- #1 SMITE 2
97% matchMixed55% of 24,002 reviews2024
Dev: Titan Forge GamesPub: Hi-Rez Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 36.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Become a god and wage war in SMITE 2, the free-to-play Unreal Engine 5-powered sequel to the legendary third-person action MOBA. If you love challenging competition, intense action, ability-driven combat, rewarding teamwork, or godly mythology, you’ll see why 40+ million players love SMITE.
Why similar: MOBA 33.6% ★, Mythology 10.5%, MMORPG 9.1% ★, Competitive 8.9%, Team-Based 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: It directly continues SMITE's third-person god-battling MOBA formula with familiar modes, mythology, roles, and ability-based team fights.
- #2 Predecessor
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 17,793 reviews2024
Dev: Omeda Studios
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
The tactical depth and iconic heroes of a hardcore MOBA meets the explosive verticality of a 5v5 3D shooter.
Why similar: MOBA 44.5% ★, Competitive 14.4%, Team-Based 11.2%, Massively Multiplayer 8.1%, Third Person 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This is the closest active alternative for players wanting a traditional three-lane MOBA played from an immersive third-person camera.
- #3 Gigantic: Rampage Edition
96% matchMixed66% of 4,448 reviews2024
Dev: Abstraction GamesPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
GO GIGANTIC! THE UNIQUE MOBA HERO SHOOTER RETURNS!
Why similar: MOBA 66.7% ★, Multiplayer 11.1%, PvP 8.5%, Third Person 5.5%, Action 5%
Why You'll Like It: Its colorful third-person hero combat, distinct character kits, team objectives, and creature-summoning matches capture much of SMITE's arena energy.
- #4 Dota 2
95% matchVery Positive80% of 2,787,913 reviews2013
Dev: Valve
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 53.1 hrsMean: 1464.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.
Why similar: MOBA 63% ★, Team-Based 9.4%, Competitive 8.7%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Strategy 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Although viewed from above, it offers one of the deepest hero rosters, team compositions, lane phases, item choices, and objective battles in the genre.
- #5 Paladins®
94% matchVery Positive85% of 345,806 reviews2018
Dev: Evil Mojo GamesPub: Hi-Rez Studios
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 82.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Paladins is the ultimate fantasy team-based shooter experience, with over 50 customizable Champions fighting in 5v5 action across a diverse Realm of modes and maps!
Why similar: MOBA 45.1% ★, Team-Based 16.3%, Multiplayer 15.7%, PvP 6%, Massively Multiplayer 6%
Why You'll Like It: Its free-to-play, class-based first-person matches emphasize customizable hero abilities, team synergies, and objective control in a similar accessible format.
- #6 Battlerite
94% matchVery Positive85% of 59,426 reviews2017
Dev: Stunlock Studios
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
BATTLERITE is an action-packed team arena brawler. Experience the unique combination of top-down shooter meets fast-paced fighting game and challenge friends and foes in a battle of reaction. The Arena awaits!
Why similar: MOBA 52.4% ★, Competitive 16.4%, Multiplayer 10.9%, PvP 9.2%, Team-Based 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: It distills MOBA-style skillshots, cooldown management, counterplay, and team compositions into highly mechanical arena battles.
- #7 Marvel Rivals
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 419,479 reviews2024
Dev: NetEase Games
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 72.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
Why similar: Competitive 25.1%, Multiplayer 21.7%, Team-Based 21.7%, PvP 11%, Third Person 7%
Why You'll Like It: Marvel Rivals delivers fast third-person team combat built around recognizable heroes, flashy powers, ultimates, and coordinated objective play.
- #8 DEADLOCK
93% matchMostly Positive72% of 25 reviews2016
Dev: Skunkape Interactive
Windows
Physically dodge attacks while grooving to the thumping soundtrack in this neon arcade shooter. Can you free your system from the attacks of a crazed hacker and his digital army, or will it all end in DEADLOCK...
Why similar: Action 100%
Why You'll Like It: Deadlock combines third-person shooter movement and hero abilities with lanes, minions, towers, item builds, and large-scale MOBA strategy.
- #9 Awesomenauts
91% matchVery Positive85% of 26,902 reviews2012
Dev: Ronimo GamesPub: Atari
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 29.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Use your power, show your might! Play this Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game! AWESOMENAUTS combines 2D platforming with team-based strategy and hero based action. Whether you are a new recruit or an intergalactic legend, play AWESOMENAUTS!
