Choose Arma 3
Choose Arma 3 if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 110,281 Steam reviews back the pick.
Arma 3 vs BEETLES
Arma 3 and BEETLES both land in Action, Strategy, Simulation 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 Action, Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Arma 3 (2013) is 7 years older than BEETLES (2020). BEETLES is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Arma 3 (2.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose BEETLES
Choose BEETLES if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. BEETLES launched in 2020.
Both Arma 3 and BEETLES sit in Action, Strategy, and Simulation on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Arma 3 |  BEETLES | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Simulation | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (110,281 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bohemia Interactive | SEKTOR GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Arma 3 (2013) is 7 years older than BEETLES (2020).
- BEETLES is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Arma 3 (2.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Arma 3 has co-op; BEETLES does not.
- Arma 3 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; BEETLES has no Deck rating yet.
Arma 3 vs BEETLES — FAQ
- Should I play Arma 3 or BEETLES first?
- If you want chronology, Arma 3 (2013) came out before BEETLES (2020). 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 Arma 3 and BEETLES similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Simulation 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.
- Does BEETLES have multiplayer like Arma 3?
- No. Arma 3 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while BEETLES is listed as single-player only.
- Does Arma 3 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Arma 3 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. BEETLES doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.