Choose Baldur's Gate 3
Choose Baldur's Gate 3 if you want a Strategy game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op. 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 Mythscroll
Baldur's Gate 3 and Mythscroll both land in 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. Baldur's Gate 3 (2023) is 2 years older than Mythscroll (2025). Baldur's Gate 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Mythscroll (70% 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 Mythscroll
Choose Mythscroll if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Mouse Only Option and Touch Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 71% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mythscroll launched in 2025.
Both Baldur's Gate 3 and Mythscroll sit in Adventure and RPG on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, 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 |  Mythscroll | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 44.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.8% positive (440,006 reviews) | 70% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Larian Studios | Seedborne |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Baldur's Gate 3 (2023) is 2 years older than Mythscroll (2025).
- Baldur's Gate 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Mythscroll (70% positive).
- Mythscroll is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than Baldur's Gate 3 (12.99 USD vs. 44.99 USD).
- Baldur's Gate 3 has co-op; Mythscroll does not.
- Steam Deck: Baldur's Gate 3 is Deck Verified, Mythscroll is Deck Playable.
Baldur's Gate 3 vs Mythscroll — FAQ
- Should I play Baldur's Gate 3 or Mythscroll first?
- If you want chronology, Baldur's Gate 3 (2023) came out before Mythscroll (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 Mythscroll similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Mythscroll 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 Mythscroll is listed as single-player only.