Baldur's Gate 3 vs Heroes of Might & Magic V
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
Baldur's Gate 3
+15
rating points
More player ratings
Baldur's Gate 3
1,497 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Similar
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Same
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
MultiplayerSingle player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Genres
Role-playing (RPG)StrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)
Themes
Fantasy
Features
tactical turn-based combatturn-basedgood vs evilgrid-based movementbloody
Key Differences
Game Modes
Baldur's Gate 3
Co-operativeSplit screen
Heroes of Might & Magic V
-Themes
Baldur's Gate 3
Action
Heroes of Might & Magic V
-Features
Baldur's Gate 3
combatcraftingdungeon crawlerpuzzlesturn-based rpg
Heroes of Might & Magic V
micromanagementarchangelbattle mageunrequited lovebanshee
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Baldur's Gate 3 | Heroes of Might & Magic V |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2023 | May 16, 2006 |
| Rating | 95/100 (1,497 ratings) | 80/100 (259 ratings) |
| Genres | Role-playing (RPG)StrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS) | Role-playing (RPG)StrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS) |
| Themes | ActionFantasy | Fantasy |
| Features | combatcraftingdungeon crawlerpuzzlestactical turn-based combatturn-basedturn-based rpgredemptionthe game awards - best multiplayer game - winnerthe game awards - best performance - winnerthe game awards - best roleplaying game - winnerthe game awards - game of the year - winnerfriendshipisometricspells | micromanagementtactical turn-based combatturn-basedarchangelbattle mageunrequited lovebansheecorruptiondark elvesdemon invasionelementalsmovement penaltynightmarepaladinspoltergeist |
| Game Modes | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle playerSplit screen | MultiplayerSingle player |
| Player Perspective | Bird view / Isometric | Bird view / Isometric |
| Platforms | Google Stadia, Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S | Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) |
Comparison Summary
Baldur's Gate 3 and Heroes of Might & Magic V have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Multiplayer, Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS).
Baldur's Gate 3 stands out for Co-operative, Split screen, Action, combat, while Heroes of Might & Magic V stands out for micromanagement, archangel, battle mage.
Baldur's Gate 3 has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Multiplayer, Single player, Bird view / Isometric are the most likely to find value in both.