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War Thunder vs Cyberpunk 2077

War Thunder and Cyberpunk 2077 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 7 years older than Cyberpunk 2077 (2020). Cyberpunk 2077 scores higher on Steam reviews (88.8% positive) than War Thunder (74.1% positive). War Thunder is free; Cyberpunk 2077 is paid (59.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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War Thunder vs Cyberpunk 2077 — Steam metadata comparison
War Thunder — Steam game coverWar ThunderCyberpunk 2077 — Steam game coverCyberpunk 2077
Released20132020
GenresAction, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Free To PlayRPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
PriceFree to play59.99 USD
Steam reviews74.1% positive (308,911 reviews)88.8% positive (373,044 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersGaijin EntertainmentCD PROJEKT RED

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War Thunder vs Cyberpunk 2077 — FAQ

Which is better, War Thunder or Cyberpunk 2077?
On Steam reviews Cyberpunk 2077 scores higher (88.8% positive) than War Thunder (74.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Cyberpunk 2077 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 Cyberpunk 2077 first?
If you want chronology, War Thunder (2013) came out before Cyberpunk 2077 (2020). 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.
Does Cyberpunk 2077 have multiplayer like War Thunder?
No. War Thunder supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Cyberpunk 2077 is listed as single-player only.
Is War Thunder free?
Yes — War Thunder is a free-to-play Steam title. Cyberpunk 2077 is paid (59.99 USD).
Do War Thunder and Cyberpunk 2077 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.