I download Silent Hunter® III?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Silent Hunter® III's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Silent Hunter® III on?
Windows only.
