Head-to-head · PC Games
Dota 2 vs Baldur's Gate 3
Dota 2 leads on 1 check, Baldur's Gate 3 on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDota 2 · 9.4/10
- Free planonly Dota 2
- Most featuresBaldur's Gate 3 · 4 of 4
Dota 2 scores higher on our rubric for pc games: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
Dota 2 offers free plan; Baldur's Gate 3 doesn't. On genre, Dota 2 gives you Strategy where Baldur's Gate 3 offers Role-playing. Baldur's Gate 3 offers controller support; Dota 2 doesn't publish it.
Dota 2 is the better fit for free competitive strategy multiplayer. Baldur's Gate 3 is the better fit for story-driven fantasy RPG with co-op.
- Dota 2 fits best
Free competitive strategy multiplayer
- Baldur's Gate 3 fits best
Story-driven fantasy RPG with co-op
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Side by side
| Feature | Dota 2 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Baldur's Gate 3 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #1 in PC Games | #8 in PC Games |
| Best for | Free competitive strategy multiplayer | Story-driven fantasy RPG with co-op |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Features Dota 2 3/4 · Baldur's Gate 3 4/4 | ||
| Single-player | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online multiplayer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controller support | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Mod support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Genre | Strategy | Role-playing |
| Supported OS | Multiple | Multiple |
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| Our verdict | Dota 2 is a free-to-play team strategy game from Valve, built around choosing heroes and competing in online battles. It suits players looking for competitive multiplayer strategy, with a large hero roster and varied roles, abilities, and… Read the review → |
Set in the Forgotten Realms and based on the fifth-edition Dungeons & Dragons ruleset, Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-driven role-playing game for players who want a character-led fantasy adventure. Create a character, assemble a party,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Dota 2 — where it wins
- Core hero roster and online matchmaking are free to play
- Includes co-op bot matches and a hero demo mode
- Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux
Where it doesn't
- Optional cosmetic purchases add a paid layer
- Matches depend on online multiplayer matchmaking
- The focus is team battles rather than a broad range of game modes
Baldur's Gate 3 — where it wins
- Play solo or join a friend's single-player game online.
- Customize characters and choose from multiple difficulty modes.
- Built-in mod manager, controller support, and cross-saves.
Where it doesn't
- Paid game with no free plan.
- Online multiplayer is limited to four players.
- Available on Windows and macOS, not other listed platforms.
- Dota 29.4/10 · Free plan
A free competitive strategy game with matchmaking, bot co-op, and cosmetic purchases.
Visit Dota 2Full verdict → - Baldur's Gate 38.7/10 · Paid
A choice-driven fantasy campaign for solo play or online co-op with up to four players.
Visit Larian StudiosFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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