War Thunder vs Red Dead Redemption 2
War Thunder and Red Dead Redemption 2 both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. War Thunder (2013) is 6 years older than Red Dead Redemption 2 (2019). Red Dead Redemption 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.9% positive) than War Thunder (74.1% positive). 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 |  Red Dead Redemption 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | Free to play | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.1% positive (308,911 reviews) | 91.9% positive (295,872 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Gaijin Entertainment | Rockstar Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- War Thunder (2013) is 6 years older than Red Dead Redemption 2 (2019).
- Red Dead Redemption 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.9% positive) than War Thunder (74.1% positive).
- War Thunder is free; Red Dead Redemption 2 is paid (59.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: War Thunder is Deck Verified, Red Dead Redemption 2 is Deck Playable.
War Thunder vs Red Dead Redemption 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, War Thunder or Red Dead Redemption 2?
- On Steam reviews Red Dead Redemption 2 scores higher (91.9% positive) than War Thunder (74.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Red Dead Redemption 2 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 Red Dead Redemption 2 first?
- If you want chronology, War Thunder (2013) came out before Red Dead Redemption 2 (2019). 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 War Thunder and Red Dead Redemption 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 War Thunder and Red Dead Redemption 2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: War Thunder ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Red Dead Redemption 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is War Thunder free?
- Yes — War Thunder is a free-to-play Steam title. Red Dead Redemption 2 is paid (59.99 USD).