Why similar: MOBA 76% ★, Multiplayer 10.4%, Competitive 4.8%, Co-op 4.1%, Action 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: This side-scrolling MOBA retains the essential loop of lanes, minions, turrets, upgrades, and compact three-player team fights.
- #10 Kurukshetra: Ascension
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 112 reviews2022
Dev: Studio Sirah
Windows
Test your skills in an all-new strategic card battler. Master swift positioning with melee and ranged rows. Plan your path to victory in the dead of night. Explore a deeply rooted universe in a rogue-lite story campaign. Collect, build, command your army, and emerge victorious.
Why similar: Mythology 49.9%, Multiplayer 22.2%, PvP 16.8%, Strategy 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: This 5v5 MOBA centers on mythological Indian heroes and deities, making it an especially fitting thematic alternative to SMITE.
- #11 Eternal Return
88% matchMostly Positive74% of 74,683 reviews2023
Dev: Nimble Neuron
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 51.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Eternal Return is a free-to-play, 2.5D perspective Battle Royale game. Search, Craft, Hunt, and Fight using a variety of characters. Plan your strategy and become the last survivor on this eternal experiment.
Why similar: MOBA 49.2% ★, MMORPG 21% ★, Multiplayer 8.4%, PvP 6.1%, Anime 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: It mixes MOBA-like characters, item crafting, ability combos, and squad coordination with a tense survival-battle format.
- #12 Omega Strikers
86% matchVery Positive84% of 23,623 reviews2023
Dev: Odyssey Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
It's either not for you or the best thing you ever played
Why similar: MOBA 26.4% ★, Team-Based 18.3%, Multiplayer 13.1%, PvP 9.7%, Competitive 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This fast team sport game rewards the same kind of hero-kit mastery, cooldown timing, positioning, and coordinated plays that matter in SMITE.
- #13 SMASH LEGENDS
87% matchMixed69% of 10,116 reviews2021
Dev: 5minlab Corp.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Play Smash Legends for free! Smash Legends is an exciting PVP action brawler where fairy tale Legends engage in a lively battle. Play solo or in a 3v3 team battle with your friends! Play now with Smashers from all over the world on Steam, iOS, and Android!
Why similar: MOBA 48.6% ★, Competitive 13.7%, Multiplayer 9.7%, PvP 6.4%, Co-op 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: It provides short, action-heavy multiplayer brawls with distinct characters, modes, upgrades, and a similarly accessible free-to-play feel.
- #14 Brawlhalla
85% matchMostly Positive80% of 413,371 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Mammoth GamesPub: Ubisoft
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 74.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or local. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android & Steam! Frequent updates. Over sixty Legends.
Why similar: Multiplayer 55.3%, Co-op 27.7%, Action 11.1%, Casual 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Brawlhalla is another long-running free-to-play competitive brawler with a huge character selection and easy-to-learn, high-skill multiplayer combat.
- #15 Demigod
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,317 reviews2011
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Set in a magical world where gods walk among mortals, Demigod blends action, strategy and role-playing elements into a thrilling new experience.
Why similar: MOBA 53.4% ★, Mythology 13.4%, Team-Based 12.2%, Third Person 7.8%, PvP 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Demigod is an older but direct hybrid of RTS and MOBA design, built around powerful demigod heroes, minions, and battlefield control.
- #16 Blood of Steel
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 6,905 reviews2020
Dev: YC Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 43.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
"Blood of Steel" is a fair competitive multiplayer online game. You will ride into a battlefield where thousands clash, employing unique four-directional slashing maneuvers and strategic formations to defeat your opponents, experiencing the charm of warfare in the age of cold weapons!
Why similar: MOBA 52.4% ★, Massively Multiplayer 12.8%, Multiplayer 11.7%, PvP 8.1%, Strategy 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its third-person hero combat and large objective-driven battles offer a more grounded historical take on commanding a powerful champion in team warfare.
- #17 NARAKA: BLADEPOINT
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 303,006 reviews2021
Dev: 24 EntertainmentPub: NetEase Games
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 126.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Dive into the legends of the Far East in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT; team up with friends in fast-paced melee fights for a Battle Royale experience unlike any other. Find your playstyle with a varied cast of heroes with unique skills. More than 40 million players have already joined the fray, play free now!
