Choose World War 3
Choose World War 3 if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 23,195 Steam reviews back the pick.
World War 3 vs Poly Squad
World War 3 and Poly Squad both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Poly Squad (2021) is 1 year older than World War 3 (2022). World War 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (54% positive) than Poly Squad (51.4% 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 Poly Squad
Choose Poly Squad if you want an Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, and Casual experience. Poly Squad launched in 2021.
Both World War 3 and Poly Squad sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 World War 3 |  Poly Squad | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Free To Play | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54% positive (23,195 reviews) | 51.4% positive (70 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | New Generation Games | OXO Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Poly Squad (2021) is 1 year older than World War 3 (2022).
- World War 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (54% positive) than Poly Squad (51.4% positive).
- World War 3 is free; Poly Squad is paid (4.99 USD).
- World War 3 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Poly Squad has no Deck rating yet.
World War 3 vs Poly Squad — FAQ
- Should I play World War 3 or Poly Squad first?
- If you want chronology, Poly Squad (2021) came out before World War 3 (2022). 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 World War 3 and Poly Squad similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Is World War 3 free?
- Yes — World War 3 is a free-to-play Steam title. Poly Squad is paid (4.99 USD).