Choose Arma 3
Choose Arma 3 if you want a Strategy and Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards and Steam Timeline. 110,281 Steam reviews back the pick.
Arma 3 vs Lightphobe
Arma 3 and Lightphobe 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. Arma 3 (2013) is 12 years older than Lightphobe (2025). Arma 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than Lightphobe (88.5% positive). 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 Lightphobe
Choose Lightphobe if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Lightphobe launched in 2025.
Both Arma 3 and Lightphobe sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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 |  Lightphobe | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Simulation | Action, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (110,281 reviews) | 88.5% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Bohemia Interactive | Allan Chew |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Arma 3 (2013) is 12 years older than Lightphobe (2025).
- Arma 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than Lightphobe (88.5% positive).
- Lightphobe is free; Arma 3 is paid (29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Arma 3 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Lightphobe has no Deck rating yet.
Arma 3 vs Lightphobe — FAQ
- Should I play Arma 3 or Lightphobe first?
- If you want chronology, Arma 3 (2013) came out before Lightphobe (2025). 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 Lightphobe 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 Arma 3 and Lightphobe have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Arma 3 ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Lightphobe ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Is Lightphobe free?
- Yes — Lightphobe is a free-to-play Steam title. Arma 3 is paid (29.99 USD).