Choose Company of Heroes 3
Choose Company of Heroes 3 if you want an Action game with Online Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 12,763 Steam reviews back the pick.
Company of Heroes 3 vs Echoes of the Architects
Company of Heroes 3 and Echoes of the Architects both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Company of Heroes 3 (2023) is 2 years older than Echoes of the Architects (2025). Echoes of the Architects scores higher on Steam reviews (81.5% positive) than Company of Heroes 3 (63.1% 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 Echoes of the Architects
Choose Echoes of the Architects if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Echoes of the Architects launched in 2025.
Both Company of Heroes 3 and Echoes of the Architects sit in Strategy 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
 Company of Heroes 3 |  Echoes of the Architects | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.1% positive (12,763 reviews) | 81.5% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Relic Entertainment | GFX47 |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Company of Heroes 3 (2023) is 2 years older than Echoes of the Architects (2025).
- Echoes of the Architects scores higher on Steam reviews (81.5% positive) than Company of Heroes 3 (63.1% positive).
- Echoes of the Architects is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Company of Heroes 3 (4.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Company of Heroes 3 has co-op; Echoes of the Architects does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Company of Heroes 3 vs Echoes of the Architects — FAQ
- Should I play Company of Heroes 3 or Echoes of the Architects first?
- If you want chronology, Company of Heroes 3 (2023) came out before Echoes of the Architects (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 Company of Heroes 3 and Echoes of the Architects similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.