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2011 PCPlayStationXbox 19.99 € 👍 71 % Mostly positive, 12,758 reviews on Steam Steam Deck playable

A linear horror shooter where you fight as the slow-mo-wielding Point Man or the body-possessing ghost Paxton Fettel, best played in co-op with a friend. Combat is more action-heavy than its predecessors, with the scares somewhat toned down.

What defines F.E.A.R. 3:

  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat

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Call of Duty: Black Ops III

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Call of Duty: World at War

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