Final Fight 3, known in Japan as Final Fight Tough, is the third game in the Final Fight series. Like Final Fight 2, Final Fight 3 was exclusively for home systems, and was not released in arcades. This game introduces two new characters; Lucia Morgan and Dean.

Following the Mad Gear gang's defeat in Final Fight 2, a gang war erupted in Metro City, with the Skull Cross gang eventually reigning supreme. Guy returns to Metro City following his training and meets with Mayor Haggar. The Skull Cross gang then detonates a bomb and incite a riot in downtown Metro City, freeing their leader, Black, from prison. Joined by Metro City Special Crimes Unit officer Lucia Morgan and a mysterious street fighter named Dean, Guy and Haggar fight to take down the Skull Cross gang.

The game's engine is greatly modified from that of its predecessors. Borrowing from Street Fighter series, special attacks and super moves were included. Running, running attacks and running leap attacks similar to those in Captain Commando were included. Players could also grab opponents from behind, much like rival series Streets of Rage. Players had weapon combos with their weapon of preference instead of a single power blow. However, if a player used any weapon other than their weapon of preference, it would be used with a single power blow. Additionally, the game's stages feature several multiple routes. All the players have an advantage in either speed or power, with Guy being the most balanced in both terms of speed and strength.