Choose Arma 3
Choose Arma 3 if you want the Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 110,281 Steam reviews back the pick.
Arma 3 vs Azure Sky Project
Arma 3 and Azure Sky Project 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 Azure Sky Project (2017). Arma 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than Azure Sky Project (77.3% 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 Azure Sky Project
Choose Azure Sky Project if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Azure Sky Project launched in 2017.
Both Arma 3 and Azure Sky Project sit in Action, Strategy, 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 |  Azure Sky Project | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Simulation | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (110,281 reviews) | 77.3% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bohemia Interactive | Burgee Media |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Arma 3 (2013) is 4 years older than Azure Sky Project (2017).
- Arma 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than Azure Sky Project (77.3% positive).
- Azure Sky Project is free; Arma 3 is paid (29.99 USD).
- Arma 3 has co-op; Azure Sky Project does not.
- Arma 3 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Azure Sky Project has no Deck rating yet.
Arma 3 vs Azure Sky Project — FAQ
- Should I play Arma 3 or Azure Sky Project first?
- If you want chronology, Arma 3 (2013) came out before Azure Sky Project (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 Azure Sky Project 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.
- Does Azure Sky Project have multiplayer like Arma 3?
- No. Arma 3 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Azure Sky Project is listed as single-player only.
- Is Azure Sky Project free?
- Yes — Azure Sky Project is a free-to-play Steam title. Arma 3 is paid (29.99 USD).