Rank 01Games like Arma 3
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- Updated Nov 10, 2026
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The closest matches to Arma 3: Arma Reforger, Squad, GROUND BRANCH, DayZ, and Hell Let Loose. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Shares mission editor with Arma 3.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 10)
- Deck Playable
- 2026
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DayZ
Why this: Same immersive mood as Arma 3.
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RUNNING WITH RIFLES
Why this: Also Military and Tactical, like Arma 3.
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- Released: 2013
- Developer: Bohemia Interactive
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 10
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 92% of 110,281 reviews
- Genres: Action, Strategy, Simulation
- Metacritic 74
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Community driven content
- Realistic military simulation
- Challenging
- Immersive
- Combined arms play
- Dynamic scenario control
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Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
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Why this: Also Military and War, like Arma 3.
Madden NFL 22
Why this: Same immersive mood as Arma 3.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Arma 3 at current Steam store prices.
Zero Hour
Why this: Also Military and Tactical, like Arma 3.
Call to Arms
Why this: Also Military and War, like Arma 3.
Garry's Mod
Why this: Same immersive mood as Arma 3.
Iron Front: Digital War Edition
Why this: Shares mission editor with Arma 3.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Arma 3, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
DCS World Steam Edition
Why this: Also Military and War, like Arma 3.
PlanetSide 2
Why this: Also War and Tactical, like Arma 3.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Why this: Also Military and Tactical, like Arma 3.
More from Bohemia Interactive
Other recommendable Steam games by Bohemia Interactive, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead
Why this: Also Military and War, like Arma 3.
Ylands
Why this: Same challenging mood as Arma 3.
ARMA: Cold War Assault
Why this: Shares mission editor with Arma 3.
Take On Mars
Why this: Same immersive mood as Arma 3.
About Arma 3
The closest matches to Arma 3: Arma Reforger, Squad, GROUND BRANCH, DayZ, and Hell Let Loose. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Arma 3 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Arma Reforger, Squad and GROUND BRANCH — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging and immersive, and single out its combined arms play and dynamic scenario control. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Arma 3 is a military simulation released in 2013 by Bohemia Interactive, priced at $29.99 on Steam. The game blends Action, Strategy, and Simulation genres through combined-arms gameplay where players command vehicles and infantry, manage dynamic scenarios, create missions using the built-in editor, and expand the experience via mod support. Players describe the experience as both challenging and immersive, highlighting community-driven content, realistic military simulation, and the critical importance of tactical positioning. The title holds a 92% positive rating from over 110,000 Steam reviews, though it is not currently supported on Steam Deck.
About Arma 3: Experience true combat gameplay in a massive military sandbox. Deploy with a wide variety of single- and multiplayer content, a massive arsenal of modern weapons and vehicles, and limitless opportunities for content creation. Authentic, diverse, open - Arma 3 sends you to war.
Is Arma 3 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 92% of 110,281 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 89% positive across 536 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 74 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 64 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Community driven content
- Realistic military simulation
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Havn't even thought about Arma for a couple years, but noticed the "Arma pass" news on my steam home page. Reads like an out of season April fools.”
People who play it also play: Arma Reforger, Squad, GROUND BRANCH
Frequently asked about Arma 3
Can I run it?
Does Arma 3 run on Steam Deck?
Arma 3 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Arma 3 cost?
Arma 3 is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Arma 3 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Arma 3 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to Arma 3?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Arma 3 are Arma Reforger, Squad, GROUND BRANCH.
Who developed Arma 3?
Arma 3 was developed by Bohemia Interactive.