Choose Desperados III
Choose Desperados III if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 4,284 Steam reviews back the pick.
Desperados III vs Gunslinger Duel
Desperados III and Gunslinger Duel both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Desperados III (2020) is 4 years older than Gunslinger Duel (2024). Gunslinger Duel is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Desperados III (3.99 USD vs. 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.
Which should you pick?
Choose Gunslinger Duel
Choose Gunslinger Duel if you want an Action and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gunslinger Duel launched in 2024.
Both Desperados III and Gunslinger Duel sit in Strategy on Steam, 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
 Desperados III |  Gunslinger Duel | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.7% positive (4,284 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mimimi Games | Polylusion Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Desperados III (2020) is 4 years older than Gunslinger Duel (2024).
- Gunslinger Duel is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Desperados III (3.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Desperados III is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Gunslinger Duel has no Deck rating yet.
Desperados III vs Gunslinger Duel — FAQ
- Should I play Desperados III or Gunslinger Duel first?
- If you want chronology, Desperados III (2020) came out before Gunslinger Duel (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.
- Are Desperados III and Gunslinger Duel similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.
- Does Desperados III run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Desperados III is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Gunslinger Duel doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.