Choose Wasteland 3
Choose Wasteland 3 if you want a Strategy game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85.1% positive across 11,050 reviews.
Wasteland 3 vs New Arc Line
Wasteland 3 and New Arc Line both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. Wasteland 3 (2020) is 4 years older than New Arc Line (2024). Wasteland 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than New Arc Line (75.4% 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 New Arc Line
Choose New Arc Line if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. New Arc Line launched in 2024.
Both Wasteland 3 and New Arc Line sit in RPG 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
 Wasteland 3 |  New Arc Line | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG | RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (11,050 reviews) | 75.4% positive (370 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | inXile Entertainment | Dreamate |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Wasteland 3 (2020) is 4 years older than New Arc Line (2024).
- Wasteland 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than New Arc Line (75.4% positive).
- New Arc Line is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Wasteland 3 (24.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Wasteland 3 has co-op; New Arc Line does not.
- Steam Deck: Wasteland 3 is Deck Playable, New Arc Line is Deck Unsupported.
Wasteland 3 vs New Arc Line — FAQ
- Which is better, Wasteland 3 or New Arc Line?
- On Steam reviews Wasteland 3 scores higher (85.1% positive) than New Arc Line (75.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Wasteland 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 New Arc Line first?
- If you want chronology, Wasteland 3 (2020) came out before New Arc Line (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 Wasteland 3 and New Arc Line similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does New Arc Line have multiplayer like Wasteland 3?
- No. Wasteland 3 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while New Arc Line is listed as single-player only.