Choose Blitzkrieg 3
Choose Blitzkrieg 3 if it's the newer release (2017) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,455 Steam reviews back the pick.
Blitzkrieg 3 vs Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology
Blitzkrieg 3 and Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology 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. Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology (2014) is 3 years older than Blitzkrieg 3 (2017). Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology scores higher on Steam reviews (83.4% positive) than Blitzkrieg 3 (47.6% 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 Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology
Choose Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 83.4% positive across 344 reviews.
Both Blitzkrieg 3 and Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology sit in Strategy on Steam, 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
 Blitzkrieg 3 |  Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2014 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 47.6% positive (1,455 reviews) | 83.4% positive (344 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nival | Nival |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology (2014) is 3 years older than Blitzkrieg 3 (2017).
- Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology scores higher on Steam reviews (83.4% positive) than Blitzkrieg 3 (47.6% positive).
- Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Blitzkrieg 3 (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Blitzkrieg 3 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology has no Deck rating yet.
Blitzkrieg 3 vs Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology — FAQ
- Which is better, Blitzkrieg 3 or Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology?
- On Steam reviews Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology scores higher (83.4% positive) than Blitzkrieg 3 (47.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Blitzkrieg 3 or Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology first?
- If you want chronology, Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology (2014) came out before Blitzkrieg 3 (2017). 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 Blitzkrieg 3 and Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology 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.