Killing Floor 3

Killing Floor 3

July 24, 2025

PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X/S

Killing Floor 3 is the next installment in the legendary action/horror series. This intense FPS puts you in the boots of a Nightfall specialist joining forces with up to five teammates to battle waves of Zeds, earn dosh, unlock skills, and build the ultimate arsenal.

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Alejandro Morillas IGN Spain Jul 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

70.0

"Killing Floor 3 is a good sequel, with interesting additions and the refinement of a formula that works as well as ever. However, it has little launch content and relies too heavily on its progression system."

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Alessandro Alosi The Games Machine Jul 2025
78.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

71.0

"Those looking for a co-op horror FPS will find satisfaction in Killing Floor 3&s;s solid foundation, despite some performance issues and limited content. Conversely, those hoping for an evolution that retains the charm of the second installment, a game capable …"

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Andrew Highton Insider Gaming Jul 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

45.0

"Old-school KF fans might find Killing Floor 3 undercooked and divisive, and new-school players might struggle to see what the fuss is all about. Killing Floor 3 is a fun, survival-horror shooter that shreds with its killer soundtrack and replayability."

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Ben Fellows PlayStation Universe Jul 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

45.0

"This might not be the biggest Killing Floor launch ever, but it might be the best-built one - at least once the performance issues are patched up. You get fewer weapons and perks, but they&s;re better designed, more interesting, and …"

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Branden Zavaleta Impulsegamer Jul 2025
56.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

20.0

"To justify buying the game now, you&s;d have to have supreme confidence in Tripwire (whose team has changed dramatically since KF2), and assume that they&s;re treating this like an Early Access game, but realistically, it&s;s better to wait and go …"

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Cory Wells Hardcore Gamer Jul 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"With cross-play, deep progression systems and stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals, this cooperative shooter delivers hours of intense, gory fun."

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Danilo Di Gennaro 4News.it Jul 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

70.0

"Killing Floor 3 is the most ambitious chapter in Tripwire Interactive&s;s horde shooter series. Its boldness is evident in its choice of a new aesthetic style and a class system that brings the title closer to hero shooters, while preserving …"

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Derek Johnson Jump Dash Roll Jul 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

40.0

"Killing Floor 3 isn&s;t as good as its predecessors, but is still better than a lot of its contemporaries."

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Diego Nicolás Argüello GameSpot Jul 2025
48.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

46.0

"But when the experience tries to be a copy of everything but itself, and not one of its limbs seems designed to stand out and leave a lasting impression, does any of this matter?"

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Dominic Sheard DarkZero Jul 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

35.0

"Killing Floor 3 marks a familiar return to the franchise&s;s wave-based cooperative FPS roots, delivering the chaotic, blood-soaked action fans expect in a new sci-fi setting."

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Elie Gould PC Gamer Jul 2025
74.0 /100

Graphics

74.0

Gameplay

74.0

Story

74.0

"Killing Floor 3 is fun, quick to pick up, and builds on what worked for its predecessors. And while there&s;ll always be a place for gory multiplayer shooters, they are a dime a dozen, and this one doesn&s;t do a …"

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Elliot Attard Checkpoint Gaming Jul 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

57.0

Story

48.0

"Killing Floor 3 delivers the punch and the thrill that you&s;d expect from this well-renowned franchise. Upgraded with modern audiences in mind, the title could have easily been the next big release from a talented development studio. However, with too …"

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Francesco Destri IGN Italy Jul 2025
65.0 /100

"Killing Floor 3 is bloody and fun, but stuck in the past: a solid co-op shooter with old-school charm, yet lacking innovation and at risk of becoming repetitive without fresh content."

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Hamed MohammdPor CriticLenz Jul 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Killing Floor 3 is exactly what you&s;re looking for if you want a multiplayer game to battle hordes of zombies and bizarre creatures."

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Jaime Tugayev DualShockers Jul 2025
65.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"Mowing down zed is still fun in principle, but the weak sound design, questionable aesthetic shift, and repetitive gameplay loop make it hard to justify at the full price of $39.99. If Tripwire supports this game as much as it …"

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Javi Striker Generación Xbox Jul 2025
83.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Clearly, this is a great game that will give us a good number of hours with the controller in our hands, and with which we won&s;t stop feeling the frenzy of destroying everything while heavy metal plays alongside our teammates."

