Terraria vs Baldur's Gate 3
Terraria and Baldur's Gate 3 both land in Adventure, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam. Terraria (2011) is 12 years older than Baldur's Gate 3 (2023). Both sit near 97% positive on Steam (Terraria: 590,217 reviews, Baldur's Gate 3: 440,006). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Terraria |  Baldur's Gate 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 44.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.6% positive (590,217 reviews) | 96.8% positive (440,006 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Re-Logic | Larian Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Terraria (2011) is 12 years older than Baldur's Gate 3 (2023).
- Both sit near 97% positive on Steam (Terraria: 590,217 reviews, Baldur's Gate 3: 440,006).
- Terraria is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than Baldur's Gate 3 (9.99 USD vs. 44.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Terraria vs Baldur's Gate 3 — FAQ
- Which is better, Terraria or Baldur's Gate 3?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Terraria sits at 97.6% positive (590,217 reviews), Baldur's Gate 3 at 96.8% (440,006). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Terraria or Baldur's Gate 3 first?
- If you want chronology, Terraria (2011) came out before Baldur's Gate 3 (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Terraria and Baldur's Gate 3 similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Terraria and Baldur's Gate 3 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Terraria ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Baldur's Gate 3 ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Do Terraria and Baldur's Gate 3 both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.