Choose SpellForce 3 Versus Edition
Choose SpellForce 3 Versus Edition if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. SpellForce 3 Versus Edition launched in 2020.
SpellForce 3 Versus Edition vs TRIBAL "The 12 Gates"
SpellForce 3 Versus Edition and TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" both land in Strategy, 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, RPG on Steam. SpellForce 3 Versus Edition (2020) is 2 years older than TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" (2022). SpellForce 3 Versus Edition is free; TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" is paid (24.99 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 TRIBAL "The 12 Gates"
Choose TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" if you want an Action, Simulation, and Massively Multiplayer game with MMO. TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" launched in 2022.
Both SpellForce 3 Versus Edition and TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" sit in Strategy and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 SpellForce 3 Versus Edition |  TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG, Free To Play | Action, Strategy, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.2% positive (631 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Grimlore Games | Tribal.Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- SpellForce 3 Versus Edition (2020) is 2 years older than TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" (2022).
- SpellForce 3 Versus Edition is free; TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" is paid (24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- SpellForce 3 Versus Edition is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" has no Deck rating yet.
SpellForce 3 Versus Edition vs TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" — FAQ
- Should I play SpellForce 3 Versus Edition or TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" first?
- If you want chronology, SpellForce 3 Versus Edition (2020) came out before TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" (2022). 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 SpellForce 3 Versus Edition and TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 SpellForce 3 Versus Edition and TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: SpellForce 3 Versus Edition ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Is SpellForce 3 Versus Edition free?
- Yes — SpellForce 3 Versus Edition is a free-to-play Steam title. TRIBAL "The 12 Gates" is paid (24.99 USD).