Is Saints Row: The Third Worth Playing in 2026?
2011
PlayStation 3
Linux
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Xbox 360
Priority Pick
High review score, short enough to actually finish. Move this up your backlog.
Time to Beat
15.4h
Main Story
27.5h
Main + Extras
45.8h
Completionist
Aggregated review score: 81/100 · Developed by Volition · Published by Square Enix
Should You Play It?
Worth It If...
- ✓ You've got a few solid weeks to give it (15.4h main story), long enough to sink in, short enough to actually finish.
- ✓ You like squeezing every drop out of a game, there's a deep completionist path here (15.4h main vs 45.8h to fully clear).
- ✓ You want to jump straight into the action, this is built for pace, not a slow ramp-up.
- ✓ You want fast, skill-based sessions you can play in short bursts.
Skip It If...
- ✗ You want a slow-burn story first. This leans on moment-to-moment combat over narrative depth.
- ✗ You want story and character. This is about the track, not the plot.
Track Saints Row: The Third in your backlog and see where it ranks against everything else you're playing.
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