Terraria vs War Thunder
Terraria and War Thunder both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Terraria (2011) is 2 years older than War Thunder (2013). Terraria scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than War Thunder (74.1% positive). 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 |  War Thunder | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 97.6% positive (590,217 reviews) | 74.1% positive (308,911 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Re-Logic | Gaijin Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Terraria (2011) is 2 years older than War Thunder (2013).
- Terraria scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than War Thunder (74.1% positive).
- War Thunder is free; Terraria is paid (9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Terraria vs War Thunder — FAQ
- Which is better, Terraria or War Thunder?
- On Steam reviews Terraria scores higher (97.6% positive) than War Thunder (74.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Terraria is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Terraria or War Thunder first?
- If you want chronology, Terraria (2011) came out before War Thunder (2013). 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 War Thunder similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 War Thunder have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Terraria ships Online Co-op, Co-op; War Thunder ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is War Thunder free?
- Yes — War Thunder is a free-to-play Steam title. Terraria is paid (9.99 USD).
- Do Terraria and War Thunder 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.