Choose Baldur's Gate 3
Choose Baldur's Gate 3 if you want the LAN Co-op, Adjustable Text Size, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.8% positive across 440,006 reviews.
Baldur's Gate 3 vs Solasta: Crown of the Magister
Baldur's Gate 3 and Solasta: Crown of the Magister both land in Strategy, Adventure, 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 share Strategy, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Solasta: Crown of the Magister (2021) is 2 years older than Baldur's Gate 3 (2023). Baldur's Gate 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Solasta: Crown of the Magister (87.9% 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 Solasta: Crown of the Magister
Choose Solasta: Crown of the Magister if you want the Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. 13,437 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Baldur's Gate 3 and Solasta: Crown of the Magister sit in Strategy, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Subtitle Options, 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
 Baldur's Gate 3 |  Solasta: Crown of the Magister | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 44.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.8% positive (440,006 reviews) | 87.9% positive (13,437 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Larian Studios | Tactical Adventures |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Solasta: Crown of the Magister (2021) is 2 years older than Baldur's Gate 3 (2023).
- Baldur's Gate 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Solasta: Crown of the Magister (87.9% positive).
- Solasta: Crown of the Magister is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Baldur's Gate 3 (29.99 USD vs. 44.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Baldur's Gate 3 is Deck Verified, Solasta: Crown of the Magister is Deck Playable.
Baldur's Gate 3 vs Solasta: Crown of the Magister — FAQ
- Which is better, Baldur's Gate 3 or Solasta: Crown of the Magister?
- On Steam reviews Baldur's Gate 3 scores higher (96.8% positive) than Solasta: Crown of the Magister (87.9% 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 Solasta: Crown of the Magister first?
- If you want chronology, Solasta: Crown of the Magister (2021) 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 Solasta: Crown of the Magister similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Adventure, 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.
- Do both Baldur's Gate 3 and Solasta: Crown of the Magister have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Baldur's Gate 3 ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Solasta: Crown of the Magister ships Online Co-op, Co-op.