Dota 2 vs The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Dota 2 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 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: Dota 2 (2013) is 2 years older than The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015). The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Dota 2 (88.1% positive). Dota 2 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
 Dota 2 |  The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Free To Play | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | Free to play | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.1% positive (827,181 reviews) | 96.8% positive (234,915 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Valve | CD PROJEKT RED |
Side by side
- Dota 2 (2013) is 2 years older than The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015).
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Dota 2 (88.1% positive).
- Dota 2 is free; The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is paid (39.99 USD).
- Dota 2 has co-op; The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt does not.
- Steam Deck: Dota 2 is Deck Playable, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is Deck Verified.
Dota 2 vs The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — FAQ
- Which is better, Dota 2 or The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?
- On Steam reviews The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt scores higher (96.8% positive) than Dota 2 (88.1% 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 Dota 2 or The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt first?
- If you want chronology, Dota 2 (2013) came out before The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015). 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 Dota 2?
- No. Dota 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is listed as single-player only.
- Is Dota 2 free?
- Yes — Dota 2 is a free-to-play Steam title. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is paid (39.99 USD).