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Valve's famously deep MOBA where two teams of five clash with over a hundred distinct heroes to destroy each other's base. Few games reward teamwork, game knowledge and precise execution as intensely.
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The closest matches for Dota 2 are Heroes of Newerth, League of Legends and Smite 2. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Dota 2 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
100 %
Best match
2010
A classic DotA-style MOBA where two teams fight down three lanes to destroy the enemy base, with a large hero roster, item builds and heavy emphasis on teamwork.
100 %
Deep systems to master
The genre-defining MOBA where two teams of five pick from a huge roster of champions to push lanes and destroy the enemy base. Every match is a test of mechanics, teamwork and macro strategy.
96 % 29.99 €
Deep systems to master
Smite 2 is a third-person MOBA where you fight as a god from various mythologies in team-based battles. Aimed abilities, positioning and teamwork are central, all wrapped in upgraded Unreal Engine 5 visuals.
94 %
Playing together in co-op
A competitive 3v3 MOBA originally built for touchscreens, featuring fast fights, distinct heroes, and the goal of destroying the enemy Vain crystal.
94 %
Competing against other players
A mobile-friendly 5v5 MOBA where teams of hero characters fight over lanes, jungle and towers in short real-time matches. Teamwork and hero choice decide who wins.
93 % free
Competing against other players
Smite is a third-person MOBA where you play as gods from various mythologies in 5v5 matches. WASD movement and aimed abilities make combat feel more like an action game than a classic top-down MOBA.
91 %
Competing against other players
Blizzard's streamlined MOBA throws heroes from Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo and Overwatch into 5v5 brawls. Shared team XP, varied maps with unique objectives and shorter matches put the emphasis on teamwork over item builds.
90 % free
Competing against other players
Strife is a MOBA where two teams of unique heroes fight to destroy the enemy base's central structure. The focus is on team fights, hero abilities and lane tactics.
90 % free
Competing against other players
A fast team arena brawler where short 2v2 and 3v3 rounds come down to skillshots, dodging and team combos. It offers MOBA-style fights without farming or lanes, stripped down to pure skill duels.
89 %
Deep systems to master
Valve's team-based multiplayer game blends a third-person shooter with MOBA elements: two teams of unique heroes fight over lanes and objectives, buying items and powering up their character during each match.
