5 MOBA games like League of Legends to play in 2024

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League of Legends has dominated the Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) genre for over a decade. The game perfectly blends teamwork and strategy, which has helped it grab the top spot in the MOBA category of titles. However, other games have arrived on the scene that are trying to redefine the category.

These new MOBAs have brought their unique twists to add new complexity to the genre and compete with League of Legends for the top spot. If you are a player looking for a similar experience to League of Legends in 2024, here are five MOBA video games you can try.

Note: This article solely reflects the writer's opinions and is not ranked in any order. The entries are arranged in no particular order.


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These MOBA games are similar to League of Legends to play in 2024

1) Dota 2

Dota 2 is free-to-play (Image via Valve)
Dota 2 is free-to-play (Image via Valve)

Dota 2 has earned its name and place in the genre, being as popular as League of Legends because of its complex gameplay mechanics and roster. The game boasts a huge array of playable characters, where every hero possesses unique abilities and requires mastering all available strategies.

The game also hosts various esports competitions and launches updates to include new weapons and heroes. Like League of Legends, Dota 2 also features 5v5 gameplay and a huge range of heroes to choose from, each character having unique abilities.


2) Heroes of the Storm

Heroes of the Storm is a popular MOBA (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Heroes of the Storm is a popular MOBA (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Heroes of the Storm brings a unique twist to the genre by including characters from various franchises owned by Blizzard Entertainment, such as Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo. Its gameplay is easily accessible to players, as each match is short and requires team efforts instead of individual performance. This means you don't need any over-the-top strategies to win matches.

Every match offers the player a new location with various objectives to complete, adding a dynamic challenge to the gameplay loop. The heavy emphasis on teamwork ensures that players don't get discouraged by their performance, allowing them to enjoy co-op gameplay instead. Like League of Legends, Heroes of the Storm focuses on teamwork and a hero-based combat system.


3) Smite

Smite is a free-to-play MOBA that focuses on strategic gameplay (Image via Hi-Rez Studios)
Smite is a free-to-play MOBA that focuses on strategic gameplay (Image via Hi-Rez Studios)

Smite brings a significant change to the genre by changing the perspective from a top-down camera to a third person. This allows players to feel more involved in the action, with the camera right behind the character. You will step into the shoes of various mythological characters from different pantheons, which makes for a flavourful and appealing roster.

Thankfully, the game is very well optimized for consoles, allowing players a similar experience whether they choose to play on PCs or gaming systems. Like League of Legends, Smite features 5v5 battles and role diversity, thanks to its inclusion of characters from different pantheons.


4) Arena of Valor

Arena of Valor is another popular MOBA on mobile devices (Image via Garena)
Arena of Valor is another popular MOBA on mobile devices (Image via Garena)

Arena of Valor is a MOBA game available on mobile devices. It tries to provide a similar experience to League of Legends on the go, which is why it is known as Asia's most popular MOBA title. It features a user-friendly interface and easy-to-learn controls, that make the game easily accessible on mobile devices.

Since it's for a handheld device, the matches here are generally short, lasting around 10 minutes. Arena of Valor is similar to League of Legends as it also focuses on team strategy mechanics, a champion roster with powerful abilities, and a thriving competitive community.


5) Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon UNITE is available on Nintendo Switch (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Pokémon UNITE is available on Nintendo Switch (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Pokémon UNITE brings a unique take to the franchise by blending well-known Pokemon with the MOBA strategic gameplay. The game focuses on team-based combat, allowing players to formulate their strategies before and during battles. Like Arena of Valor, Pokémon UNITE is also available on Android and iOS devices alongside Nintendo Switch.

The game doesn't function with your usual towers and bases, as the title instead features a scoring system where players need to accumulate points for their teams. Pokémon UNITE is similar to League of Legends as it too features 5v5 battles, a diverse roster of Pokemon, and strategic gameplay.

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