Choose Baldur's Gate 3
Choose Baldur's Gate 3 if you want the LAN Co-op, Adjustable Text Size, and Subtitle Options side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 440,006 Steam reviews back the pick.
Baldur's Gate 3 vs Azmar Quest - Text Based RPG
Baldur's Gate 3 and Azmar Quest - Text Based RPG 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. Baldur's Gate 3 (2023) is 2 years older than Azmar Quest - Text Based RPG (2025). Azmar Quest - Text Based RPG scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Baldur's Gate 3 (96.8% 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 Azmar Quest - Text Based RPG
Choose Azmar Quest - Text Based RPG if you want an Indie game with Online PvP, PvP, and Narrated Game Menus. On Steam, it's currently about 78% cheaper on the Steam Store. Azmar Quest - Text Based RPG launched in 2025.
Both Baldur's Gate 3 and Azmar Quest - Text Based RPG sit in Strategy, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Color Alternatives, 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 |  Azmar Quest - Text Based RPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 44.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.8% positive (440,006 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Larian Studios | Sevan Soukiassian |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Baldur's Gate 3 (2023) is 2 years older than Azmar Quest - Text Based RPG (2025).
- Azmar Quest - Text Based RPG scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Baldur's Gate 3 (96.8% positive).
- Azmar Quest - Text Based RPG is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than Baldur's Gate 3 (9.99 USD vs. 44.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Baldur's Gate 3 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Azmar Quest - Text Based RPG has no Deck rating yet.
Baldur's Gate 3 vs Azmar Quest - Text Based RPG — FAQ
- Should I play Baldur's Gate 3 or Azmar Quest - Text Based RPG first?
- If you want chronology, Baldur's Gate 3 (2023) came out before Azmar Quest - Text Based RPG (2025). 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 Azmar Quest - Text Based RPG 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 Azmar Quest - Text Based RPG 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; Azmar Quest - Text Based RPG ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Baldur's Gate 3 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Baldur's Gate 3 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Azmar Quest - Text Based RPG doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.