Games Like Dota 2 (Series) Similar MOBA & RTS Games like Dota 2 (Series)

Dota 2 is described as 'Multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) video game developed and published by Valve Corporation. The game is a sequel to Defense of the Ancients (DotA)' and is a popular MOBA game in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to Dota 2 for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Windows, Android, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best Dota 2 alternative is League of Legends, which is free. Other Dota 2 like games are Mobile Legends: Bang bang, Smite, Heroes of the Storm and Onmyoji Arena.

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  1. Experience an engaging MOBA with real-time strategy as you select from over 100 champions in 3v3 or 5v5 matches, aiming to destroy your opponent's Nexus. Coordinate with your team, destroy turrets to advance, and gain experience. Play on Windows or Mac; Linux via Wine.

    14 League of Legends alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • iPhone
    • Xbox
    • Epic Games Store
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  2. Choose your favorite heroes and build the perfect team with your comrades-in-arms! 10-second matchmaking, 10-minute battles. Laning, jungling, tower rushing, team battles, all the fun of PC MOBAs and action games in the palm of your hand!

    15 Mobile Legends: Bang bang alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  3. Smite icon
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    SMITE is an online battleground between gods. Players choose from a selection of gods, join session-based arena combat and use custom powers and team tactics against other players and minions. SMITE is inspired by Defense of the Ancients (DotA) but instead of being above the...

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Epic Games Store
    • Steam
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  4. Heroes of the Storm is a F2P multiplayer online battle arena video game developed by Blizzard Entertainment for Microsoft Windows and OS X.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Wine
    • Lutris
    • Battle.net App
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  5. Onmyoji Arena is a 5v5 moba game based on the hit Onmyoji series from Netease.

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  6. Prime World icon
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    Prime World – more than a MOBA. A unique universe combines fierce session battles with the development of your own castle. Gather a collection of exclusive talents and create an army of unbeatable heroes.

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  7. Vainglory icon
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    Vainglory is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) video game by Super Evil Megacorp for iOS and Android. Designed for mobile platforms, it is a simplified version of the PC-based genre wherein two opposing teams of three players.

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    • Android
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    • iPad
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  8. Call on your teammates to join you in the jungle! Crush your enemies in classic 5v5 combat in real time! Draw first blood, carry your team, and become legendary in the arena!

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    • Freemium
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  9. Challenge opponents with a deadly fusion of Masters in competitive PvP battlegrounds or team up to achieve victory in PvE dungeon runs.

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    • Freemium
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    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
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  10. Yenemy icon
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    Yenemy is a new free browser multiplayer top-down view PvP hardcore survival IO game. The game features exploring, gathering resources, crafting, building a shelter and protecting fellow clanmates from other players.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. Honor of Kings International Edition, developed by Tencent Timi Studio and published by Level Infinite, is the world's most popular mobile MOBA game. Dive into the classic MOBA excitement with 5V5 hero's gorge, fair matchups; numerous battle modes and a vast selection of...

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    • Freemium
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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  12. Panzar icon
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    Panzar is a free-to-play, team-based, online action game, with spectacular CryEngine3 powered graphics. Claim your destiny at Panzar.com!

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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