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Baldur's Gate 3 vs Cyberpunk 2077

Baldur's Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 both land in RPG 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 RPG games on Steam. Cyberpunk 2077 (2020) is 3 years older than Baldur's Gate 3 (2023). Baldur's Gate 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Cyberpunk 2077 (88.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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Baldur's Gate 3 vs Cyberpunk 2077 — Steam metadata comparison
Baldur's Gate 3 — Steam game coverBaldur's Gate 3Cyberpunk 2077 — Steam game coverCyberpunk 2077
Released20232020
GenresStrategy, Adventure, RPGRPG
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
Price44.99 USD59.99 USD
Steam reviews96.8% positive (440,006 reviews)88.8% positive (373,044 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersLarian StudiosCD PROJEKT RED

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Baldur's Gate 3 vs Cyberpunk 2077 — FAQ

Which is better, Baldur's Gate 3 or Cyberpunk 2077?
On Steam reviews Baldur's Gate 3 scores higher (96.8% positive) than Cyberpunk 2077 (88.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Baldur's Gate 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 Baldur's Gate 3 or Cyberpunk 2077 first?
If you want chronology, Cyberpunk 2077 (2020) came out before Baldur's Gate 3 (2023). 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 Baldur's Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 similar?
They overlap on RPG 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 Cyberpunk 2077 have multiplayer like Baldur's Gate 3?
No. Baldur's Gate 3 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Cyberpunk 2077 is listed as single-player only.
Do Baldur's Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 both run on Steam Deck?
Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.