Arma 3 vs Prime Shift
Arma 3 and Prime Shift both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Arma 3 (2013) is 4 years older than Prime Shift (2017). Arma 3 has co-op; Prime Shift does not. 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 |  Prime Shift | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Simulation | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (110,281 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bohemia Interactive | David Mulder |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Arma 3 (2013) is 4 years older than Prime Shift (2017).
- Arma 3 has co-op; Prime Shift does not.
- Arma 3 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Prime Shift has no Deck rating yet.
Arma 3 vs Prime Shift — FAQ
- Should I play Arma 3 or Prime Shift first?
- If you want chronology, Arma 3 (2013) came out before Prime Shift (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 Prime Shift similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 Prime Shift have multiplayer like Arma 3?
- No. Arma 3 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Prime Shift is listed as without multiplayer support.