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 Red Crucible Assault
World War 3 and Red Crucible Assault 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. World War 3 (2022) is 3 years older than Red Crucible Assault (2025). World War 3 is free; Red Crucible Assault is paid (14.99 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 Red Crucible Assault
Choose Red Crucible Assault if you want an Early Access game with DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Red Crucible Assault launched in 2025.
Both World War 3 and Red Crucible Assault 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 |  Red Crucible Assault | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Free To Play | Action, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54% positive (23,195 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | New Generation Games | Massive Head Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- World War 3 (2022) is 3 years older than Red Crucible Assault (2025).
- World War 3 is free; Red Crucible Assault is paid (14.99 USD).
- World War 3 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Red Crucible Assault has no Deck rating yet.
World War 3 vs Red Crucible Assault — FAQ
- Should I play World War 3 or Red Crucible Assault first?
- If you want chronology, World War 3 (2022) came out before Red Crucible Assault (2025). 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 Red Crucible Assault 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. Red Crucible Assault is paid (14.99 USD).