Choose Arma 3
Choose Arma 3 if you want a Strategy game with Steam Leaderboards, LAN PvP, and LAN Co-op. 110,281 Steam reviews back the pick.
Arma 3 vs Alpha Point
Arma 3 and Alpha Point 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 12 years older than Alpha Point (2025). Arma 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than Alpha Point (78.6% 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 Alpha Point
Choose Alpha Point if you want an Indie and Free To Play game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Alpha Point launched in 2025.
Both Arma 3 and Alpha Point 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 |  Alpha Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Simulation | Action, Indie, Simulation, 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) | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Bohemia Interactive | C4W Game Studios, LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Simulation on Steam.
- Arma 3 (2013) is 12 years older than Alpha Point (2025).
- Arma 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than Alpha Point (78.6% positive).
- Alpha Point is free; Arma 3 is paid (29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Arma 3 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Alpha Point has no Deck rating yet.
Arma 3 vs Alpha Point — FAQ
- Should I play Arma 3 or Alpha Point first?
- If you want chronology, Arma 3 (2013) came out before Alpha Point (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 Alpha Point 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 Alpha Point have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Arma 3 ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Alpha Point ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Alpha Point free?
- Yes — Alpha Point is a free-to-play Steam title. Arma 3 is paid (29.99 USD).