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Pinball FX3

2017Zen StudiosPlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

Pinball FX3 is the biggest, most community focused pinball game ever created. Multiplayer matchups, user generated tournaments and league play create endless opportunity for pinball competition. FREE backwards compatibility! Bring your previous Pinball FX2 purchases with you to Pinball FX3 at no charge!

What it feels like

Arcade pinball carries inherent playful, casual appeal and low-stress entertainment despite competitive scoring. Successful combos, multiball modes, and high-score runs produce kinetic thrills and moment-to-moment excitement.

Lighthearted60%
Exhilarating55%

What it's about

Several included tables feature sci-fi themes (among other licensed and original fantasy/sci-fi properties). Leaderboard competition and score-chasing establish a light sports-like competitive dimension.

Science Fiction35%
Sports25%

How it plays

Realistic pinball physics simulation of ball, bumpers, flippers, and gravity is definitional to the experience. Flippers are controlled via simple input (left/right or shoulder buttons), demanding timing and precision over complexity. Progression through tables and mastering increasingly difficult challenges involves repeated play and skill accumulation.

Physics-Driven90%
One-Button75%
Leveling & Grind40%
Quick-Time Events35%

How it looks and sounds

Tables feature stylized 3D physics-based pinball environments with arcade cabinet aesthetic and digital effects. Pinball tables are designed with bright saturated colors, neon accents, and eye-catching visual feedback.

Retro 3D50%
Vibrant Color50%

How it's structured

Core experience designed for solo pinball play with extensive single-player progression and table mastery. Pinball tables have no defined endpoint; play continues indefinitely chasing high scores and competing on leaderboards. Multiple tables, procedural scoring variation, and leaderboard competition drive repeated playthroughs and table mastery.

Single-Player85%
Endless80%
High Replayability75%
Bite-Sized Sessions70%
Competitive PvP65%

Shares One-Button, Endless, Physics-Driven, Bite-Sized Sessions.

Both lean into One-Button, Single-Player, Endless, Physics-Driven.

One-Button92%Single-Player75%Endless60%Physics-Driven50%

Shares Physics-Driven, Competitive PvP, High Replayability, Lighthearted.

Both lean into Physics-Driven, Competitive PvP, High Replayability, Lighthearted.

Physics-Driven60%Competitive PvP75%High Replayability65%Lighthearted70%
Timberman55% match

Shares One-Button, Endless, Bite-Sized Sessions, High Replayability.

Both lean into One-Button, Endless, Bite-Sized Sessions, High Replayability.

One-Button95%Endless85%Bite-Sized Sessions90%High Replayability60%

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Physics-Driven80%Bite-Sized Sessions75%One-Button70%Lighthearted80%
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