Choose Arma 3
Choose Arma 3 if you want a Strategy and Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards, LAN PvP, and LAN Co-op. 110,281 Steam reviews back the pick.
Arma 3 vs Razed Earth
Arma 3 and Razed Earth 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 9 years older than Razed Earth (2022). Razed Earth 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 Razed Earth
Choose Razed Earth if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Razed Earth launched in 2022.
Both Arma 3 and Razed Earth 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 |  Razed Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Simulation | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (110,281 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Bohemia Interactive | Lone Data Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Arma 3 (2013) is 9 years older than Razed Earth (2022).
- Razed Earth is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Arma 3 (2.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Arma 3 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Razed Earth has no Deck rating yet.
Arma 3 vs Razed Earth — FAQ
- Should I play Arma 3 or Razed Earth first?
- If you want chronology, Arma 3 (2013) came out before Razed Earth (2022). 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 Razed Earth 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 Razed Earth have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Arma 3 ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Razed Earth ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Arma 3 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Arma 3 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Razed Earth doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.