Choose Battlefield 3™
Choose Battlefield 3™ if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 5,027 Steam reviews back the pick.
Battlefield 3™ vs Project Zero
Battlefield 3™ and Project Zero both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Battlefield 3™ (2020) is 4 years older than Project Zero (2024). Project Zero is free; Battlefield 3™ is paid (39.99 USD). 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 Project Zero
Choose Project Zero if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Free To Play game with Steam Leaderboards, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Project Zero launched in 2024.
Both Battlefield 3™ and Project Zero sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Battlefield 3™ |  Project Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Strategy, Indie, Free To Play, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 69.2% positive (5,027 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | DICE | BeginnerGames |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Battlefield 3™ (2020) is 4 years older than Project Zero (2024).
- Project Zero is free; Battlefield 3™ is paid (39.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Battlefield 3™ is Deck Unsupported, Project Zero is Deck Playable.
Battlefield 3™ vs Project Zero — FAQ
- Should I play Battlefield 3™ or Project Zero first?
- If you want chronology, Battlefield 3™ (2020) came out before Project Zero (2024). 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 Battlefield 3™ and Project Zero similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Is Project Zero free?
- Yes — Project Zero is a free-to-play Steam title. Battlefield 3™ is paid (39.99 USD).