Fallout 4 vs Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
6/10Match score
Higher community rating
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
+4
rating points
More player ratings
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
209 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
First personThird person
Genres
Role-playing (RPG)Shooter
Themes
ActionOpen worldSandboxScience fiction
Key Differences
Genres
Fallout 4
-Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
Adventure
Themes
Fallout 4
-Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
Survival
Features
Fallout 4
-Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
post-apocalyptic
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Fallout 4 | Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Sep 26, 2017 | Oct 13, 2009 |
| Rating | 87/100 (80 ratings) | 91/100 (209 ratings) |
| Genres | Role-playing (RPG)Shooter | AdventureRole-playing (RPG)Shooter |
| Themes | ActionOpen worldSandboxScience fiction | ActionOpen worldSandboxScience fictionSurvival |
| Features | Not available | post-apocalyptic |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | First personThird person | First personThird person |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S | PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
Comparison Summary
Fallout 4 and Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition have a 6/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, First person, Third person, Role-playing (RPG), Shooter, Action.
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition stands out for Adventure, Survival.
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, First person, Third person are the most likely to find value in both.