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Just Cause

Open-world third-person action with island missions and vehicle stunts

Avalanche Studios · Published by Square Enix · Released Mar 15, 2007

Action

Reviews
Mixed
66% of 5,149
Recent reviews
Mixed
65% of 29 in 30 days
Players
11
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
Unknown
no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC
–
not published

Metacritic: 75/100 (critic reviews)

What is Just Cause?

This open-world third-person shooter follows a US-backed operative working to overthrow San Esperito's corrupt government. You fight enemies, take on story and side missions, and explore the tropical islands using land, sea, and air vehicles.

For you if...

  • +you like choosing your own approach to missions
  • +you enjoy vehicle jumps, skydiving, and open-world wandering

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer a linear campaign to freeform exploration
  • −you want action without frequent vehicle travel

What players say

66% of 5,149 reviews are positive · 65% of 29 in the last 30 days

Players praise the map's size and the freedom to roam and use vehicles. They often criticize repetitive missions, sparse areas, awkward driving, buggy physics, and trouble running the game on modern PCs.

Screenshots and trailer

Just Cause screenshot 1

Just Cause system requirements

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

Microsoft Windows® 2000/XP. (Windows® 95/98/ME/NT not supported) Pentium IV 1.4GHz (or AMD AthlonXP 1700+ processor or higher). 256MB System Memory. 3D Hardware Accelerator Card Required - 100% DirectX® 9.0c compatible with 128 MB and Shader model 2.0. (GF FX 5700 or ATI 9500) 100% DirectX® 9.0c compatible 16-bit sound card and latest drivers 4.0GB of uncompressed free disk space (plus 600MB for Windows® 2000/XP swap file) 100% Windows® 2000/XP compatible mouse, keyboard and latest drivers. Recommended: Pentium® IV 2.8GHz with Dual Core Technology (or Athlon 64 series). 512MB System Memory. 3D Hardware Accelerator Card Required - 100% DirectX® 9.0c compatible with 256 MB and Shader model 2.0. All nVidia® GeForce™ 7 series or higher. Sound Blaster® X-Fi series or higher. Optimal: Pentium® D Processor with Dual Core Technology (or Athlon 64 X2 series). 1GB System Memory. All nVidia® GeForce™ 7800 series or higher. Sound Blaster® X-Fi series or higher.

Does Just Cause have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Just Cause run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Native resolution not supported
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Age rating
17+
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Just Cause use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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