Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield
Also known as Raven Shield
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield is a 2003 tactical shooter developed by Ubisoft Montreal, putting players in charge of the international counter-terrorist unit Rainbow as it thwarts a series of coordinated attacks tied to a South American conspiracy. It refined the series' hallmark blend of pre-mission planning and tense, deliberate execution.
Before each operation players could map out entry points, breach routes and team waypoints, choosing gear and weapons from a large real-world arsenal, then lead their operatives room by room where careful aim and awareness meant survival. Built on the Unreal engine, it delivered sharper visuals, improved AI and a robust multiplayer suite alongside its demanding campaign. A single mistake could wipe out a teammate permanently, reinforcing caution.
Widely regarded as one of the high points of the classic Rainbow Six formula, Raven Shield is remembered fondly by tactical shooter enthusiasts for its depth and authenticity. It can still be found through digital distribution today.
Where can you play Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield today?
Device by device, which of the 3 alternatives below you can play on it.
- PC
- Ready or Not (€ 49,99), Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege (Free + in-app purchases) and Zero Hour (€ 19,99).
- Mac
- None of the alternatives to Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield runs on Mac.
- Linux
- None of the alternatives to Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield runs on Linux.
- iPhone
- None of the alternatives to Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield runs on iPhone.
- iPad
- None of the alternatives to Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield runs on iPad.
- Android phone
- None of the alternatives to Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield runs on Android phone.
- Android tablet
- None of the alternatives to Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield runs on Android tablet.
- PlayStation
- Ready or Not (€ 49,99) and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege (Free + in-app purchases).
- Xbox
- Ready or Not (€ 49,99) and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege (Free + in-app purchases).
- Switch
- None of the alternatives to Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield runs on Switch.
- Steam Deck
- Ready or Not (€ 49,99).
Games like Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield
Modern alternatives to Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
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Ready or Not Indie
€ 49,99An indie SWAT-style tactical shooter with deliberate planning.
Ready or Not is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Ready or Not runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Free + in-app purchasesThe modern tactical shooter built on destructible sieges.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch. It is Steam Deck Unsupported.
Zero Hour Indie
€ 19,99An indie tactical breach-and-clear shooter.
Zero Hour is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Zero Hour runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Unsupported.
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