Choose Arma 3
Choose Arma 3 if you want a Strategy and Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and LAN PvP. 110,281 Steam reviews back the pick.
Arma 3 vs Trench Defender
Arma 3 and Trench Defender 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 11 years older than Trench Defender (2024). Trench Defender is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Arma 3 (1.99 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 Trench Defender
Choose Trench Defender if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Trench Defender launched in 2024.
Both Arma 3 and Trench Defender sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN 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 |  Trench Defender | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Simulation | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (110,281 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Bohemia Interactive | Chim Ruoi Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Arma 3 (2013) is 11 years older than Trench Defender (2024).
- Trench Defender is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Arma 3 (1.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Arma 3 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Trench Defender has no Deck rating yet.
Arma 3 vs Trench Defender — FAQ
- Should I play Arma 3 or Trench Defender first?
- If you want chronology, Arma 3 (2013) came out before Trench Defender (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 Trench Defender 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 Trench Defender have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Arma 3 ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Trench Defender ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Does Arma 3 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Arma 3 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Trench Defender doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.