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I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine

I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine

Outwit your most cunning adversary to date in the latest installment of this popular, spy-themed VR puzzle series. Wield new gadgets, visit action-packed locales, and wear custom disguises as you dive back into the world of espionage in this escape room game.

Released Sep 28, 2023 Developer Schell Games Platforms Windows AdventureActionSimulationPuzzleVR
View on Steam ↗ $24.99 (US · as of 2026-05-13)

What players say

Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Score via SteamSpy as of 2026-05-13.

92.8%positive538 reviews
Recommended · 3 found this helpful

“Really good like the first two, granted nothing will beat the second games' intro but this takes second. Unfortunately the achievements weren't idiot proof as the soda was a headache to get to work sometimes and other levels were a breeze in terms of requirements. This game also…”

— a player, Steam review · 14 hrs played
Recommended · 1 found this helpful

“Game is a blast! I never achievement hunt, but this game makes it fun (except some of the speed runs are rough). Highly recommend, support this studio so we get the fourth edition!”

— a player, Steam review · 13 hrs played
Recommended · 2 found this helpful

“This series is the best VR experiences I’ve had. Fully immersive, I feel like an agent every time i’m sat at the desk shuffling through mission materials. Every other game I play I catch myself trying to use those smooth and fluid telekinesis powers. The humor is never over the…”

— a player, Steam review · 13 hrs played
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Player activity

Monthly average concurrent players. Live count fetched 2026-08-02 19:52 UTC · history via SteamCharts.

7playing at last check
524-hour peak
304all-time peak
0 25 50 2024 2025 2026 43 avg · Oct 2023

Latest official news

Developer announcements via the Steam news API — links go to the original posts. More across all games on the news hub.

Jul 30, 2026
Operation: Steam Frame Verified

The Same High-Stakes VR, Brand New Display When you boot up a new Valve headset, you don't just want tech demos—you want high-stakes espionage where a single wrong move sends you to a fiery, kinesium-

Nov 21, 2023
Nominate I Expect You To Die 3 for VR Game of the Year

Agents, you have another mission. Vote for I Expect You To Die 3 and make it a nominee for VR Game of the Year . Check out all the great things others had to say about the game... We appreciate your s

Sep 28, 2023
🤖 I Expect You To Die 3 is Now Available. Robot Antics Trailer Reveal, and More

Official Launch and Robot Antics Trailer Reveal 🤖 Agents, by now you know that Dr. Prism is a major force to be reckoned with in I Expect You To Die 3 … but what do you really know about Robutler and

Sep 18, 2023
Kick off Handler Week with 🐻🏹 ‘A Day with Bear Archer at Schell Games’

📣 Incoming Transmission from HQ 📣 Standby for this week’s new operation codenamed ‘Handler Week’. The Agency will declassify intel on everyone’s favorite voice in your ear (the Handler himself!) and w

Sep 14, 2023
🎤 Special Transmission from Vocalist Haley Reinhart + IEYTD3 OST Now Streaming!

Listen up, Agents! 🎤 Today we bring you an exclusive briefing from American Idol alum Haley Reinhart , the singer, songwriter, and actress behind the vocals of “ Cog in the Machine ,” the soulful sing

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Screenshots

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Facts & details

From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-13.

GenresAction, Adventure, Simulation
Player tagsAdventure · Action · Simulation · Puzzle · VR · First-Person · Stylized · Cold War · Comedy · Horror · Investigation · Mystery (SteamSpy community voting)
FeaturesSingle-player · Steam Achievements · VR Only · Color Alternatives · Custom Volume Controls · Playable without Timed Input · Save Anytime · Subtitle Options
LanguagesEnglish * , French, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese *
Achievements16
Estimated owners50,000 – 100,000 (SteamSpy)
Official sitehttps://iexpectyoutodie.schellgames.com/
Minimum system requirements (PC)

Minimum: OS: Windows 11 Processor: Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480 or greater VR Support: SteamVR or Meta PC Additional Notes: Requires VR headset