Top 10 Games Like Dota 2 in 2026
Dota 2 is one of the most played games on Steam right now: 518,342 people were in game on October 18, 2026 (#2 by concurrent players). If you like its mix of Free to Play, MOBA, and Multiplayer, these 10 games come closest by Steam user tags. Each pick has at least 1,000 reviews and 70% or more positive.
- Free to Play
- MOBA
- Multiplayer
- Strategy
- eSports
- Team-Based
- Competitive
- Action
Best Dota 2 alternatives
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1. Battlerite
2017 · 84% positive of 59,427 reviews · Free to play
In common with Dota 2: MOBA, eSports, Team-Based, Competitive
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2. SMITE
2015 · 78% positive of 119,898 reviews · Free to play
In common with Dota 2: MOBA, Team-Based, Competitive, PvP
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3. Arena of Kings
2021 · 74% positive of 1,656 reviews · Free to play
In common with Dota 2: MOBA, eSports, Team-Based, Competitive
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4. Bloodline Champions
2011 · 85% positive of 1,739 reviews · Free to play
In common with Dota 2: MOBA, Competitive, PvP, Free to Play
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5. Predecessor
2024 · 71% positive of 17,836 reviews · Free to play
In common with Dota 2: MOBA, eSports, Team-Based, Competitive
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6. Awesomenauts
2012 · 84% positive of 11,821 reviews · $7.99
In common with Dota 2: MOBA, Online Co-Op, Free to Play, Co-op
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7. Eternal Return
2023 · 76% positive of 69,415 reviews · Free to play
In common with Dota 2: MOBA, eSports, PvP, Free to Play
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8. Art of War: Red Tides
2016 · 79% positive of 6,957 reviews · Free to play
In common with Dota 2: MOBA, RTS, PvP, Free to Play
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9. AirMech
2018 · 84% positive of 10,882 reviews · Free to play
In common with Dota 2: MOBA, RTS, PvP, Online Co-Op
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10. Rise of Legions
2019 · 82% positive of 1,620 reviews · Free to play
In common with Dota 2: MOBA, Tower Defense, RTS, PvP
FAQ
What is the best game like Dota 2?
Battlerite is the closest match: it shares MOBA, eSports, Team-Based, and Competitive with Dota 2 and has 84% positive reviews out of 59,427.
Are there free games like Dota 2?
Yes: Battlerite, SMITE, Arena of Kings, Bloodline Champions, Predecessor, Eternal Return, Art of War: Red Tides, AirMech, and Rise of Legions are free to play.
How were these games picked?
We compare the Steam user tags of Dota 2 with every Steam game that has at least 1,000 reviews and 70% or more positive, giving more weight to its most-voted and rarest tags. At most two games of one series make the list. The list was built on October 18, 2026.