Choose Wasteland 3
Choose Wasteland 3 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 11,050 Steam reviews back the pick.
Wasteland 3 vs Baldur's Gate 3
Wasteland 3 and Baldur's Gate 3 both land in Strategy, RPG 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 share Strategy, RPG on Steam. Wasteland 3 (2020) is 3 years older than Baldur's Gate 3 (2023). Baldur's Gate 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Wasteland 3 (85.1% 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 Baldur's Gate 3
Choose Baldur's Gate 3 if you want an Adventure game with LAN Co-op, Adjustable Text Size, and Subtitle Options. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.8% positive across 440,006 reviews.
Both Wasteland 3 and Baldur's Gate 3 sit in Strategy and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Wasteland 3 |  Baldur's Gate 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG | Strategy, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 44.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (11,050 reviews) | 96.8% positive (440,006 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | inXile Entertainment | Larian Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Wasteland 3 (2020) is 3 years older than Baldur's Gate 3 (2023).
- Baldur's Gate 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Wasteland 3 (85.1% positive).
- Wasteland 3 is currently ~11% cheaper on Steam than Baldur's Gate 3 (39.99 USD vs. 44.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Wasteland 3 is Deck Playable, Baldur's Gate 3 is Deck Verified.
Wasteland 3 vs Baldur's Gate 3 — FAQ
- Which is better, Wasteland 3 or Baldur's Gate 3?
- On Steam reviews Baldur's Gate 3 scores higher (96.8% positive) than Wasteland 3 (85.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Baldur's Gate 3 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Wasteland 3 or Baldur's Gate 3 first?
- If you want chronology, Wasteland 3 (2020) came out before Baldur's Gate 3 (2023). 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 Wasteland 3 and Baldur's Gate 3 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, RPG 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.
- Do both Wasteland 3 and Baldur's Gate 3 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Wasteland 3 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Baldur's Gate 3 ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.