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Jeff M Young Analog Stick Gaming Jul 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

45.0

"Killing Floor 3 can be a great time under the right circumstances, but it lacks the content to really make it part of the conversation. Progression does have its moments, but eventually does start to feel like a grind as …"

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Joshua Render GameGrin Jul 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

45.0

"Killing Floor 3 does everything you want right, but at the same time, it lacks some of the magic seen in the older games."

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Karl Smart The Outerhaven Productions Jul 2025
40.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

10.0

"Killing Floor 3 must be doing something right as the game series is well into it&s;s third game, but I can&s;t understand how a very generic horde-shooter can last this long. With under 2000 players on the game a couple …"

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Lucas Moura Hu3br Jul 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

64.0

"“Killing Floor 3” brings some notable improvements on the gameplay front, but the shift to a “Game as a Service” style game tones down difficulty, tactical opportunities and most of all, player expression. A price maybe too high to pay."

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Mandy Valentine BioGamer Girl Jul 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

26.0

"Killing Floor 3 takes everything fans loved about the series and amplifies it with polish, chaos, and smarter enemies. Every match feels intense, every victory earned."

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Miles Thompson FingerGuns Jul 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

"In attempting to modernise and streamline the formula, Killing Floor 3 delivers a decent but disappointing follow-up to a niche classic. The changes to Perks, weapon variety and introduction of the social hub do little to uplift the core mechanics, …"

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Nathan Hennessy WellPlayed Jul 2025
50.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"While it mostly nails its signature vibes, Killing Floor 3 is mired by a confusing live service experience and crap performance"

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Oğuz Önder Tourens Jul 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Killing Floor 3 continues the fast-paced, gory, and chaotic FPS experience familiar from previous games in the series, while introducing innovations such as enhanced graphics and class-based specialization systems. The game is most enjoyable in multiplayer mode, emphasizing team coordination …"

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Ravi Sinha GamingBolt Jul 2025
50.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

40.0

"Killing Floor 3 could have been an intriguing futuristic take on the franchise, but ultimately fumbles in every single way that matters."

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Jul 2025
70.0 /100

"There&s;s certainly fun to be had with Killing Floor 3. Killing waves of demons is as enjoyable as ever, but some of the changes here are unfortunate, and the new additions don&s;t wholly make up for them. There&s;s some work …"

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Richard Walker Xbox Achievements Jul 2025
70.0 /100

"Killing Floor 3 is set seventy years after the events of Killing Floor 2. That might mean something, were the story a compelling reason to play the l..."

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Ruben Wastyn Pragalicious Jul 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

45.0

"Killing Floor 3 is a bloody rollercoaster ride that you’ll want to experience again and again. As long as you can overlook the technical flaws. The gameplay is strong, the progression system is deep, and the co-op is unrivalled. Yet …"

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Shanne Walda Play Watch Read Jul 2025
40.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

30.0

"Killing Floor 3 still has rapid action and bloody chaos, but at the same time feels a lot of outbreak. Classes and weapons are limited, the hub is removing pace and newcomers have to figure out the Zeds themselves. The …"

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Terrence Johnson ZTGD Jul 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

30.0

"Killing Floor 3 is a weird one. It looks better. It’s technically deeper. The gore and co-op moments still slap. But it’s also slower, clunkier, and more controlled than the chaos we used to love."

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TJ Denzer Shacknews Jul 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"As I expected, your mileage will Killing Floor 3 will likely depend on the friends you bring to the party. Fortunately, crossplay between PC and consoles makes that easier than ever. Unfortunately, if you don’t have some buds on hand, …"

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Tuffcub TheSixthAxis Jul 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

20.0

"Killing Floor 3 is like a McDonalds at 3am after a big night out. It&s;s basic and definitely not nutritious, but when you&s;re in the right mood, it hits the spot. If you&s;re after deep narrative or refined polish, look …"

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