War Thunder vs Baldur's Gate 3
War Thunder and Baldur's Gate 3 sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: War Thunder (2013) is 10 years older than Baldur's Gate 3 (2023). Baldur's Gate 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than War Thunder (74.1% positive). War Thunder is free; Baldur's Gate 3 is paid (44.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 War Thunder |  Baldur's Gate 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play | Strategy, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | Free to play | 44.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.1% positive (308,911 reviews) | 96.8% positive (440,006 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Gaijin Entertainment | Larian Studios |
Side by side
- War Thunder (2013) is 10 years older than Baldur's Gate 3 (2023).
- Baldur's Gate 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than War Thunder (74.1% positive).
- War Thunder is free; Baldur's Gate 3 is paid (44.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
War Thunder vs Baldur's Gate 3 — FAQ
- Which is better, War Thunder or Baldur's Gate 3?
- On Steam reviews Baldur's Gate 3 scores higher (96.8% positive) than War Thunder (74.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Baldur's Gate 3 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play War Thunder or Baldur's Gate 3 first?
- If you want chronology, War Thunder (2013) came out before Baldur's Gate 3 (2023). 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.
- Do both War Thunder and Baldur's Gate 3 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: War Thunder ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Baldur's Gate 3 ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Is War Thunder free?
- Yes — War Thunder is a free-to-play Steam title. Baldur's Gate 3 is paid (44.99 USD).
- Do War Thunder and Baldur's Gate 3 both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.