Why similar: Multiplayer 24.6%, Massively Multiplayer 22.9%, Third Person 17.9%, PvP 14.9%, Anime 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its mythic fantasy aesthetic, highly mobile third-person combat, character abilities, and team-based modes suit players who enjoy SMITE's action side.
- #18 Warframe
82% matchVery Positive88% of 678,653 reviews2013
Dev: Digital Extremes
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 282.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game
Why similar: Third Person 35.7%, Massively Multiplayer 24.6%, Co-op 15.4%, RPG 12.4%, Action 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: Warframe offers exceptionally fluid third-person ability combat and cooperative squad play for players who primarily enjoy mastering powerful character kits.
- #19 FOR HONOR™
83% matchMixed69% of 165,471 reviews2017
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 58.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
For Honor is a groundbreaking team-based PvP melee fighting game where Knights, Samurai, Vikings, Wu Lin, and more clash in endless battles. Pick unique heroes and master intense 4v4, 2v2, or 1v1 battles.
Why similar: MOBA 29.3% ★, Multiplayer 20.2%, Third Person 15.4%, PvP 13.4%, Co-op 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: For Honor emphasizes deliberate third-person melee duels and objective control while giving every hero a strongly defined combat identity.
- #20 Conqueror's Blade
81% matchMixed67% of 39,120 reviews2020
Dev: Booming TechPub: Poros Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 73.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice.
Why similar: MMORPG 33.1% ★, Team-Based 16.5%, Massively Multiplayer 16.3%, Third Person 10.2%, PvP 10%
Why You'll Like It: Conqueror's Blade combines direct third-person hero action with unit command, sieges, class builds, and strategic multiplayer objectives.
- #21 Minion Masters
79% matchVery Positive89% of 65,305 reviews2019
Dev: BetaDwarf
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 40.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
An addictive fast-paced hybrid of Card games & Tower-Defense. Play 1v1 - or bring a friend for 2v2 - and engage in epic online multiplayer battles full of innovative strategy and awesome plays! Collect 200+ cards with unique mechanics, all free!
Why similar: Multiplayer 33.8%, Co-op 25.1%, PvP 24.4%, Strategy 16.7%
Why You'll Like It: Minion Masters captures the tactical satisfaction of counterpicking, lane pressure, and coordinated pushes in a streamlined deck-building format.
- #22 Dungeon Defenders II
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 22,184 reviews2017
Dev: Chromatic Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Dungeon Defenders II is a cooperative Action Tower Defense game packed with roleplaying elements like loot, leveling, and pets.
Why similar: Multiplayer 33.7%, Team-Based 28.3%, Strategy RPG 20.1%, Third Person 17.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its hero classes, combat abilities, defensive lanes, loot progression, and cooperative objective defense appeal to the PvE side of SMITE's strategic battles.
- #23 Orcs Must Die! 3
79% matchVery Positive86% of 14,930 reviews2021
Dev: Robot Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Slice, burn, toss, zap, grind and gib massive hordes of repugnant orcs in this long-awaited successor to the award-winning Orcs Must Die! series.
Why similar: Co-op 30.5%, Multiplayer 20.8%, Third Person 17.9%, Strategy 15%, Action 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Orcs Must Die! 3 pairs active third-person fantasy combat with lane defense and cooperative planning, making it a strong non-PvP alternative.
- #24 Rise of Legions
80% matchVery Positive82% of 1,620 reviews2019
Dev: Broken GamesPub: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Rise of Legions has shut down. It was a strategy and deck building game with dynamic, tactical gameplay.
Why similar: MOBA 63.3% ★, Multiplayer 15.4%, Strategy 10.3%, PvP 7.9%, Action 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: Rise of Legions focuses on deploying units, managing lanes, and defeating an opposing base in concise competitive matches with MOBA-like strategy.
- #25 Overwatch®
76% matchMostly Negative32% of 425,072 reviews2023
Dev: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 103.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Overwatch®, A FUTURE WORTH FIGHTING FOR! Overwatch® is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 or 6v6 battlefield brawl.
Why similar: MOBA 44.8% ★, Team-Based 13.2%, Competitive 13.1%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Third Person 7.4%
- #26 Battlerite Royale
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 8,177 reviews2019
Dev: Stunlock Studios
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 26.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Explore the fantastical Talon Island in a thrilling fusion between a MOBA and Battle Royale game. Choose your Champion and master their unique abilities, loot for treasures alone or with a friend, and rise above the competition in a top-down action-fest. Only the best survive to the end!
