Choose Sniper Elite 3
Choose Sniper Elite 3 if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. 7,008 Steam reviews back the pick.
Sniper Elite 3 vs Sniper Elite 4
Sniper Elite 3 and Sniper Elite 4 both land in Action, Adventure 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 share Action, Adventure on Steam. Sniper Elite 3 (2014) is 3 years older than Sniper Elite 4 (2017). Sniper Elite 4 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Sniper Elite 3 (78% 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 Sniper Elite 4
Choose Sniper Elite 4 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.1% positive across 15,517 reviews.
Both Sniper Elite 3 and Sniper Elite 4 sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Co-op, 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
 Sniper Elite 3 |  Sniper Elite 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78% positive (7,008 reviews) | 91.1% positive (15,517 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Multi-player, Co-op |
| Developers | Rebellion | Rebellion |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Sniper Elite 3 (2014) is 3 years older than Sniper Elite 4 (2017).
- Sniper Elite 4 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Sniper Elite 3 (78% positive).
- Sniper Elite 3 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Sniper Elite 4 (29.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Sniper Elite 3 is Deck Playable, Sniper Elite 4 is Deck Verified.
Sniper Elite 3 vs Sniper Elite 4 — FAQ
- Which is better, Sniper Elite 3 or Sniper Elite 4?
- On Steam reviews Sniper Elite 4 scores higher (91.1% positive) than Sniper Elite 3 (78% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Sniper Elite 4 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Sniper Elite 3 or Sniper Elite 4 first?
- If you want chronology, Sniper Elite 3 (2014) came out before Sniper Elite 4 (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 Sniper Elite 3 and Sniper Elite 4 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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 Sniper Elite 3 and Sniper Elite 4 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Sniper Elite 3 ships Co-op; Sniper Elite 4 ships Co-op.