Choose Arma 3
Choose Arma 3 if you want a Strategy game with Steam Leaderboards and Steam Timeline. 110,281 Steam reviews back the pick.
Arma 3 vs Armored War
Arma 3 and Armored War both land in Action, 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, Simulation on Steam. Arma 3 (2013) is 11 years older than Armored War (2024). Armored War is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Arma 3 (10.99 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 Armored War
Choose Armored War if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer experience. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. Armored War launched in 2024.
Both Arma 3 and Armored War sit in Action and Simulation 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 |  Armored War | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (110,281 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Bohemia Interactive | New Games Corporation |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Simulation on Steam.
- Arma 3 (2013) is 11 years older than Armored War (2024).
- Armored War is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Arma 3 (10.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Arma 3 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Armored War has no Deck rating yet.
Arma 3 vs Armored War — FAQ
- Should I play Arma 3 or Armored War first?
- If you want chronology, Arma 3 (2013) came out before Armored War (2024). 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 Armored War similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Arma 3 and Armored War have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Arma 3 ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Armored War ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.