The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt vs PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 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: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015) is 2 years older than PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS (2017). The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS (66.2% positive). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is free; The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is paid (39.99 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
 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt |  PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | RPG | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 39.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 96.8% positive (234,915 reviews) | 66.2% positive (444,764 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | CD PROJEKT RED | PUBG Corporation |
Side by side
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015) is 2 years older than PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS (2017).
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS (66.2% positive).
- PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is free; The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is paid (39.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is Deck Verified, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is Deck Unsupported.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt vs PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS — FAQ
- Which is better, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt or PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS?
- On Steam reviews The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt scores higher (96.8% positive) than PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS (66.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt or PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS first?
- If you want chronology, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015) came out before PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS (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.
- Does The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt have multiplayer like PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS?
- No. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is listed as single-player only.
- Is PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS free?
- Yes — PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is a free-to-play Steam title. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is paid (39.99 USD).