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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.
What defines Dota 2:
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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.
99 %
Best match
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.
97 %
Challenging difficulty
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.
97 % 29.99 €
Challenging difficulty
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 % 24.50 €
Fantasy setting
A co-op online dungeon crawler distilled from MMO Mythic+ runs: groups of four with tank, healer and damage roles race through endlessly scaling dungeons where coordination and class mastery decide success.
94 % free
Fantasy setting
A team-based PvPvE extraction game with MOBA-style top-down combat: you hunt for valuable loot, clash with rival teams, and must escape in time or lose everything.
94 %
Tactical depth
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.
94 % free
Co-op or multiplayer
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.
93 % free
Co-op or multiplayer
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.
93 %
Co-op or multiplayer
A competitive 3v3 MOBA originally built for touchscreens, featuring fast fights, distinct heroes, and the goal of destroying the enemy Vain crystal.
92 %
Fantasy setting
The original game of the series: you hunt huge monsters in large areas, learn their attack patterns and craft better weapons and armor from their parts. The heavy, deliberate combat loop shines most when played online with friends.