Why similar: MOBA 60.4% ★, Multiplayer 12.3%, Massively Multiplayer 9.1%, Competitive 8.5%, PvP 7.4%
- #27 Guild Wars 2®
71% matchVery Positive88% of 29,804 reviews2022
Dev: ArenaNet®
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 71.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Guild Wars 2 is an award-winning online roleplaying game with fast-paced action combat, deep character customization, and no subscription fee required. Choose from an arsenal of professions and weapons, explore a vast open world, compete in PVP modes and more. Join over 16 million players now!
Why similar: MMORPG 49.6% ★, Massively Multiplayer 11.6%, Third Person 9%, Multiplayer 8.8%, PvP 6.7%
- #28 ArcheBlade™
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 7,619 reviews2014
Dev: CodeBrush GamesPub: Codebrush Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
ArcheBlade is a free to play 3D multiplayer fighting game that captures the essence of combo-based fighting games combined with unique game modes. Play as one of many characters and master your skills to become the best fighter.
Why similar: MOBA 33.5% ★, MMORPG 14.7% ★, Multiplayer 10.9%, Anime 10.3%, Massively Multiplayer 7.8%
- #29 Bloodline Champions
73% matchVery Positive86% of 1,740 reviews2011
Dev: Stunlock Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Bloodline Champions is a Free-to-Play online PvP Arena game where players engage in short, intense battles of up to ten players divided into two teams. Each player takes control over one of several bloodlines, each with their own unique weapons and abilities. Easy to learn, challenging to master.
Why similar: MOBA 61.5% ★, Multiplayer 10.5%, Massively Multiplayer 9.9%, PvP 6.7%, Competitive 6.3%
- #30 Rogue Company
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 26,057 reviews2021
Dev: First Watch GamesPub: Hi-Rez Studios
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Join 20+ million players in Rogue Company, the ultimate third-person tactical action shooter! Become an agent of Rogue Company and wield powerful weapons, high-tech gadgets, and game-changing abilities. Accept the mission and jump into a variety of 4v4 and 6v6 game modes. Play FREE today!
Why similar: Multiplayer 25.3%, Competitive 25%, Team-Based 14.8%, Third Person 12.7%, PvP 11%
- #31 Arena of Kings
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,660 reviews2021
Dev: Villain Games LLC
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
ARENA OF KINGS is a fast-paced team arena brawler. Experience MMORPG-style combat without the grind. Create a hero from 10 unique classes. Level up, learn new spells, and collect epic loot. Casual, Ranked, and Tournament game modes. PLAY FOR FREE!
Why similar: MOBA 47.9% ★, Competitive 15.6%, Team-Based 11.3%, Multiplayer 7.8%, PvP 6.6%
- #32 MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE
67% matchMixed68% of 27,579 reviews2023
Dev: Byking Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Pick your favorite character, team up and fight to be the last ones standing in the new 24-player Battle Royale free to play game "MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE"!
Why similar: Team-Based 22.3%, Multiplayer 19.2%, Anime 14.2%, PvP 13%, Third Person 11.5%
- #33 Age of Mythology: Retold
65% matchVery Positive90% of 23,592 reviews2024
Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 40.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Play as mythological Gods and smite your enemies in this award-winning, mythological Real-Time Strategy classic given new life. Wage war across timeless campaigns, fierce skirmishes, and god-powered multiplayer modes.
Why similar: Mythology 44.6%, Multiplayer 18.4%, Co-op 12.8%, PvP 12.7%, Strategy 11.4%
- #34 Neverwinter
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 39,685 reviews2013
Dev: Cryptic StudiosPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 40.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Neverwinter is a free, action MMORPG based on the acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game. Epic stories, action combat and classic roleplaying await those heroes courageous enough to enter the fantastic world of Neverwinter!
Why similar: MMORPG 50.7% ★, Massively Multiplayer 17.1%, Multiplayer 10.7%, RPG 5.2%, Co-op 4.3%
- #35 Age of Mythology: Extended Edition
67% matchVery Positive93% of 36,311 reviews2014
Dev: SkyBox LabsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 39.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Age of Mythology is back! Choose your god and take to the battlefield in this classic, upgraded with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features.
Why similar: Mythology 39.3%, Nostalgia 33.7% ★, Strategy 12.5%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Co-op 1.9%