Choose The Way of Wrath
Choose The Way of Wrath if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Way of Wrath launched in 2026.
The Way of Wrath vs Baldur's Gate 3
The Way of Wrath and Baldur's Gate 3 both land in Strategy, Adventure, 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Baldur's Gate 3 (2023) is 3 years older than The Way of Wrath (2026). Baldur's Gate 3 has co-op; The Way of Wrath does not. 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 the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 440,006 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both The Way of Wrath and Baldur's Gate 3 sit in Strategy, Adventure, and 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
 The Way of Wrath |  Baldur's Gate 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | Price unknown | 44.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 96.8% positive (440,006 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Animmal | Larian Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Baldur's Gate 3 (2023) is 3 years older than The Way of Wrath (2026).
- Baldur's Gate 3 has co-op; The Way of Wrath does not.
- Baldur's Gate 3 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Way of Wrath has no Deck rating yet.
The Way of Wrath vs Baldur's Gate 3 — FAQ
- Should I play The Way of Wrath or Baldur's Gate 3 first?
- If you want chronology, Baldur's Gate 3 (2023) came out before The Way of Wrath (2026). 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 The Way of Wrath and Baldur's Gate 3 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Adventure, 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 The Way of Wrath have multiplayer like Baldur's Gate 3?
- No. Baldur's Gate 3 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while The Way of Wrath is listed as single-player only.