10.Dota Underlords
Dota 2started off as a mod, andDota Underlordscame from the same beginning. The “auto chess” style of game has taken the gaming world by storm, andDota Underlordshas been a game at the forefront of all the excitement.
If you like your PVP gameplay a little slower and more tactical,Underlordsis the perfect game for you.
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9.Teamfight Tactics
The other game that’s making waves in the auto chess scene is Teamfight Tactics. WhileDota Underlordsis a spinoff ofDota 2,Teamfight Tacticsis built offLeague of Legends.
Really, choosing between the two is just a matter of preference between some of the nuanced mechanical differences and whether you prefer theLOLorDota 2universe.
8.Destiny 2
After multiple years and iterations as a game that costs money, Bungie finally decided to switch things up and makeDestiny 2F2P. Well, at least some of it.
You won’t get the latest expansion packs as part ofDestiny 2: New Light, but you’ll still get hundreds of hours of gameplay and near-infinite replay value fromDestiny 2’s deep multiplayer mode called The Crucible.
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7.Paladins
The easiest way to describePaladinsis to say that it’s a lot likeOverwatch, but it’s free-to-play. It features a very similar style of fast-paced shooting with a huge variety of characters that each play differently from the others.
There are tons of customization options available that’ll let players tweak the game to suit their playstyle, so you’ll have a hard time getting bored with thisPaladins.
6.Starcraft 2
Starcraft 2is easily one of the best RTS games ever created, and the fact that Blizzard has made the bulk of the game free-to-play is truly exciting.
You won’t get all of the content in the game, but there’s more than enough PVP content available to keep you busy for a long time.
Obviously, there are tons of savage players out there sinceStarcraft 2is a fairly old game, but don’t let that detur you! There’s still plenty of fun to be had.
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5.Fortnite
It’s hard to find a bigger game thanFortniteright now. Everyone from children playing their very first video game to competitive esports athletes fly down to shoot and build their way to a “Victory Royale” in the beloved game.
Love it or hate it, there’s a reason Fortnite is so massive, and you have to respect what Epic Games managed to accomplish.
4.Apex Legends
In the battle of F2P battle royale games,Apex LegendsandFortniteare the two big dogs in the fight, and personally, I find the gameplay, setting, and feel ofApex Legendsto be a little better thanFortnite.
Respawn managed to harness much of the same incredible feel asTitanfall, but it did with huge groups of players all trying to be the last one standing.
3.Counter-Strike 2
When it comes to competitive, old-school first-person shooters, it’s almost impossible to find one better thanCounter-Strike 2(previouslyCounter-Strike: Global Offensive).
It’s as hardcore as it gets in terms of skilled players battling it out, and getting into the game is no easy task. But once you learn the mechanics and get a feel for the aiming, you’ll be hooked.
2.League of Legends
League of Legendshas remained one of the most popular video games across all platforms for a long time, and this isn’t a coincidence. Riot Games is constantly iterating and balancing its MOBA masterpiece to create an experience that’s hard to rival.
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1.Dota 2
Choosing betweenDota 2andLeague of Legendsis like deciding whether you want to support one of two rival sports teams.
Leagueplayers andDota 2players both think they’re playing the superior game, and it’s hard to pick one. Personally, I give a slight edge toDota 2just because I enjoy the pace of the game a bit more, but it’s really close to being a tie.
If you’re interested in trying a MOBA for the first time, play them both (one-at-a-time to avoid confusing yourself) and see which one tickles your fancy.
