I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine
First-person VR spy puzzles across six escape-room locations
Schell Games · Released Sep 28, 2023
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 92% of 641
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Playing now
- 0
- peak 24h 4
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Last update
- 1 month ago
- Jul 30, 2026
Metacritic: 89/100 (critic reviews)
What is I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine?
You play a secret agent in a first-person VR puzzle adventure, using gadgets to solve escape-room challenges across six locations. Dr. Roxana Prism, a former Agency inventor, wants to build agents she believes are better than humans.
For you if...
- +you like solving hands-on puzzles in VR
- +you enjoy spy stories mixed with comedy
- +you like replaying missions for optional objectives
Not for you if...
- −you want simple puzzles with obvious solutions
- −you want a lengthy main story
- −you dislike solving puzzles in VR
What players say
92% of 641 reviews are positive
Players praise the spy-themed puzzles, opening sequences, music, and voice acting. Some players report freezes, disappearing items, and unreliable object interactions; others say puzzle solutions are unclear or the game is too short.
Screenshots and trailer
I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 11
- Processor
- Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480 or greater
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Notes
- Requires VR headset
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 11
- Processor
- Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480 or greater
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Notes
- Requires VR headset
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 16
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, VR
Steam Deck: Unsupported
- Steam o s does not support_ v r
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese.
Tags
- Adventure
- Action
- Simulation
- VR
- Puzzle
- First-Person
- Stylized
- Cold War
- Comedy
- Horror
- Investigation
- Mystery
- Retro
- Singleplayer
- Co-op
- Multiplayer
Recent updates
- Jul 30, 2026 · Operation: Steam Frame Verified
- Aug 17, 2023 · 💥 AGENCY INTEL UPDATE: IEYTD3, Schell Games 360, PAX West, and More!
- Jun 14, 2023 · 🎶 Mission Update: The I Expect You To Die 3 Opening Credits Theme DECLASSIFIED!
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