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 Cartel State
World War 3 and Cartel State 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 is free; Cartel State is paid (Price unknown). World War 3 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Cartel State has no Deck rating yet. 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 Cartel State
Choose Cartel State if you want the Steam Leaderboards, LAN PvP, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing.
Both World War 3 and Cartel State 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 |  Cartel State | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | — |
| Genres | Action, Free To Play | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 54% positive (23,195 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | New Generation Games | Greyline Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- World War 3 is free; Cartel State is paid (Price unknown).
- World War 3 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Cartel State has no Deck rating yet.
World War 3 vs Cartel State — FAQ
- Are World War 3 and Cartel State 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. Cartel State is paid (Price unknown).