Fit check
Is The Wanted 3 worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Racing fans who want delivery tasks alongside police chases
- Players who enjoy upgrading vehicles with parts earned from competitions
- Steam users interested in creating and sharing racing-game mods
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking substantial danger throughout every activity may find the daytime delivery sections too uneventful
- Players who prefer forgiving police chases may dislike the consequences of being detected at night
- Players looking for kart racing or drift-focused events may prefer a game built around those formats
Our take on The Wanted 3
The day-night structure gives the game a clear risk trade-off: delivery work provides money with little threat, while night activities offer upgrade parts but expose the player to patrol cars. That focus leaves less room for activities outside deliveries, competitions, vehicle management, and pursuit.
What is The Wanted 3?
The Wanted 3 is a racing simulation built around police-and-driver chases.
During the day, delivery tasks provide game money with little threat, which can be spent on vehicles and garages. Night mode adds map-based competitions that award money and vehicle parts for upgrades, but patrol cars can detect the player and pursue them. The game also supports Steam Workshop uploads, allowing players to create and share mods. It is a solo-developed PC release and the third game in the series. The developer says future free updates may add levels or revise existing content, while the game price may change as updates arrive.
How The Wanted 3 plays
- 01Daytime Deliveries
- Delivery work awards game money and takes place with almost no threat.
- 02Night Competitions
- Map events at night provide money and vehicle parts for upgrades.
- 03Police Pursuits
- Patrol vehicles can discover the player during night mode, making direct confrontation risky.
- 04Vehicle Garages
- Earned money can be spent on vehicles and garages.
- 05Steam Workshop
- Players can make mods and upload them through Steam for sharing.
The Wanted 3 compared to similar games
The Wanted 3 combines daytime delivery work, vehicle and garage purchases, night competitions, and police pursuits. KartKraft™ centers on karting, while Absolute Drift focuses on drifting across 34 tracks and event challenges. Alaskan Road Truckers instead presents long-haul trucking with route risk and roadside tasks.
The Wanted 3: platforms & release
Is The Wanted 3 worth it?
It is worth it if: racing fans who want delivery tasks alongside police chases. Skip it if: players seeking substantial danger throughout every activity may find the daytime delivery sections too uneventful.
Where can I download The Wanted 3?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens The Wanted 3's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is The Wanted 3 on?
Windows only.
