10 PvP games like Heroes of Newerth that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Heroes of Newerth down to the 10 that fit the “PvP” category. Path of Exile, Guardians of Middle-earth and V Rising top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Heroes of Newerth.

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The best pvP games like Heroes of Newerth

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Heroes of Newerth. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Path of ExileClosest overall match

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Steam👍 89%· 247KRAWG👍 66%· 1.6KMC86IGDB78· 4

Year 2013Dev Grinding Gear GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and MMO world and community

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, horror tension and melee combat, while skipping MOBA team gameplay

Path of Exile is inspired by Diablo II and follows it basically in most of the aspects. Randomly filled pre-set of locations, heavy grind and a possibility of replaying most of the areas leaves us with only one possible outcome. Players wake up on grim shores of Wraeclast.

Where it drifts furthest from Heroes of Newerth: combat and setting.

Released 3 years after Heroes of Newerth.

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#2Guardians of Middle-earthClosest on game mode

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MultiplayerPvPOnlineCo-opFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 24%· 1.4KRAWG👍 14%· 87MC56IGDB73· 8

Year 2012Dev Monolith Productions · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and MOBA team gameplay

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, melee combat and single-player focus, while skipping MMO world and community

If DotA was set in John R. R. Tolkien's fantasy universe, it would have been Guardians of Middle-Earth. This multiplayer-oriented game unites players in teams of up to five to battle against each other on an arena, or to fight an AI-controlled team of the same size.

Where it drifts furthest from Heroes of Newerth: combat and setting.

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MultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineDarkFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 134KIGDB89· 5OC83· 71

Year 2024Dev Stunlock StudiosOn PC · PS5

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping MMO world and community

Where it drifts furthest from Heroes of Newerth: combat and setting.

Released 14 years after Heroes of Newerth.

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Steam👍 79%· 3.5KRAWG👍 3%· 32MC43IGDB44· 1

Year 2014Dev Wyrmbyte · Versus EvilPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MOBA team gameplay and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, real-time strategy and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

Dragons and Titans is a fast paced MOBA with classic RPG elements, where your champions are Dragons and a variety of game modes gives you the power on how to play. Show true courage and skill to become the ultimate Dragon Lord as you embark on your quest to free your Titan from captivity.

Where it drifts furthest from Heroes of Newerth: combat and setting.

Released 4 years after Heroes of Newerth.

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Co-opMultiplayerOnlinePvPFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 14KIGDB61· 6OC69· 36

Year 2015Dev Pieces Interactive · Paradox InteractiveOn PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and co op

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Heroes of Newerth: combat and tone.

Released 5 years after Heroes of Newerth.

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#6DiabloClosest on setting

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MultiplayerCo-opPvPRangedDarkFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

Year 1996Dev Blizzard North · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, procedural generation and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

It predates Heroes of Newerth by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opPvPDarkFantasyIsometric

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Year 2012Dev Blizzard Entertainment · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and horror setting, while skipping MMO world and community

The most immediately readable action RPG of its generation: abilities are swappable at will, combat is fast and legible, and the seasonal loop is well tuned. That flexibility is also the criticism — builds are largely decided by set bonuses, so character identity comes from gear drops rather than from choices you make.

Where it drifts furthest from Heroes of Newerth: setting.

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#8Alien Hallway

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Steam👍 65%· 322

Year 2010Dev Sigma TeamPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MOBA team gameplay and ranged combat

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, precision platforming and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

Alien Hallway is a totally new action- strategy shooting game for the PC developed by Alien Shooter series makers, Sigma Team company. Here, in Sigma's adrenaline-fueled game, players measure stamina with a never-ending stream of green creatures within the borders of a special military mission.

Where it drifts furthest from Heroes of Newerth: tone and setting.

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