Three-dimensional movement is insignificant in previous Tekken games (aside from some characters having unique sidesteps and dodging maneuvers), but Tekken 3 adds emphasis on the third axis by allowing characters to sidestep in or out of the background. Tekken 3 maintains the same core fighting system and concept as its predecessors. The direct sequel, Tekken 4 was released in arcades and on the PlayStation 2 in 20, respectively. It was followed by Tekken Tag Tournament, a non-canon installment in 1999 in arcades and in 2000 for the PlayStation 2. Tekken 3 has since been cited as one of the greatest video games of all time. The game was a major hit for both arcades and consoles, selling 35,000 arcade units and more than 8 million PlayStation copies worldwide, making Tekken 3 the fifth best-selling PlayStation game. The home version includes a new beat 'em up mode called Tekken Force, and the bonus Tekken Ball mode. Tekken 3 features a largely new cast of characters, including the debut of several now-staple characters such as Jin Kazama, Ling Xiaoyu, Bryan Fury, Eddy Gordo, and Hwoarang, with a total of twenty-three characters.

The game was re-released in 2018 as part of Sony's PlayStation Classic. The original arcade version of the game was released in 2005 for the PlayStation 2 as part of Tekken 5 's Arcade History mode.

The original arcade game initially had a limited Japanese release in November 1996, followed by a wide international release in March 1997, before being ported for the PlayStation in 1998. Tekken 3 ( 鉄拳3) is a fighting game, the third entry in the Tekken series.

Tekken 3 unlock all characters