Choose Arma 3
Choose Arma 3 if you want a Strategy game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 110,281 Steam reviews back the pick.
Arma 3 vs PlasticFighter
Arma 3 and PlasticFighter 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 PlasticFighter (2024). PlasticFighter is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than Arma 3 (0.99 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 PlasticFighter
Choose PlasticFighter if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 97% cheaper on the Steam Store. PlasticFighter launched in 2024.
Both Arma 3 and PlasticFighter sit in Action and Simulation on Steam, 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 |  PlasticFighter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Simulation | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (110,281 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bohemia Interactive | HORGAME |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Simulation on Steam.
- Arma 3 (2013) is 11 years older than PlasticFighter (2024).
- PlasticFighter is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than Arma 3 (0.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Arma 3 has co-op; PlasticFighter does not.
- Arma 3 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; PlasticFighter has no Deck rating yet.
Arma 3 vs PlasticFighter — FAQ
- Should I play Arma 3 or PlasticFighter first?
- If you want chronology, Arma 3 (2013) came out before PlasticFighter (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 PlasticFighter 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.
- Does PlasticFighter have multiplayer like Arma 3?
- No. Arma 3 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while PlasticFighter is listed as single-player only.