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League of Legends is hard to replace: few games combine MOBA team gameplay, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 9 gameplay attributes and found 23 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Dota 2, Heroes of the Storm and Pokémon Unite lead the list, with Dota 2 reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes League of Legends special.

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GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

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MultiplayerCo-op

Year 2009Dev Riot Games

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The closest game to League of Legends is Dota 2 — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Heroes of the Storm and Pokémon Unite follow close behind.

#1Dota 297 #2Heroes of the Storm95 #3Pokémon Unite97 #4Gigantic90 #5Bloodline Champions89

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Games like League of Legends

23 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

97

Dota 2

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerCo-opFantasyLootSkill TreeIsometricFree to Play

Steam👍 81%· 2.7MIGDB91· 4OC91· 17

Year 2013Dev ValveOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

#2Heroes 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 deep RPG systems

#3Pokémon 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: deep RPG systems.

90

Gigantic

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerCo-opFantasyFree to PlayPvP

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

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, third-person shooting and shooter, while skipping deep RPG systems

#5Bloodline Champions

89

Bloodline Champions

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerCo-opFantasyIsometricFree to Play

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

Year 2011Dev Stunlock StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the MOBAs cluster, with MOBA team gameplay, deep RPG systems and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, melee combat and online features, while skipping loot and gear systems

84

Battlerite

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerFantasyIsometricFree to PlayPvP

Steam👍 85%· 59KIGDB80· 9OC85· 11

Year 2017Dev Stunlock StudiosOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of MOBAs: MOBA team gameplay, deep RPG systems and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and real-time strategy, while skipping co op

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 deep RPG systems

#8AirMech Strike

88

AirMech Strike

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerCo-opFantasyIsometricFree to Play

Steam👍 84%· 11KRAWG👍 30%· 92

Year 2012Dev Carbon · Carbon GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

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

85

SPACECOM

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerCo-opIsometricSoloPvP

Steam👍 68%· 529MC68IGDB89· 2

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

✓ Fits the MOBAs cluster, with MOBA team gameplay, multiplayer gameplay and co op

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling, while skipping deep RPG systems

#10Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

89

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerFantasyIsometricFree to Play

Year 2016Dev MoontonOn Android · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping deep RPG systems

89

ArcheBlade

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerCo-opFantasyFree to PlayPvP

Steam👍 73%· 7.6KRAWG👍 14%· 81

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

✓ Fits the MOBAs cluster, with MOBA team gameplay, deep RPG systems and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, real-time strategy and melee combat, while skipping loot and gear systems

#12GoD Factory: Wingmen

80

GoD Factory: Wingmen

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerPvPOnlineMeleeSpace

Steam👍 68%· 297MC76IGDB90· 1

Year 2014Dev Nine Dots StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, shooter and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

#13Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

85

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerCo-opFantasyIsometricSolo

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

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

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

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

#14Monday Night Combat

82

Monday Night Combat

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerCo-opSoloPvPOnline

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

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

✓ Same family of MOBAs: MOBA team gameplay, multiplayer gameplay and co op

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, third-person shooting and shooter, while skipping deep RPG systems

#15Awesomenauts

79

Awesomenauts

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerCo-opFree to PlayPvPOnline

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

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

✓ Fits the MOBAs cluster, with MOBA team gameplay, multiplayer gameplay and co op

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, competitive edge and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Heavy Metal Machines

MOBA · Sports

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Block N Load

MOBA · FPS

NS2: Combat

NS2: Combat

MOBA · RPG

Secret Ponchos

Secret Ponchos

MOBA · Fighting

Stellar Impact

Stellar Impact

MOBA · RTS

Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight

Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight

MOBA · Adventure

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Cannons Lasers Rockets

MOBA · RTS

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to League of Legends?: The closest game to League of Legends is Dota 2, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including MOBA team gameplay, multiplayer gameplay and co op. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like League of Legends?: The three closest games to League of Legends are: 1. Dota 2 (97/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Heroes of the Storm (95/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Pokémon Unite (97/100, 5 shared attributes). All share League of Legends's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 23 candidates across 9 dimensions.
Is Heroes of the Storm similar to League of Legends?: Yes, very much so — Heroes of the Storm scores 95/100 similarity to League of Legends. They share 7 attributes, including MOBA team gameplay and multiplayer gameplay. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What MOBA games are similar to League of Legends?: The best MOBA games similar to League of Legends are Dota 2, Heroes of the Storm, Pokémon Unite and Gigantic. All share the MOBA genre alongside other key League of Legends attributes like MOBA team gameplay, multiplayer gameplay and co op.
How is similarity to League of Legends calculated?: We compare League of Legends against every game in our catalog using 9 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the League of Legends experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.