HELLDIVERS™ 2 vs Baldur's Gate 3
HELLDIVERS™ 2 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: Baldur's Gate 3 (2023) is 1 year older than HELLDIVERS™ 2 (2024). Baldur's Gate 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than HELLDIVERS™ 2 (81.2% positive). HELLDIVERS™ 2 is currently ~11% cheaper on Steam than Baldur's Gate 3 (39.99 USD vs. 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
 HELLDIVERS™ 2 |  Baldur's Gate 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Strategy, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 44.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.2% positive (622,369 reviews) | 96.8% positive (440,006 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Arrowhead Game Studios | Larian Studios |
Side by side
- Baldur's Gate 3 (2023) is 1 year older than HELLDIVERS™ 2 (2024).
- Baldur's Gate 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than HELLDIVERS™ 2 (81.2% positive).
- HELLDIVERS™ 2 is currently ~11% cheaper on Steam than Baldur's Gate 3 (39.99 USD vs. 44.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: HELLDIVERS™ 2 is Deck Playable, Baldur's Gate 3 is Deck Verified.
HELLDIVERS™ 2 vs Baldur's Gate 3 — FAQ
- Which is better, HELLDIVERS™ 2 or Baldur's Gate 3?
- On Steam reviews Baldur's Gate 3 scores higher (96.8% positive) than HELLDIVERS™ 2 (81.2% 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 HELLDIVERS™ 2 or Baldur's Gate 3 first?
- If you want chronology, Baldur's Gate 3 (2023) came out before HELLDIVERS™ 2 (2024). 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 HELLDIVERS™ 2 and Baldur's Gate 3 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: HELLDIVERS™ 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Baldur's Gate 3 ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.