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We filtered the 23 games similar to Dota 2 down to the 15 that fit the “Co-op” category. League of Legends, Pokémon Unite and Heroes of the Storm top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dota 2.

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Within the “Co-op” category, the closest game to Dota 2 is League of Legends — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Pokémon Unite and Heroes of the Storm follow close behind.

#1League of Legends97 #2Pokémon Unite97 #3Heroes of the Storm95 #4Brawl Stars92 #5AirMech Strike86

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15 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dota 2. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1League of Legends

97

League of Legends

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerCo-opFantasyLootSkill TreeIsometricFree to Play

IGDB84· 3OC84· 11

Year 2009Dev Riot GamesOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the MOBAs cluster, with MOBA team gameplay, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, while skipping combat tactical

#2Pokémon Unite

97

Pokémon Unite

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerCo-opFantasyIsometric

IGDB75· 2OC68· 32

Year 2021Dev Timi · The Pokémon CompanyOn Android · iOS · Switch

✓ Nearly identical: MOBA team gameplay, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: combat tactical.

#3Heroes of the Storm

95

Heroes of the Storm

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerCo-opFantasyLootSkill TreeIsometric

IGDB79· 9OC84· 35

Year 2015Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of MOBAs: MOBA team gameplay, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping combat tactical

92

Brawl Stars

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerCo-opIsometric

Year 2018Dev SupercellOn Android · iOS

✓ Both are MOBAs — sharing MOBA team gameplay, multiplayer gameplay and co op

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, while skipping combat tactical

#5AirMech Strike

86

AirMech Strike

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerCo-opTacticalMeleeFantasyIsometricFree to Play

Steam👍 84%· 11KRAWG👍 30%· 92

Year 2012Dev Carbon · Carbon GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are MOBAs — sharing MOBA team gameplay, combat tactical and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping combat magic

#6Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

83

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerCo-opMeleeTacticalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 48%· 24KRAWG👍 40%· 158MC77IGDB77· 11

Year 2017Dev Feral Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of MOBAs: MOBA team gameplay, melee combat and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, real-time strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping combat magic

83

ArcheBlade

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 73%· 7.6KRAWG👍 14%· 81

Year 2014Dev CodeBrush Games · Codebrush GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the MOBAs cluster, with MOBA team gameplay, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and real-time strategy, while skipping combat tactical

83

Gigantic

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 77%· 7.4KRAWG👍 34%· 128MC75IGDB77· 6OC75· 18

Year 2017Dev Motiga · Perfect World EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are MOBAs — sharing MOBA team gameplay, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, third-person shooting and shooter, while skipping combat tactical

82

SPACECOM

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerCo-opTacticalIsometricSolo

Steam👍 68%· 529MC68IGDB89· 2

Year 2014Dev 11 Bit Studios · 11 bit studiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the MOBAs cluster, with MOBA team gameplay, combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling, while skipping combat magic

#10Bloodline Champions

82

Bloodline Champions

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyIsometricFree to Play

Steam👍 86%· 1.7KRAWG👍 31%· 52MC79IGDB74· 1

Year 2011Dev Stunlock StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the MOBAs cluster, with MOBA team gameplay, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, deep RPG systems and online features, while skipping combat tactical

#11Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight

80

Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerCo-opIsometricSoloPvP

Steam👍 17%· 4.9KRAWG👍 26%· 84MC64IGDB65· 1

Year 2010Dev Electronic Arts Los Angeles · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are MOBAs — sharing MOBA team gameplay, multiplayer gameplay and co op

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, real-time strategy and horror tension, while skipping combat tactical

#12Monday Night Combat

80

Monday Night Combat

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerCo-opMeleeTacticalThird Person

Steam👍 79%· 1.2KRAWG👍 38%· 65MC82IGDB82· 3

Year 2010Dev Uber Entertainment · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of MOBAs: MOBA team gameplay, melee combat and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, third-person shooting and shooter, while skipping combat magic

#13Heavy Metal Machines

77

Heavy Metal Machines

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyFree to Play

Steam👍 75%· 4.0KRAWG👍 15%· 84

Year 2017Dev HoplonPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of MOBAs: MOBA team gameplay, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, turn-based strategy and racing gameplay, while skipping combat tactical

#14Awesomenauts

77

Awesomenauts

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerCo-opTacticalMeleeFree to Play

Steam👍 85%· 27KRAWG👍 39%· 415MC78IGDB73· 8

Year 2012Dev Ronimo Games · DTP EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the MOBAs cluster, with MOBA team gameplay, combat tactical and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, competitive edge and stealth mechanics, while skipping combat magic

76

Minimum

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerCo-opMeleeThird PersonPvP

Steam👍 60%· 4.0KRAWG👍 31%· 32MC69OC77· 10

Year 2014Dev TimeGate Studios · AtariPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are MOBAs — sharing MOBA team gameplay, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, shooter and ranged combat, while skipping combat tactical

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