Arma 3 vs Formata
Arma 3 and Formata both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Arma 3 (2013) is 4 years older than Formata (2017). Arma 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than Formata (63.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Arma 3 |  Formata | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Simulation | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (110,281 reviews) | 63.6% positive (530 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Bohemia Interactive | Nezon Production |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Arma 3 (2013) is 4 years older than Formata (2017).
- Arma 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than Formata (63.6% positive).
- Formata is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Arma 3 (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Arma 3 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Formata has no Deck rating yet.
Arma 3 vs Formata — FAQ
- Which is better, Arma 3 or Formata?
- On Steam reviews Arma 3 scores higher (91.6% positive) than Formata (63.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Arma 3 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Arma 3 or Formata first?
- If you want chronology, Arma 3 (2013) came out before Formata (2017). 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 Formata similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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 Formata have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Arma 3 ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Formata ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.